By Rosalind Russell – Nairn & Hyman Township Mayor Amy Macey and township clerk Belinda Ketchabaw say they received some positive response from Minister of Mines George Pirie at the recent ROMA conference held in Toronto in January. Macey says … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Blind River Fire Department extinguished a fire on Wednesday evening that occurred on Algoma Street in Blind River. Director of Protective Services Ryan Belair says it took about four hours to put out the blaze. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The draw is completed for the 2025 Northern Ontario Curling Association Provincial Curling Club Championships held at the Espanola Curling Club the week of March 19th to 23rd. The Espanola Men’s team plays their first game on … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Community members in Thessalon took to Highway 17 yesterday to highlight the loss of their hospital. Albert Dupuis, the co-chair of the Algoma Health Coalition, says the Thessalon Hospital provided services to people throughout the area, but the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Nairn & Hyman Township councillor has resigned after failing to have a motion for reconsideration of the findings by the Integrity Commissioner to be delayed until May. The motion was brought by Guy Despatie who … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Depending on financing and the outcome of studies, the shop that now houses vehicles and equipment at Espanola’s Public Works site could be one of the largest capital projects for the municipality in 2026. Town CAO … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A new vending machine offering free, culturally relevant books to students at Sagamok Anishinabek First Nation’s elementary school and daycare has been introduced to students. Officials say Start2Finish Canada is a national charity founded on the belief … Continue reading →