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Manitoulin Transport founder and Order of Canada recipient passes away
By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay’s Douglas Smith has passed away. Smith bought a small trucking company back in 1960, which he renamed Manitoulin Transport and grew it into one of the largest and most respected freight companies in Canada. … Continue reading
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Sudbury teen publishes global book featuring 100 youth Ideas from more than 25 countries
By Rosalind Russell – A 17-year-old teen from Greater Sudbury has written a book sharing new ideas from young people around the world. Josiah Pinheiro, the founder of Global100Ideas, has released his first edition of 100 Ideas for the Future, … Continue reading
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It’s the long weekend and the OPP will be watching
By Rosalind Russell – The OPP says the Civic Holiday long weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the summer, and they’re set to patrol area highways and waterways. Provincial police say they’ll focus on education and enforcement … Continue reading
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Elementary teacher negotiators at an impasse
By Rosalind Russell – The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario says it’s at an impasse with the province on negotiating a central agreement. In an update on social media, union president David Mastin says they couldn’t agree on scope … Continue reading
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Data breaches cost millions
By Rosalind Russell – Canadian organizations are paying a record $7.1 million, on average, per data breach. That’s according to the 2026 I-B-M Cost of a Data Breach Report. Officials say it’s the highest level recorded since the study began. … Continue reading
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Providence Bay Fair featuring top notch entertainment and family activities
By Rosalind Russell – Providence Bay will be abuzz with activity late in August for its 142nd running of THE Providence Bay Agricultural Fair. In 1884, the people of the community gathered to show off their prize fancy work, home … Continue reading
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Kenjgewin Teg offering another new program focused on trades
By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg is offering another new program, this time focusing on trades. According to the release, the Manitoulin Island-based campus is offering TradeStart – Trades Foundations Pathways, which is a tuition-free, 28-week program. The program is … Continue reading
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Third Annual Back-To-School Campaign underway in Espanola and the North Shore
By Rosalind Russell – The school bell rings in just over a month and the Retail Council of Canada and Caddle are studying trends on the $4.5 billion Canadian ‘Back-To-School’ market. They say average household spending ranges from $600 to … Continue reading
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