By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma District School Board approved the 2026-2027 Budget on Tuesday night. Board chair, Elaine Johnston, says the budget totals just over $209,000,000 representing a balanced and measured approach that sustains their focus on student achievement, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell –  As one of the most popular events in Elliot Lake, organizers are anticipating a large turnout once again for the Annual KidsFest to be held at the Kiwanis Park (25 Dieppe Avenue) on June 29th. Organizers … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is developing a strategy to deal with an invasive plant. According to the release, invasive Phragmites (FRAG-mighties) australis (aws-STRAY-liss), is a foreign perennial grass that has been called the worst invasive plant … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Earlier this week, Nickel Belt MPP, Frances Gelinas met with executive staff from Manitoulin Transport to acknowledge the company’s contribution to vision care. Gelinas says Manitoulin Transport, headquartered on Manitoulin Island, has had a lasting and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Blind River has officially named a long-time volunteer as its 2026 Senior of the Year. Algoma Manitoulin MPP, Bill Rosenberg, says he was delighted to attend, since the recipient of the annual award is the brother … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre in Greater Sudbury is marking another milestone tomorrow.  The centre, which provides rehabilitation services to people throughout the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts, will be celebrating the completion of their new facility. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Seventeen health sciences educators from across Northern Ontario, including a couple from Manitoulin Island, are being recognized by the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University.    The Commitment to Clinical Education Award went to physiotherapist Justin … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics gets underway in our local area today. According to the release, members of Special Olympics, the Greater Sudbury Police, and more will all take part … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is launching a new initiative in economic development and wants public input.  According to the release, working with McSweeney and Associates McSweeney, an Ontario-based consulting firm, staff is preparing a new five-year … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Sudbury East—Manitoulin—Nickel Belt MP Jim Belanger says over 100 law-abiding gun owners filled the Azilda Hall to voice their opposition to the Liberal government’s gun buyback program on Saturday night. He says the program is ineffective, … Continue reading →