By Rosalind Russell – Homelessness is disproportionately affecting the North, according to a new report by the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario, which shows that four of the top ten areas with the highest rates of homelessness are located in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award is given annually to Indigenous Junior (12 years old and younger) and Senior (13 to 18 years old) students for their creative writing talent in three geographic categories: … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board is kicking off another school year of environmental challenges with EcoStart. According to CEO Bruce Bourget, staff and students in Rainbow Schools will create or renew their school’s EcoCode – an environmental … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink today as the Rainbow District School Board marks the start of the school year with a focus on safe schools.  Board chair David Farrow says wearing pink … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Fifth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon, hosted by The Moose 99.3 – CJJM, is being held today at its Espanola studio. The radiothon raises funds for the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer, including … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received reports of intermittent 9-1-1 outages across the province. Members of the public requiring emergency police response are urged to call the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122, which remains fully … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government has named a construction manager for the Little Current Swing Bridge replacement project. The new bridge will replace the existing bridge on Highway 6 connecting Manitoulin Island to the mainland, providing reliable, year-round … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola woman, Kristin Pichoskie, the founder of the group, Oaks Tree of Love, says it is important to acknowledge lost pregnancies and newborns. Pichoskie says the campaign was named in memory of her son, Oak … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council heard the ice is in and Rogers Arena reconstruction is nearly complete. Chris Perry of Perry & Perry Architects Limited, the lead on the project, told council last night that ice-making continues and, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Council has approved the demolition of the Rio Den Arena, an enclosed ice surface that has structural problems. Last night, council approved the demolition of the Rio Den Arena except for the rink pad … Continue reading →