By Rosalind Russell – The transformation of the former A.B. Ellis Public School site is one step closer to completion. According to the release, in addition to a soccer field, basketball court and parking lot, the space across from Espanola … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink next Thursday, September 11th, as the board marks the start of the school year with a focus on safe schools.  Board chair David Farrow says the board … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The East Algoma OPP Detachment will be welcoming the OPP Golden Helmets Precision Motorcycle Team next week. According to the release, the public is welcome to take in this free event that will take place in … Continue reading →

Issued: Thursday, September 4, 2025 A visible bloom of blue-green algae has been observed in Lake Apsey. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that after testing samples taken August 28, 2025 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It has taken a couple of years, but the Rainbow District School Board has finally begun the work of creating the memorial for the original AB Ellis Public School. Over the last week, there has been … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Marian Jacko has been reinstated as the President of the Little Native Hockey League. According to the release, Hockey Canada has amended its by-laws relating to conflict of interest. Since there is no longer a perceived … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg is launching its first accredited program from the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC). President Beverley Roy says the accreditation is historical since the one-year certificate emphasizes Indigenous learning and cultural teachings, and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph Hospital in Elliot Lake has welcomed a Northern Ontario School of Medicine University student for the next few months. Originally from St. Joseph Island, clerkship student Maxwell Robinson will be gaining experience during his … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A fourth person has been arrested, extradited to Canada and charged in connection with a fatal residential fire investigation in Huron Shores. East Algoma OPP says a 33-year-old man from Ottawa was arrested in Germany and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais and his council will be on hand for the official proclamation that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  The signing of the proclamation and the raising of the Northern Ontario Families of … Continue reading →