By Rosalind Russell – A large contingent of runners who didn’t mind getting a little dirty, took part in the annual Mud Run at Boogie Mountain in Espanola on Sunday morning. General Manager Tom Hutchinson says around 70 people took … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has undertaken its annual fall water main swabbing program. According to Public Works, staffers began the work last night and will carrying out the work during overnight hours from nine pm to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Arts & Heritage Club is celebrating 50 years of being part of the community by taking a step, or two, back in time. According to the release, a new exhibition exploring five decades … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Sixty registered nurses and one nurse practitioner are hoping to see conciliation talks that start today lead to a new contract. According to the Ontario Nurses’ Association provincial president, Erin Arris there has been only three … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – One hundred and twenty-five quilts have been distributed so far by the Elliot Lake chapter of Quilts of Valour Canada throughout the North Shore corridor. Since its inception in 2009, Quilts of Valour Canada  has been … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A proposal for a 120,000-kilowatt solar farm in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has not been received with open arms by citizens. Claudine Bichette, a local realtor and long-time resident, presented council with an online and hard … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola satellite campus of Cambrian College is closed due to strike action. According to the release, there is no support staff available in Espanola, but since there is a part-time worker at the Little Current … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais, members of council and staff, were on hand for the raising of the NOFCC flag marking the month. Prior to the raising of the flag, Mayor Gervais signed the proclamation supporting the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The LaCloche and Manitoulin Business Assistance Corporation, known as LAMBAC, is updating its Strategic Plan and is looking for input from the wider community. Executive Director Carolyn Campbell says the initiative is aimed at shaping the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government recently released its plan to invest $89 Million to help people age safely at home by making the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care (CPLTC) program permanent. Paola Oke, Commander of the Community Paramedicine … Continue reading →