By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Public Library has launched its summer tour where visitors and residents alike can explore a bit of the town’s history. According to Simone Bevilacqua who is working on the Oral History Project, the tour … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Blind River’s Timber Village Museum celebrated Ontario Trillium Foundation funding to install creative spaces on site. Curator Ashley Young says the structures will not only protect artifacts, but create education spaces that are … Continue reading →

(SPANISH, ON)– The driver of the commercial motor vehicle charged.   On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 8:10 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the OPP, the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team, Fire Services and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island cyclist has raised thousands of dollars for the Manitoulin Health Centre. Centre CEO, President Paula Fields, says Peter Carter cycled his way to a $12,500 contribution for the Vital Visions Campaign. She says … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma District School Board approved the 2026-2027 Budget on Tuesday night. Board chair, Elaine Johnston, says the budget totals just over $209,000,000 representing a balanced and measured approach that sustains their focus on student achievement, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell –  As one of the most popular events in Elliot Lake, organizers are anticipating a large turnout once again for the Annual KidsFest to be held at the Kiwanis Park (25 Dieppe Avenue) on June 29th. Organizers … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is developing a strategy to deal with an invasive plant. According to the release, invasive Phragmites (FRAG-mighties) australis (aws-STRAY-liss), is a foreign perennial grass that has been called the worst invasive plant … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Earlier this week, Nickel Belt MPP, Frances Gelinas met with executive staff from Manitoulin Transport to acknowledge the company’s contribution to vision care. Gelinas says Manitoulin Transport, headquartered on Manitoulin Island, has had a lasting and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Blind River has officially named a long-time volunteer as its 2026 Senior of the Year. Algoma Manitoulin MPP, Bill Rosenberg, says he was delighted to attend, since the recipient of the annual award is the brother … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre in Greater Sudbury is marking another milestone tomorrow.  The centre, which provides rehabilitation services to people throughout the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts, will be celebrating the completion of their new facility. … Continue reading →