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Where the two trails meet … a new shelter for snowmobilers’
By Rosalind Russell -Two snowmobile clubs partnered together on a unique project to make the trail system a little more user friendly. According to the release, a joint venture between the Spanish River Snowmobile Club and the Espanola & District … Continue reading
Grocery giant signs code of conduct
By Rosalind Russell -METRO confirms it has signed the Canadian Grocery Industry Code of Conduct. The company operates several grocery and pharmacy brands including METRO and Food Basics, which have stores in Blind River, Elliot Lake and on Manitoulin … Continue reading
12th Annual Moose Christmas Radiothon raises around $30,000
By Rosalind Russell – The Moose 99.3 FM – CJJM in Espanola ran a successful radiothon last Friday in support of the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre Foundation. Around $30,000 was raised, with some of those funds coming from … Continue reading
Elliot Lake Firefighters’ Door-to-Door Food Drive raises over $20,000
By Rosalind Russell -Firefighters and other volunteers in Elliot Lake went door-to-door on Friday to collect food and cash donations for the Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank. Terry Atchinson with the food bank says they raised $6,345 in donations and … Continue reading
Algoma Manor achieves three-year accreditation
By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma Manor in Thessalon has received accreditation. Director of Administrative Services, Jenny Daoust, says the manor has received accreditation for another three years. She says this accomplishment reflects the dedication, professionalism, and commitment to quality … Continue reading
New Facility will double the capacity of the local animal shelter
By Rosalind Russell – The Society for Animals in Distress in Elliot Lake has expanded its operations with the acquisition of a larger facility at 35 Perini Road, marking a major milestone in the community’s ongoing commitment to animal care. … Continue reading
12th Annual Christmas Radiothon is today
By Rosalind Russell – The 12th Annual Christmas Radiothon in support of the Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre Foundation is today, so you can drop by the Moose 99.3 FM CJJM – Espanola studio at 90 Gray Street for … Continue reading
MANITOULIN OPP INVESTIGATING REPORTED THREAT AT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a potential threat involving a local high school, which prompted a temporary lockdown. On Thursday, December 4, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers were … Continue reading
Local woman, Amy Collins, heading up Elizabeth Fry Society
By Rosalind Russell – A local area woman is now heading up an organization to assist women throughout the northeast. Amy Collins, who was the executive director of Manitoulin North Shore Victim Services, has taken on the role of executive … Continue reading
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women gathering in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Political leaders and women empowerment advocates will gather in Sudbury today to advocate against violence. Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas says she will be attending the memorial at the Sudbury Indie Cinema today in honour of … Continue reading

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