By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has received notice the Minister of Jobs and Families has approved its request for a ratification vote to take place on the company’s final offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, using her … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Jehovah Witnesses across the province including many from Espanola are gathering in Sault Ste. Marie this weekend. Ian Russell, a local spokesperson says up to 2,000 people will attend the three-day gathering at the GFL Arena … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Three people have been arrested and multiple stolen electronics recovered following two search warrants by the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service on Wednesday.  Police chief Ron Gignac says the warrants were part of an ongoing investigation into … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Under municipal bylaw, if a company will be making noise during the hours the Noise Bylaw is in effect, they must ask for an exception under the statute. To that end, Special Projects Manager Joel Yusko … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Over 200 seniors were served by members of council or municipal staff at this year’s luncheon in Espanola. The Town of Espanola hosted the annual Senior’s Appreciation Day and Luncheon at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Over 100 Espanola High School Grade Nine students attended seminars yesterday morning with local business and career leaders from the area. Deborah De Melo, the Coordinator for the provincial Gateway to the Trades Program, says the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin OPP will welcome officers and supporters of the annual Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics Ontario today. Constable Berkley Parisien says the run will be held today starting out from the Mindemoya School … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has approved a staff recommendation to set a building permit fee of 1.1 percent of the project value, for large projects not specifically covered by the city’s existing fee schedule. Chief Building Official … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Lynn Halliday, who just retired after a long career as a pharmacist in Espanola, is focusing her retirement on writing books and travelling adventures.To that end, she has just completed her fifth children’s book, which is a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Cancer Society needs drivers for its Wheels of Hope program.Society spokesperson, Mark Kahan, says the society offers free driving services for those who have to travel for treatment, but they need drivers including the Espanola, … Continue reading →