By Rosalind Russell – The Jays Care Foundation has chosen Elliot Lake as one of its recipients for supportive funding for 2026. The foundation is distributing $2.6 million in infrastructure funding to 22 communities as part of the Field of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Several municipalities in the Algoma, Manitoulin, and Sudbury districts have put total fire bans in place over the last couple of days due to the hot, dry weather and the conditions in the bush. A Total … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Decoration Day will be held this weekend on Manitoulin Island. Legion members, families, and supporters will gather for the annual Decoration Day on Manitoulin Island this Sunday, June 7. There will be the laying of wreaths … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Some 200 cyclists will be on the road on Manitoulin Island this weekend. According to Manitoulin Cycling, this weekend, cyclists from across the country and overseas will be taking to the road on Highway 540 between … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Northern Ontario and rural municipal leaders are making sure transportation infrastructure in our neck of the woods remains part of the national conversation. Several groups, including the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, sat down with Federal … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The St. Joseph’s Foundation on Manitoulin Island has received $200,000 from BMO in support of the redevelopment of St. Joseph’s Lodge in Gore Bay and transportation that helps older adults on Manitoulin Island access services. Foundation … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police has named a Manitoulin Island police chief as a leader worthy of recognition. Wikwemikong Police Service Chief Ron Gignac was presented with the Leadership Award from the Ontario Association … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Spanish Fire Department were successful in putting out a structure fire on Monday. According to the release, around 1:35 pm Monday firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on Beckerton Shooting Range Rd at Grassy … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Despite a serious injury, an Espanola teen is heading to the United States on a baseball scholarship. Eighteen-year-old Braiden Paul has been playing ball since he was ten years old, and is now heading to Chesapeake … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Municipalities across the districts, including Espanola and Elliot Lake, have raised the Pride Flag in recognition of Pride Month. Both municipalities made formal proclamations and raised the flags on Monday. The Town of Espanola also painted … Continue reading →