By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post workers are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says approximately 55,000 workers are striking, claiming little progress has been made in the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Public Works renovations in Espanola have been completed and the facility is now open to the public. The building was closed to the public in April to allow for upgrades including a major retrofit to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – She might have just turned 45, but a former Espanola resident is still taking on the top of her field in bodybuilding. Natalie Waples-Donohue is considered an elite athlete and is the only Canadian in her … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Detachment OPP is inviting the wider community to a “Stuff-a-Cruiser” event, held in honour of the late Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh. A popular Manitoulin Island OPP officer, Hovingh was shot while on duty in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The repair work at the Centennial Arena has surpassed $10 million. Interim CAO Rob deBortoli announced the financial impact sits at around $11-million-dollar mark in response to a councillor’s inquiry. He says around $9.4 million of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has elected its new leadership for the board of trustees.   During the monthly meeting held on Wednesday, Sandra Turco was newly elected as Chairperson, while John Bruno was re-elected as … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – On Wednesday, November 13th, Espanola Elks hosted the Grand Exalted Ruler/National President Myles Reid and his Wife Annie, both of who play an important role part of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children. Reid, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Elks have donated to the Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre Auxiliary earlier this week.  The Elks hosted their annual Dinner, Dance and Elimination Draw back in October. They recently donated the $900 in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council held an in-depth discussion about the Connecting Link Phase Five project, which would see 360 metres of highway from Foucault Drive to Kei Will Drive upgraded in the south end of town.  Environmental Services … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has issued a strike notice.  The union representing rural and urban mail carriers says it means they will be legally allowed to strike as of this Friday (Nov. 15) if … Continue reading →