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Santa’s helpers done good!
By Rosalind Russell – Community: Thank you to all of Santa’s Helpers who took part in the Wrapup Party at the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion yesterday, Thursday, December 19th. Over 200 kids in the Espanola and North Shore Corridor … Continue reading
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Giant Tiger supports Breakfast Program at Espanola High School
By Rosalind Russell – The owner of an Espanola business got to play Santa for hundreds of kids yesterday. Dan Vanier, the owner of Giant Tiger in Espanola, has made a donation to the Breakfast Program at Espanola High School. … Continue reading
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Last day for Espanola High School Food Drive
By Rosalind Russell – Today is the last day to contribute to the Espanola High School Food Drive. According to the release, the high school is still looking for non-perishable food items, hygiene products and monetary donations to support Espanola … Continue reading
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Integrity Commissioner finds no grounds against two North Shore councillors
By Rosalind Russell – The Integrity Commissioner for the Township of the North Shore has found no grounds to proceed against two councillors in two unrelated cases. In the first case, IC Tony Fleming states Councillor Howard Green did not … Continue reading
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Cabinet shuffle expected today
By Rosalind Russell – CTV News is reporting a cabinet shuffle is coming today in Ottawa – citing sources as saying several backbenchers will be promoted. The move comes after Monday’s abrupt resignation of former finance minister Chrystia Freeland. … Continue reading
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Disappointing news for Rogers Arena in Elliot Lake – reopening delayed
By Rosalind Russell – The reopening of the Rogers Arena will be postponed due to several factors including a delay in electrical upgrades, and the condition of the soil that the facility is built on. Elliot Lake council held a … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake lawyer being appointed to Order of Canada
By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake lawyer who was instrumental in changing the law and the recognition of the 2SLGBTQI+ community will be receiving the Order of Canada. Roy Douglas (Doug) Elliott will be travelling to Ottawa’s Rideau Hall … Continue reading
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Blind River renames outdoor rink for local professional hockey player
By Rosalind Russell – Blind River has renamed their outdoor rink after a local professional hockey player. Don and Glen ‘Bud’ MacIver are well known as the fathers of hockey in Blind River. Mayor Sally Hagman says that in 1948, … Continue reading
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Ontario investing over $75 million to extend the lifespan of dams across the province
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing over $75 million to rehabilitate 10 dams across the province to keep people and communities safe including two in Espanola and on in the Township of Huron Shores. Graydon Smith, Minister … Continue reading
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Rainbow secondary schools host Information Nights for Grade 8 students
Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to Information Nights at Rainbow secondary schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island. All students are welcome to participate, regardless of which school students currently attend. Grade 6 students are welcome in … Continue reading