By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Community of Care Mental Health and Substance Use Committee is hosting Pop-Up Wellness Clinics at the Espanola Recreation Centre, offering accessible, informal wellness support for community members. Paola Oke, Commander of Community Paramedicine for … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A $1.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit involving Keurig K-Cup single-serve coffee pods, machines or brewing systems has been approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.  It includes everyone in Canada who purchased … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says certain No Name brand Beef Burgers from Loblaw-related stores have been recalled because of E.coli contamination. Officials say 1.36 kilo boxes of the frozen burgers with a best before date … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Members of the 75th Espanola High School Anniversary Committee will be meeting this afternoon to firm up plans for early summer. According to co-chair Richard Foucault, the town will allow the reunion to be held at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabe Spiritual Centre just south of Espanola is hosting an historic gathering this week. The centre, located on Lake Anderson, is part of a National Visitation of the sacred relics of St. Jean de Brébeuf … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Several homeowners in the Township of North Shore, most of them seniors, are upset with Canada Post and a change to their delivery, which means driving rather than local pickup. One resident from the Pronto subdivision … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Wintry weather did not stop a full house coming together last Friday at the Thessalon Curling Club for a watch party for Thessalon’s Shilo Rousseau and her attempt to attend the Olympics as a biathlon athlete. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Due to the icy road conditions, and widespread pooled water causing rapidly deteriorating road conditions, and in the interest of safety, all school related transportation services for all schools, operating in Manitoulin Island, Espanola, Massey and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board Director of Education, Bruce Bourget, says Danielle Williamson, a long-time educator has been appointed as Superintendent of Schools effective this week. He says Williamson will oversee Special Education Programs and Services in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Motorists who access the Potomac Bridge on Chiblow Lake Road in the Municipality of Huron Shores can expect some slow downs and traffic stops. The municipality is advising residents and motorists that work on the bridge … Continue reading →