By Rosalind Russell – Nickel Belt MPP Marc G. Serré announced a FedNor investment to assist First Nations and Indigenous entrepreneurs yesterday.   Serré says $1,500,000 has been granted to the Waubetek Business Development Corporation based in Whitefish River First Nation, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A long-time Blind River resident is dead following a fire in Blind River in late October.  Sixty-three-year-old Jean Guy Pilon of Blind River was pronounced deceased following a house fire in the town on October 21st.  … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – There’s an active recall on various brands of bread and buns in Canada, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which adds this is due to pieces of metal being found in the affected product. The bread … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Biidaaban School in Sagamok Anishinawbek First Nation has come up with a unique fundraiser where a teacher will dye his hair bright hot pink.  The grade eight students are already planning their graduation trip for the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Police and the OPP Emergency Response Team carried out a search for a missing woman in a Manitoulin Island community yesterday.  UCCM Police Chief James Killen says the two … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Algoma continues to move forward towards enabling people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live their best lives.   That’s according to the organization’s executive director John Policicchio, who says the agency not only supports … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Walk for Men’s Mental Health is being held in Elliot Lake next week.  Officials say Larry’s Place Fresh Start for Men is organizing the walk to help fight the stigma for men who are dealing … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre needs volunteers to help them raise funds for a new vital piece of equipment for the hospital.  Hospital foundation publicist Terri Noble says the Holiday Smile Cookies Campaign is … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province is increasing the financial assistance available to veterans and their families.  Though the Soldiers’ Aid Commission, eligible veterans and their family will be able to receive up to $3,000 each year to help pay … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Students at a North Shore Corridor school are helping Blind River Food Bank.  Last week, members of the school community at École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord in Blind River joined forces at the “United Against Hunger” charity … Continue reading →