Issued: Monday, August 31, 2026 Public Health Sudbury & Districts has received confirmation that an American Crow in the Espanola area has tested positive for West Nile virus. The last infected bird reported was in 2025. “The last person confirmed to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Agricultural Society Ambassador for 2026 is focusing on a career in veterinary medicine.  Seventeen-year-old Jasmina Capan, a graduate of Espanola High School, is off to veterinary school this September with a crown in hand, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $277 million in the second quarter of 2026, as labour stability supported customer confidence and an early-stage recovery of the Parcels business. According to the release, the second-quarter loss … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The regulator for nurses in Ontario says the latest stats show continued growth in nursing supply. The College of Nurses of Ontario says 197,000 nurses renewed their registration this year, representing a net gain of about … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The future of Northern Ontario’s highways was one point of discussion this week between the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and the province.   Ontario’s Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, Kevin Holland, was in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – 120 years and counting for the Massey Agricultural Fair that gets underway today. In the fall of 1907, a few “community-minded individuals felt the need to encourage good farming principles by displaying their crops and goods … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is expressing concern after RYAM  announced a temporary shutdown at its industrial complex in Temiscaming. The company says the economic shutdown takes effect Sept. 15 and is due to the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Uber has officially launched rideshare service across our region. It means residents and visitors can request a ride through the Uber app for the first time The service launched earlier this week, with officials saying they’re … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada’s finance department has updated its list of counter-tariffs set to take effect on Sept. 8. American seafood and fish products are no longer on it. Ottawa says they’re continually working with Canadian industries to assess … Continue reading →