By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation is calling on the feds to prioritize Indigenous-led initiatives, uphold commitments to reconciliation, and provide transparent, long-term support that respects Anishinabek sovereignty. This after the latest federal budget was unveiled earlier this week. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola staffer from the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre has been recognized for excellence. According to the release, Phil Smith, the manager of Diagnostic Imaging, was presented with the Gold Trillium Award at the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Lopes Limited and Coniston Industrial Park Ltd. have leased a new truck and purchased a new trailer for Rainbow District School Board to take trades education on the road. According to the release, the Think Trades … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario’s NDP vows to continue to push the government for safety improvements on Highways 11 and 17.   This after Bill 49 was defeated this week.  Along with ensuring scales and inspection sites are staffed daily … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Two Espanola business owners are being acknowledged for their business initiatives.Dan Vanier, the owner of Giant Tiger in Espanola, has won the 2025 Jean-Guy Desjardins Award, receiving recognition for his generosity, entrepreneurship and commitment at a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School is now offering free night school classes to help adult learners aged 21+ earn their secondary diploma while gaining literacy and numeracy skills.Vice-principal, Andrew Kendall, says Fall classes have started, but intake is … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A mural celebrating French heritage has been completed at a Blind River school.Julie Azzi, the principal of Ecole Saint-Joseph says the last week of October, students and staff were kept busy creating the mural in collaboration … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The sale of the Bell Mansion is now complete, with the new owner having taken possession of the historic Sudbury property on November 1st. President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University, Lynn Wells, says multiple offers were received … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Hospital Foundation and the Moose 99.3 FM – CJJM have teamed up to provide Christmas Bulbs for the public to remember loved ones this holiday season. Foundation publicist Terri Noble says the two have partnered … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It’s the 10th annual Treaty Week in Ontario and the Anishinabek Nation has launched a new book called ‘This is my Treaty’ for preschool and Kindergarten-aged learners. Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige says the book … Continue reading →