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Looking for Parliamentary Guides for the summer
By Rosalind Russell – Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré, says the application process is now underway to find Parliamentary Guides for the summer. He says the Library of Parliament has launched its national campaign where they hire university students from across Canada … Continue reading

Public health continues to monitor fluoride concentrations in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Fluoride concentrations in the Espanola water supply are currently below the therapeutic levels recommended according to Public Health Sudbury & Districts. The agency says there are no immediate or short-term health risks to the public. However, … Continue reading

Police launch dedicated tip line in search for missing Manitoulin Island woman
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin OPP has launched a dedicated tip line in search for a missing Manitoulin Island woman. According to the release, the OPP launched the dedicated tip line on December 23rd in the ongoing search for 30-year-old … Continue reading
Drinking water advisory issued for Orr’s Sideroad in the Town of Sheguiandah
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents on Orr’s Sideroad in the Town of Sheguiandah. The Drinking Water Advisory is being issued because of a loss of pressure due to a … Continue reading

New emergency doctor in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Health Team has a new member who will be helping in emergency. According to the release, St. Joseph General Hospital has hired Dr. David Jones for a one-year term in the Emergency Department … Continue reading

Volunteers make a HUGE difference!
What would this town do without the dedication and skills of local volunteers? And Espanola Minor Hockey is yet another prime example. Over 160 kids in town have the opportunity to have fun, improve skills and play their favourite sport … Continue reading

NOJHL Board grants Elliot Lake Vikings Leave of Absence, due to ongoing arena closure
SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Board of Directors announced Tuesday that they have granted the Elliot Lake Vikings a Leave of Absence, effective immediately, for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, due to extenuating circumstances, resulting … Continue reading

January 15 & 16: Rainbow Schools host Kindergarten Information Nights
Rainbow Schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin will host Kindergarten Information Nights for students starting school this fall. All parents/guardians and their children are welcome. Information Nights will take place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 15, … Continue reading

Home lost to fire in Espanola
The Espanola Fire Department called in their mutual aid, the Baldwin Fire Department to put out a residential fire this morning in Espanola. Espanola Fire Chief Mike Pichor says they received the 911 call just after midnight but the crews … Continue reading

Residential fire in Webbwood – no injuries
Sables-Spanish Rivers Township’s Fire Department was called out to structure fire involving a shed in Webbwood.Department public information officer, Tiffany Goodchild, says on Thursday morning around 3 am, the department called in mutual aid from the Baldwin Fire Department to … Continue reading