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North Shore Canada Day activities wide and varied
By Rosalind Russell – Canada Day will be busy along the North Shore Corridor joining with other Canadians across the country. Webbwood is hosting a parade at 11 am followed by the Party at the Park for families while Massey … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake celebrating heritage this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake is not only celebrating Canada Day but also its annual Uranium Heritage Days this weekend. The festivities kick off tonight with the annual Street Dance and continues into Saturday with various family activities including … Continue reading
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Environmental contributions given platinum status
By Rosalind Russell – Two Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools recently received the EcoSchools Canada certification for the 2023-2024 school year. Education director, Paul Henry says École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola and École secondaire catholique Champlain in Chelmsford were … Continue reading
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Harvest Algoma Awarded Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation
By Rosalind Russell – As part of The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program, Harvest Algoma was selected to receive a $5,400 grant in feeding those in need in the Algoma District. As a key player in reducing food waste and … Continue reading
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New regional medical van unveiled
By Rosalind Russell – Local politicians and staffers were on hand for the unveiling of the new LaCloche Care Van in Espanola yesterday afternoon. Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais, Nairn & Hyman Township Mayor Amy Macey and Sables-Spanish Rivers Township’s Kevin … Continue reading
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Community Living Espanola hosting a walk
By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Espanola is hosting a walk today as part of the ParticipACTION Challenge. The month-long challenge is winding down across the country with Espanola in 16th place in Canada. The public is invited to join … Continue reading
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Dollar Tree opens in Espanola today
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s latest retail business is opening its doors today. The Dollar Tree located in Espanola’s downtown opens its doors at nine am Thursday morning. Up to 28 new jobs have been created with most of the … Continue reading
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Ancient burial grounds found on Blind River golf course
By Rosalind Russell – Part of the grounds of the Blind River golf course is being cordoned off to the public after ancient burial mounds were identified. Mississauga First Nation Chief Brent Niganobe informed the municipality earlier this week that … Continue reading
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NOSDA AGM being held in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Shaping the future of human services is the focus for the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association this week. The group — which includes officials with the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Social Services — is holding its annual … Continue reading
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Pride Parade to be held in Serpent River First Nation
By Rosalind Russell – The wider community is invited to come out and take part in a Pride Parade at Serpent River First Nation. The parade is set for today starting at the Life Centre and making its way to … Continue reading