QUEEN’S PARK – Today during Question Period in the legislature, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha pressed the Premier on the financial pressures facing public hospitals in the North. Following a worrying report by Ontario’s Auditor General in the fall and a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Service Canada is no longer located in the south end of town. After over 20 years in the south end, the federal agency has moved to a more modern location at the intersection of Highway … Continue reading →

   By Rosalind Russell – Sudbury is mourning the loss of another city councillor.  Officials have released a statement stating Ward 3 Councillor Gerry Montpellier has died.  No cause of death was released. His death occurred on the same day … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – Valentines Day was this year was a great day for nine community organizations. Thanks to the support of the community, Espanola Lions Catch the Ace was able to donate funds to the following: Massey Museum $1,000, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Community Living organizations are petitioning the provincial government for more funding for people with developmental disabilities including Espanola and Algoma. The two are joining their peers in asking people to sign the #5toSurvive petition to increase … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An author is looking for your photos and stories to share in a commemorative book to mark the 50th anniversary of the MS Chi-Cheemaun. The ferry has run from May to October annually since its maiden … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Two large health units will not be merging. Yesterday afternoon, the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts met to consider and vote on a motion to merge with Algoma Public Health.   According to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police has welcomed a Victim Specialist at the Elliot Lake detachment. Constable Phil Young says the OPP Victim-Centred Approach Team, commonly called VCAT, aims to implement the building blocks of the … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – Any guesses where this picture was taken? No…….in the garage at The Manor in Little Current and yes that is indeed a bed. A new one in fact; one of 23 brand new beds being assembled … Continue reading →