By Rosalind Russell – Espanola is in good financial shape according to an auditor’s report based on the 2025 financial statements released on Tuesday. Municipalities in Ontario must prepare audited financial statements to ensure transparency and accountability in financial management. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – When a water main breaks in winter, it can be much harder to repair because of the frozen ground, according to Espanola Public Works Superintendent Dave Parker. Parker asked council for their approval to spend just … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Last Saturday, over 5,500 people joined at 60 locations across the country, including Elliot Lake, to celebrate parkrun in Canada, marking ten years of free, weekly 5K events that bring together walkers, runners and volunteers. Euan … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Douglas Gervais formally proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month at council’s regular meeting last night. The municipality will also be hosting a flag-raising of the Northern Ontario Families of Children With Cancer flag … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It’s a special day in Billings Township on Manitoulin Island today with the local fire department celebrating its 50th anniversary. Safety Officer Captain Bill Orford says the celebration, including speeches, barbecue and various presentations, will take … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is supporting Ottawa’s decision to stand firm in defence of Canadian industries, workers, communities, and national sovereignty. This follows the suspension of trade talks with the United States late Friday. … Continue reading →

The Sudbury & District Kennel Club Inc. would like to announce that they will be hosting 3 days of Championship Dog Shows on Friday to Sunday on September 18, 19 & 20th, 2026 at the Toe Blake Arena in Coniston, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – There has been a bit of a traffic snarl due to a washout on the Spanish River Bridge in Espanola. On Saturday, torrential rain washed out a small section of the bridge support on the south … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A search party if being formed for a Massey man who has been missing for over a week. Shane Delisle says they are asking for volunteers to come out and assist in the search for Ryan … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ice making will begin tomorrow morning at Elliot Lake’s Rogers Arena, with blades going on the ice September 1st, according to lead architect Chris Perry of Perry and Perry Architects. Perry informed council last night that … Continue reading →