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Voting for a new name for the art centre is underway in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Earlier this year, the City of Elliot Lake decided to ask residents to submit possible names for the new art centre located in the downtown, and now they are being asked to vote on their final … Continue reading
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Poilievre loses non-confidence motion
By Rosalind Russell – The House of Commons has shot down a non-confidence motion against the minority Liberals… two-hundred-and-four to one-sixteen. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had moved to dissolve parliament and call an early election… in response to the planned twenty-three per cent … Continue reading
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Firefighters can receive incentive to fight wildfires
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario is putting forward a new plan in hopes of attracting more people to fight wildfires. An incentive of up to five thousand dollars will be given to employees in front line positions such as fire … Continue reading
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WARRANT EXECUTED IN SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP
(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two people have been charged after a search warrant was executed in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. On March 19, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with … Continue reading
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Manitoulin set to shine at Robotics Competition
By Rosalind Russell – In just two days, teams from across Ontario including Manitoulin Island will be at Nipissing University for North Bay’s 9th FIRST Robotics Competition. North Bay’s FIRST Team 1305 will be welcoming 31 teams over the weekend. … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Island selected as a 2024 Festival Hub
By Rosalind Russell – With all the events that take place on Manitoulin Island every year, the Ontario Culture Days organization has announced the Island and 12 other Ontario communities have been selected to be official 2024 Festival Hubs for … Continue reading
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ÉSC La Renaissance students to take part in the Way of the Cross in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell -Tomorrow, an Espanola school will be taking part in an event to mark Easter. Jennifer Bernard, Principal of École catholique La Renaissance says students and school staff will take part in the Way of the Cross through … Continue reading
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NOJHL announces 2023-24 award recipientsEspanola’s Signoretti named MVP
SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Wednesday its award recipients for the 2023-24 season. Earning the NOJHL’s top individual honour, as the recipient of the Carlo Cattarello Trophy, emblematic as the league’s Most Valuable Player, … Continue reading
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Espanola Soccer Association welcomes executive at AGM
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Association held its annual general meeting last night, which included naming its executive and planning for another season. Elected President, Aidan Kallioinen says over 15 people attended the gathering despite the weather to … Continue reading
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Renovations to Espanola Public Works building means temporary move
By Rosalind Russell – The Public Works Office in Espanola will be undergoing major renovation starting Monday, April 1st, so that means the staff will have to be housed elsewhere temporarily. To that end, the public works administrative staff will … Continue reading