By Rosalind Russell – After nearly four years in operation, the Clinical Assessment Centres in Blind River and Thessalon, and the Oximetry Outreach Program operated by the North Shore Health Network will be closing soon. Network CEO Tim Vine says … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – With the increase in the cost of living, the results of Algoma Public Health’s 2023 Nutritious Food Basket survey may come as no surprise.  Health unit registered dietitian, Sarah Devine, says the agency carries out the … Continue reading →

  By Grant Lewis – Everyone is smiling …..but especially the lucky lady two in from the left. Mary Lou Hussak was our grand prize winner in round#2 of the Espanola  Lions Catch the Ace draw held on VALENTINE’S DAY! … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Sables-Spanish Rivers Township council has agreed to rename the Massey Area Arena in memory of a past mayor. Councillor Mike Mercieca proposed the arena be renamed in honour of the late Maurice Cazabon who was the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has extended the deadline for registration to be a part of the FoodCycler to the end of the month. Joel Yusko, manager of special projects, says there are limited units of the desktop … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Municipalities are opposing a possible amalgamation of two large health agencies. Sables-Spanish Rivers Township council is the latest that does not want to see a merger between the two health units, that would encompass the Districts … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Human Trafficking Awareness Day is just around the corner, so a victim service will be hosting a virtual presentation.  Amy Collins, the Executive Director of the Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services says a virtual presentation will take … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It is with great sorrow that the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board learned of Sudbury Councillor Michael Vagnini’s passing.   Board chair Al Zizer says Vagnini served multiple terms as both Chair and Vice Chair during his … Continue reading →

On February 7/24, Ashley Homestore donated $1750.00 to the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank. Presenting the cheque to President Susan Kryzanowski is Agnes Ansell. We appreciate their on-going support!