By Rosalind Russell – Around a dozen volunteers with North Shore Anglers and Hunters Conservation Association were hard at work this past weekend.  Association secretary Karen Stanlake says they emptied their first pond of some 40,000 fingerlings into local area … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores is inviting residents and community members to attend a Mississagi River Monitoring Committee meeting, focusing on the 2025 spring flood event and ongoing monitoring of the Mississagi River system.  Officials say … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board approved a budget of $266.4 million for the 2025-2026 school year at a Special Board Meeting held at the end of June.   According to the board, to balance the budget, $258,000 will be … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has passed its municipal budget.  In the last week of June, council approved a 6.964 per cent property tax increase for 2025.  Director of Finance and Treasurer Andrew Ault says the … Continue reading →

Espanola, ON – July 3, 2025 – Thanks to a generous donation from the Allen Family, the Espanola Nursing Home has completed renovations to its Activity Room, including the addition of a brand-new kitchen. This upgraded space will provide residents … Continue reading →

There was plenty of sunshine and smiles for Canada Day in Espanola. Northern Life Church had a wide range of activities for every age group including the popular axe throwing, and there was even free haircuts, face painting and music. … Continue reading →

Despite delays due to weather, the National Ride of Hope led by Terry Fox’s brother, made it through Massey, Espanola and Manitoulin Island this weekend. Cyclists from the North Shore joined Darrell Fox on the National Ride of Hope, which … Continue reading →

Carolyn Hein Has been awarded Senior of the year for Sable Spanish River Township. Carolyn was presented by Mayor Burke at Council Meeting June 25.   A great surprise to Carolyn but being a great supporter of many activities  this award … Continue reading →

The 2025 Massey Agricultural Society’s Fair Ambassador Competition is returning to the Massey Fair, and both males and females are invited to compete for an all-expensive paid trip to the CNE in Toronto for the Ontario Agricultural Society provincial title. … Continue reading →

A giant heartfelt thank you to Tim Hortons on another successful smile cookie campaign. This years total was the largest yet at $22 361.60 Thanks to the staff and the foodbank volunteers for a job well done! Photo Provided