By Rosalind Russell – A new Five-Year Strategic Plan has been given the green light for the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board. According to the release, the plan reflects an ongoing commitment to address the evolving needs in the district especially … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell BMI Group, a company specializing in industrial site revitalization and sustainable development, has completed its purchase of the former Domtar Espanola Pulp and Paper Mill. Paul Veldman, CEO of BMI, says the site will operate as Bioveld North … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell Electoral officer, Cynthia Beam, says election day will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 9 am until 8 pm.There are advanced polls for off reserve member – the first at the Radisson Hotel in Sudbury on … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Doing the Happy Dance … Why is everybody so happy? After all it’s just a big red storage shed! But it is a lot more than that. Grant Lewis, the Espanola Lions Club spokesperson, says gathered … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Chelsea Solomon is the new Grief & Bereavement Program Coordinator for the Espanola, Manitoulin Island and North Shore Corridor under the guidance of the Victorian Order of Nurses branch headquartered in Espanola. Officials say with her guidance, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The grand opening of the new Cornerstone Homes was held in Espanola last Friday (October 17th).Brian Saunderson, the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing says the investment is helping strengthen the community … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Any band member of Serpent River First Nation has until six pm this evening to have their nomination in place for the election of Chief and Council.Electoral Officer Scott Jacobs says so far there are two … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon has appointed Marc Bédard as Director of Facility Services. Board chair Tom Michaud, says Bedard is recognized for his specialized training and expertise in infrastructure management, and will assume his new role … Continue reading →

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – An injured person was located on Highway 6, resulting in a road closure while police conducted an investigation. On Thursday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell -Politicos and staff were on hand this morning for the grand official opening of the new apartment building, Cornerstone Homes, this morning. The Ontario government is supporting vulnerable people experiencing chronic homelessness in Espanola by investing $3,438,320 … Continue reading →