By Rosalind Russell – One hundred Hydro One employees are heading south to help Georgia Power crews restore power following the effects of Hurricane Helene.  Officials say the storm has caused widespread destruction and power outages across the southeastern United States, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Anglican Archbishop Anne Germand will oversee the 100th anniversary celebrations of St. George Church in Espanola this weekend.  Reverend Beverly Van der Jagt says there will be a joint service with the United Church this coming … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Kevin Oschefski’s walk for the cure got underway on Tuesday.   The Country 90.5 FM morning host is walking 129 km from the Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury to North Bay’s downtown CIBC branch.  Earlier this year, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Multiple bids have come in for the architectural design of the new arena/community centre in the City of Greater Sudbury.  The $200-million centre is one step closer to reality with five bids submitted for its architectural design.  Three … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has launched its new strategic plan for the next five years.   Chair, Anne-Marie Gélineault says as part of the process, CS Grand Nord organized a series of consultations to gather … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Noojmowin Teg in Espanola will be marking Sisters in Spirit Day this Thursday. The Sisters in Spirit Vigil is a national event held annually on October 4th to honour Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Gender Diverse … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – If you have a new idea for tourism in the northeast, several regional groups want to hear from you.   The Northeastern Ontario “Spark” Mentorship & Grants Program looks to inspire entrepreneurs, non-profits, community groups and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association has ratified a tentative agreement involving principals and vice-principals in publicly funded schools including Espanola High and Manitoulin Secondary. Association officials say it will help ensure a stable and productive … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola acknowledged the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with a flag raising yesterday morning. Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais welcomed Whitefish River First Nation Band Councillor Brian McGregor to participate in the raising … Continue reading →

Espanola ON – In a significant act of philanthropy, Espanola Hospital Auxiliary has donated $40,000 to the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation to further support its mission of delivering high-quality healthcare. The donation will be used to fund a campaign to … Continue reading →