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Huron Shores fill council vacancies
By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores has appointed Luke Vine as Councillor for Ward 1 and Danielle Brown as Councillor for Wards 3 and 4 at a special meeting of council on March 5. The former mayor … Continue reading

School Buses cancelled in all three districts
By Rosalind Russell – Some students will get an extended March break, thanks to the weather. Due to icy and heavy fog conditions, all school buses have been cancelled in Espanola, Massey, and the Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin Districts. With … Continue reading

Espanola Minor Hockey Association seeking a vice-president
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Hockey Association is seeking a vice-president. The position needs someone with a strong love of the game, but also a background in hockey administration, a strong relationship with coaches and volunteers, and organizational … Continue reading

Espanola and Sagamok pollinators receive funding
By Rosalind Russell – Two local area schools are receiving funding from the World Wildlife Fund for pollination projects. Biidaaban school in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and Espanola High School are receiving funds from the WWF – Canada Go Wild … Continue reading

Wiikwemkoong hires new Director Of Child And Family Services
By Rosalind Russell – Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory has a new member of staff taking on the position of Director of Child and Family Services. Anna McGregor who has lived off and on her home First Nation of Wiikwemkoong, says she … Continue reading

Fundraising for robots’ competition
By Rosalind Russell – A fundraiser has been organized to assist a Manitoulin Island robotics team to earn funds for upcoming competitions. A Breakfast & Robot Demo fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday, March 15th at the Freshwater Community … Continue reading

City of Elliot Lake appoints new director of finance, treasurer
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has been successful in filling the Director of Finance role and will welcome the new treasurer, Andrew Ault this spring. According to the release, Ault brings a wealth of expertise in … Continue reading

Rainfall and winter storm warnings in effect – buses cancelled in Espanola, Massey, Sudbury and Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – With the impending rainfall and winter storm warnings in the local area, school buses have been cancelled in Espanola, Massey, Sudbury and Manitoulin Island. Schools are still open however, so any parents or guardians who drop … Continue reading

Death Café focuses on end-of-life plans and support services
By Rosalind Russell – Death is not the most pleasant of conversations, but the Espanola Health and Area Family Health Team wants to make it a subject to not only help people make the most of their finite lives, but … Continue reading

Take the Explore Elliot Lake Tourism Initiative Survey
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has launched the Explore Elliot Lake Tourism Initiative. According to the release, the initiative will involve a community wide survey as well as in person community engagement events with the goal … Continue reading