By Rosalind Russell – Officials with Canada’s Food Price Report says food affordability will remain a major pressure point in the year ahead.   According to the release, they state the average Canadian family of four can expect to spend an extra $994 on groceries next year. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Following a two-month campaign calling on students, former students and staff, as well as the wider community, the decision has been made to go ahead with the 75th Espanola High School Reunion. The committee was pleased … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Last week, during the Affirming Sovereignty in Education event in Sudbury, the Waawaaskonenh Foundation was launched by Kenjgewin Teg marking a new chapter in supporting Indigenous learners. As part of the celebration, the Foundation’s Board of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma OPP, together with the Huron Shores Family Health Team and the Town of Blind River, is launching a Mobile Crisis Response Team serving communities across East Algoma. Inspector Tyler Sturgeon says the collaborative program … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola business owner is sporting a new look later today, thanks to a unique challenge to support the Espanola Lions Christmas Toy Drive in memory of Ms. Claus, Agnes Michon. (who repaired, bought and donated … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Spiritual Centre has housed visitors for decades in their main lodge dormitories, but the space now needs a bit of modernization. According to the release, the centre has launched a campaign to raise funds … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Fire Department will be having their annual Christmas Food Drive to raise $20,000 in support of the Elliot Lake Food Bank this week, December 6th at 10am to noon. The Elliot Lake Fire … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Northern municipal officials are meeting with federal ministers to advance nation-building priorities.   The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association are in Ottawa for the sessions.   They’re looking to the feds … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Union of Public Employees says it’s negotiated a new three-year contract with Ontario’s hospitals.   Union officials are recommending their members accept the tentative agreement electronic with ratification votes to be held on Saturday.   It … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are expressing deep concern following Algoma Steel’s announcement of 1,000 layoff notices—an immeasurable blow to workers, families, and the community of Sault … Continue reading →