By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has asked the Minister of Jobs and Families to exercise her authority to have CUPW-represented employees vote on the corporation’s final offers made in late May.According to the release, under the Canada Labour Code, the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Knights Cruisers 22nd Annual Cruise-In, which attracts between 700 to a 1,000 visitors every year, takes place tomorrow.It all takes place at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex with well over 100 vintage and modern cars, some dating … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Annual Mock Trial Competition held at the Sudbury Court House involved students from several high schools including Espanola High School.Regional Senior Justice Karen Lische of the Ontario Court of Justice says Grade 12 law students from … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A union says the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board is planning to lay off as many as 74 educational assistants funded through Jordan’s Principle at the end of the school year.  CUPE 4148 President Crystal Krauter … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The first ATV run of the season will be held in mid June with the Annual Poker ATV Run hosted by the Spanish River Snowmobile Club.  Registration is at 9:00 a.m. at the Waterfalls Lodge in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The sound of music will come alive on June 10th when Espanola High School hosts its Spring Concert. Espanola High School principal Andrea Therrien says the Junior and Senior Bands will play selections from the Northern Ontario Music … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has proclaimed June as Pride Month and will host the flag raising to kick off activities for Pride Week.  Co-coordinator Aya Dufour says the flag raising will be held at the municipal hall on … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University says four individuals, including a Manitoulin Island business leader, will receive honorary doctorate degrees during its spring convocation ceremonies next week.  Dawn Madahbee Leach of Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation on Manitoulin Island is … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Northern growth and economic stability are top of mind for the five Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors.   The group sat down with Premier Doug Ford, some cabinet ministers and leaders from Invest Ontario earlier this week. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Office of the Fire Marshal is cautioning Ontarians on the purchase and use of fire blankets as an active fire protection device in the home.Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says while fire blankets are increasingly … Continue reading →