By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has met a couple of time over the last few weeks to discuss the municipal budget for 2026 and are ready to approve the final draft.   As part of these deliberations, earlier this … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Council has approved the job description and implementation of Phase 2 of the Shared Fire Administration Agreement with the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers for the hiring of a Regional Deputy Fire Chief.   The Shared … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Blind River council had an in-depth discussion about their new short-term rental accommodation licencing program before passing it into law. The town’s brick and mortar motel owners and new hotel development had asked for the program … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Now that Phase 4 of the Connecting Link Project in Espanola has been completed, Espanola council has given its approval to awarding the tender for Phase 5 to GIP Interpaving. Environmental Services & Special Projects Manager … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A small First Nation on Manitoulin Island held its election this week. Sheguiandah First Nation on Manitoulin Island held its election on Tuesday, December 9th, electing a new slate for chief and council. Pearl Waindubence was … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Granite Sport & Social Club is hosting a free Curling Open House tomorrow, (Saturday, December 13th) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Paul Noad says families, beginners, and experienced curlers alike are to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given its approval to a new Geographic Information System agreement with a innovation centre based in Sault Ste. Marie. Acting CAO, Natalie Bray says the new agreement has been reached with the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Sagamok Anishinawbek First Nation and a mining company have signed an Impact and Benefit Agreement for the Victoria mine.  According to KGHM International Limited, the agreement is the result of years of cooperation, which was initiated … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Toronto Police Service Homicide and Missing Persons Unit is asking for assistance from the public in connection to a cold case dating back to 2002. Detective Constable James Atchinson told The Moose  on July 26th, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council held its first budget meeting yesterday to look at the first draft of the operating budget.  The draft operating budget proposes an overall total of $19.8 million dollars with a 5.10% increase in taxation … Continue reading →