By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Special Olympians are gearing up to head to the national games being held in Calgary, Alberta, next week, February 27th to March 2nd. Six athletes and three coaches will be part of Special Olympics Ontario’s … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the serious injuries suffered by a 40-year-old man on Wednesday in Greater Sudbury. According to the release, on Wednesday morning, Greater Sudbury Police Service officers went … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police is warning the public, particularly seniors, about a suspected fraud in the Elliot Lake area involving heating or air systems. Constable Phil Young says if you receive any unsolicited communication by … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A group of community-minded Blind River volunteers have formed a committee proposing an expansion of Community Days set for July 11th to 13th. Committee spokespersons Nathalie Dubois and Sommer Francoeur met with council this week to … Continue reading →

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 →