By Rosalind Russell – Following a major fire often means more work for firefighters when it comes to cleaning equipment, including what they wear when carrying out their duties. Elliot Lake Fire Chief, John Thomas, who is also the city’s … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan was adopted by Council in 2023. Last night, town CAO Clerk Joseph Burke provided a report on the work done since its adoption. He says while the Town has … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has approved a rezoning bylaw that will allow for a new distribution centre in town for Intelcom, a privately held company that delivers parcels across Canada, the US and Australia. It has clients such … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores says one of its councillors has resigned. According to the release, Ward One Councillor Roger Mulligan has tendered his resignation, effective this past Monday, January 13th. The Clerk’s Office received formal … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario School of Medicine University is once again seeking applications from healthcare agencies for its summer studentship program. According to the release, businesses and agencies involved in health care can apply for funding to … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus and a SNOW DANCE!!! It is winter and we should have snow….after all we want to keep the snowmobiles and skiers happy! And here is the official snow dance……. … Continue reading →

Everyone needs their hair done at one time or another, and one woman has pleasant memories of a famous Canadian woman. Samantha Loney says her great aunt, a humble Métis woman and talented hairdresser, Barbara Schawalder reminisces about the time … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Several Espanola individuals and businesses have assisted a local club and volunteer organization to replace ropes stolen from a local trail system last week. Dennis Lendrum who oversees the maintenance of the Black Creek Sno trail, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to Information Nights at Rainbow secondary schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island this week. According to the release, all students are welcome to participate, regardless of which … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Rob deBortoli, the interim CAO of the City of Elliot Lake, asked council for approval to spend money on finding his replacement last night, but council deferred it. He says when he joined the team a … Continue reading →