By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island municipality will be filling a vacant council seat by appointment through letters of interest.  Billings Township received word that Councillor Jim Cahill resigned his position in mid-December, but no reason for his resignation … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A former Espanola High School student who now works for the federal government in Ottawa has penned some books in her spare time and one of them is now being turned into a movie.  Amy Lea’s … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Family Health Team says a forum will focus on talking about how death is a matter of life.  Team spokesperson Jennifer Burden says a meeting focusing on advance care planning will be held early … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is fighting back against crime on Manitoulin Island by investing $300,000 in crime prevention initiatives.   That’s according to Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, who says the funds were forfeited to the province as proceeds of crime … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Economic Development Officer, Steve Antunes, says he is working on a new economic development plan that will bring in new technologies, create new partnerships and advocate for promotion and tourism of the city.   Antunes … Continue reading →

Help to reduce time officers spend searching for footage and join us in creating a safer community! (ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has implemented the CAMSafe program. CAMSafe is a program aimed at creating a database … Continue reading →

  (BLIND RIVER, ON) – On January 15, 2024, shortly after 10:30 a.m., the East Algoma OPP received a report of a missing person from Mississauga First Nation. Police were advised that 5-year-old Nakina BOYER and mother departed their residence … Continue reading →

Photos: Signage two: Members of the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre took part in a blanket exercise during Friday’s collaboration agreement signing ceremony. A blanket exercise is an interactive educational program that teaches the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has decided to fill the mayor vacancy by selecting a replacement among themselves.  The vacancy was declared last month following former mayor Chris Patrie being removed from office following a ruling by the … Continue reading →