By Rosalind Russell – Harvest Kitchen in Elliot Lake offers pay-what-you-can meals to those in need in the city, but a recent theft will make that difficult. The organization experienced a theft on Tuesday and officials say it makes it … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Up to 40 local businesses in Elliot Lake will be taking part in a business showcase this weekend. According to the release, the businesses will be coming together for the Elliot Lake Local Business Showcase at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval to a quote for the Squashing Out Gender Inequality Project. Manager of Community and Recreation Bailey Bouwmeester says the town was successful in securing funding for $96,500 to update the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University faculty members will be in a legal strike position on January 19. According to the release, back in December, the university issued a no board report to the Laurentian University Faculty Association when bargaining … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – He always planned to be a doctor, even in his home country of Nigeria, and is thrilled to be setting up a practice on Manitoulin Island. Dr. Akintayo Akindele, who prefers Dr. Akin, is a family … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – New data confirms homelessness in Northern Ontario Is accelerating faster than systems and communities can sustain. Mayor of Sables-Spanish Rivers and Chair of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board, Kevin Burke says it is no surprise. He … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Members of the 75th Anniversary Espanola High School Committee have solidified plans for the gathering this coming July. Co-chair Richard Foucault says Friday night, July 3rd will be a wine and cheese night adding the reunion … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Community of Care Mental Health and Substance Use Committee is hosting Pop-Up Wellness Clinics at the Espanola Recreation Centre, offering accessible, informal wellness support for community members. Paola Oke, Commander of Community Paramedicine for … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A $1.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit involving Keurig K-Cup single-serve coffee pods, machines or brewing systems has been approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.  It includes everyone in Canada who purchased … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says certain No Name brand Beef Burgers from Loblaw-related stores have been recalled because of E.coli contamination. Officials say 1.36 kilo boxes of the frozen burgers with a best before date … Continue reading →