By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers is hosting a series of open houses focusing on Age Friendly and Accessible Planning.  Officials say they will be held next week in Massey, Walford and Webbwood where attendees can share their … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Registration is open for the TD Reading Program Libraries in Espanola, Webbwood, Massey and others across the North Shore corridor and Manitoulin Island are taking registrations this week for the summer TD Reading Program geared to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Noojmowin Teg will be heading up the Solstice and Indigenous Peoples Day  in Espanola on Saturday (June 21).  Crystal Clark-McGregor with the health centre says the day will include a formal welcome followed by several workshops … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Special Olympians from Manitoulin Island are heading to the provincial games.  Supporter Roslyn Taylor says the 2025 Provincial Summer Games, presented by the Wayne Gretzky Foundation, are set to be hosted in Brantford from July 10-13. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The 6th Annual Mindemoya Youth Softball Tournament kicks off tomorrow (Thursday) night at 5:30 PM at the ballfields behind the Mindemoya Hall.  Organizer Greg Lockyer says there is a full roster of 40 teams in different … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board will be implementing a number of recommendations to compensate for the loss of 70 educational assistants next school year.Education superintendent Franca Spadafora says until recently, funding from Indigenous Services Canada – … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay has been undertaking a revitalization of its downtown, which includes the marina, and to that end, the town has implemented no fishing zones in the area.The Town of Gore Bay is the owner of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – One person is dead following a fire in Blind River.On Sunday (June 15) around 1:00 a.m., the OPP and fire department responded to the Queen Street structure fire.The OPP says the identity of the deceased has not … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Saint Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake is currently recruiting new board members.According to the release, the board is looking for trustees from throughout its jurisdiction, which includes the city, as well as the Sheddan District, the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – From museums and railroads to national parks, the federal government is making it easier for families to plan a Canadian summer vacation.  The Canada Strong Pass will offer free admission for all visitors to national historic … Continue reading →