By Rosalind Russell – All school buses in the City of Greater Sudbury are suspended due to road conditions following the major storm last week. However, all school buses are running in Espanola, Massey, and across the Manitoulin and Algoma … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island volunteer firefighters association will be outfitted with new gear this year. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg met with Northeastern Manitoulin & The Islands Fire Chief Dwayne Deschamps last week to present a Fire Protection … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola business is taking part in a fundraising campaign for Easter Seals. Easter Seals Program Manager for the local area, Carmen Bazinet, says the annual #UnstoppABLE® campaign (formerly the Paper Egg Campaign) is one of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg was on Manitoulin Island this week announcing major funding for three key projects. He met with Northeastern Manitoulin and the Island Mayor Al McNevin to present an over $1.5M cheque ($1,535,463) to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Fans of the Elliot Lake Vikings are coming together to welcome back the team this fall. Team president, Jef Jarmovitch says the return of the team represents more than just the return of Junior A hockey … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – BMI Group, the owners of the former Domtar pulp and paper mill in Espanola, has partnered with another company to prepare for conversion as a biorefinery. BMI Group CEO Paul Veidman says BMI’s Bioveld North project … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario’s new career coaching initiative is returning to Espanola soon, so the hosts are looking for individuals and businesses to participate.  Aisha Hussein, one of the hosts who travels to high schools throughout Ontario, says the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Anglers and Hunters Conservation Association AGM is just around the corner. According to the release, the association is hosting its AGM on March 26th with a focus on the local hatcheries, review of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – While some just want the snow to go away, snowmobile enthusiasts are hoping it sticks around until at least the first week of April. Mount Dufour organizers are hosting the 2026 Mount Dufour Hill Climb on … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The main reception for the Espanola Family Health Team is being renovated, but services are still available.  Officials say the front reception space is temporarily relocated to the left of the main entrance and there is … Continue reading →