By Rosalind Russell – The family and supporters of a missing Manitoulin Island woman are asking the public for help in a search that will take place this weekend.Juanita Migwans of M’Chigeeng has been missing since late last fall.Despite a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Victims and Survivors of Crime Week is next week and there is an opportunity to attend flag lowering, proclamations and a conference in our local area.Amy Collins, the executive director of Manitoulin/North Shore Victim Services says … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is warning of a rise in drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions to substances in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts.According to the release, the cause of the increase is unknown.  The … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre and its foundation have both unveiled new five-year strategic plans. Officials say the plans were developed through consultation with staff, stakeholders, patients, and community members and outline priorities and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has appointed Carl Dussault as Director of Education and Secretary of the Board. Board chair Francine Vaillancourt says Dussault has 25 years of experience in education, including several years in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake will be hosting a simulated emergency scenario. Officials say it’s happening next Tuesday (May 13), and stakeholders will host the simulation from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. as a training opportunity … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers expect to hear from Prime Minister Mark Carney today, following his meeting yesterday with U-S President Donald Trump.  Carney says the session went well, calling it “constructive” and “wide-ranging.”  He added … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Schools will mark Education Week with various activities including registration for kindergarten, a focus on academics, extra-curricular activities and sportsDirector of Education Bruce Bourget says they opened up their slate of activities yesterday with Music Monday.AB … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – More than 250 municipal leaders from across the north are in North Bay this week (May 5-7) for the annual Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities conference (FONOM).Officials say this year’s theme is “The Next 100 Years” and … Continue reading →