By Rosalind Russell – 348 Manitoulin Sea Cadets Corps was first recognized by the Department of National Defence as a Sea Cadets Corps on Manitoulin Island twenty years ago.  Spokesperson Rick McCutcheon says the current leader, Lieutenant Sylvain Boucher, oversees the … Continue reading →

   By Rosalind Russell – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Peter Chiu of Elliot Lake.   He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the March 16th ONTARIO 49 draw to win $100,000.  The winning ticket was purchased at Foodland … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Canadian ultra-marathoner is running across Canada replicating Terry Fox’s run, raising funds and awareness of the fight against heart disease.  Ryan Keeping of Halifax, Nova Scotia, has set himself a goal of running across Canada … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank has received a food donation from Kraft Heinz Canada as part of the Kraft Hockeyville program.   The food bank was selected as the social service program that Kraft would support. Kraft … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Frito-Lay is recalling two of its most popular snacks because of possible salmonella contamination. The recall involves all sizes of Sunchips Harvest Cheddar-Flavoured Multigrain Snacks, and Munchies Original Snack Mix, with guaranteed freshness dates from July … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – Many many thanks to the over 70 volunteers who decorated thousands of cookies, and to the many businesses in town who pre-ordered dozens of creative smile cookies. A HUGE SHOUT OUT to the managers and staff … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A flag-lowering was held in Espanola at town hall Monday morning for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week.  Victims Crisis Assistance Service Executive Director for Manitoulin and the North Shore Amy Collins says she appreciates Espanola … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s downtown core is getting another new business with the impending arrival of the Dollar Tree.  The business located at the intersection of Highway Six-Centre Street and Barbar Street will likely open in mid to late … Continue reading →