This time last week, Canadians had some legitimate reasons to be concerned of a coming trade war, with the U.S. President Donald Trump threatening us with tariffs. While these tariffs would, at the last minute, be stopped for at least … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Jesuits of Canada have taken the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre, just south of Espanola, off the market. According to the release from their head office in Montreal, they have committed to working with a select group … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Baseball Association is hosting its annual general meeting soon. Items on the agenda include open executive positions, registration, start date, schedule and more. They are hoping that people who love baseball will consider … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service has taken delivery of a new Wagoneer Community Services Vehicle for the service. The vehicle has been painted in bright orange with different designs identifying the themes for missing and murdered … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – This year is the 100th anniversary of the Old Mill in Kagawong on Manitoulin Island, and the museum is looking to the public for help preparing for a commemorative display. Curator Rick Nelson says ceremonial events … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council had asked the staff to come back with a municipal budget that would save some money when it was determined the draft budget, delivered over two weeks ago, was sitting at a 5.99 percent … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Lights are now up on the highway in Spanish. It comes after years of advocating by the town to the province who have asked lights to be erected along the west entrance of town. Tt took … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is offering lifeguard courses to fill its roster for the pool. Registration is now open for the National Lifeguard Course. The prerequisites include Bronze Cross and being at least 15 years of age. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Fighting an invasive plant on Manitoulin Island is entering its 10th year. The effort is manned by volunteers and overseen by coordinator Judith Jones. She says Invasive Phragmites is a very tall grass that has been … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Skating Club is hosting their Annual Skating Carnival with the theme It Is Time. It will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 7:00pm.  The show will not only feature the club’s skaters, but will … Continue reading →