By Grant Lewis – It is mid summer and while most of us are pursuing summer activities, there are many dedicated volunteers getting ready for winter!! These would be members of the Espanola Snowmobile Club who are brushing trails, clearing … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin OPP was on the scene of a serious collision on Highway 6 near Goat Island Road in the Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Township last night. On Monday night at approximately 6:15 p.m., the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College Espanola is offering a free one-week Intro to Welding Course next month.The hands-on course is designed for beginners covering welding safety, techniques and tools.No experience is necessary, but interested persons have to register.The program … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is leading a proposal that would upgrade Highways 11 and 17 to the 2+1 model.  FONOM says the first phase of the project would see Highway 11 be expanded from … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – More than 53-thousand Canadian Union of Postal Workers have begun voting on Canada Post’s final contract offer.  The notice of vote was issued last week by the Canada Industrial Relations Board.  The offer includes over 13% … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province has come through with funding for the Town of Espanola to replace the refrigeration system at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. It’s part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.Officials say … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Residents voiced their discontent at the lack of response to the trucking niobium tailings into the site of a former uranium mine, Agnew Lake, by the upper governments and related agencies at a public meeting last … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The newest hiking trail opened in Gore Bay earlier this month.Mayor Ron Lane says he attended the official opening, which is an extension to the Lodge Trail. He adds in partnership with the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, which … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing over $375,00 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to renovate the Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank and support the City of Elliot Lake’s development of the Fox Drive Industrial Park. NOHFC … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – TODAY, Friday, July 18, Ontario Parks is celebrating Healthy Parks Healthy People Day with free day use across the province At Chutes, they are inviting you to slow down and join them for a Mindful Hike … Continue reading →