By Rosalind Russell – A former resident of Espanola has been named to the Order of Canada. Charles A. Hopkins was appointed as a member of the Order of Canada on New Years Eve for his significant contributions to education … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island actor is receiving accolades for an appearance on a popular Prime Video series but is not standing on that achievement. Fifty-three-year-old Johnathan Fisher of Wiikwemkoong has been acting since being a part of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Many people braved minus 13-degree weather yesterday to take in the inaugural polar dip at Spine Lake in Elliot Lake yesterday, January 1st. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg says it was a great crowd who took in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – 1. Espanola Mill purchase finalized – community consultations BMI Group, a company specializing in industrial site revitalization and sustainable development, has officially completed its purchase of the former Domtar Espanola Pulp and Paper Mill.Paul Veldman, CEO … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College is looking at introducing two new programs in September, one focused on data analytics, the second on building construction. College vice-president Janice Clark, says the one-year, three-semester Data Analytics graduate program will focus on … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The city of Elliot Lake is getting half a million dollars for pool repairs. Kari Kluke, the Director of Recreation and Culture for the City of Elliot Lake says one of the city’s insurance policies will  … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council unanimously agreed to endorse the assumption of a housing property by the Algoma District Services Administration Board.  The Elliot Lake Municipal Non Profit Corporation is the registered owner of the 81-unit at 4 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Beaver Lake mother and her children are working on establishing a youth café and community centre in downtown Espanola. Eva Luca and her family attend a local church, which runs local youth programs a couple … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is aware of a scam currently circulating that claims to represent Public Health and requests personal information.  According to the release, individuals could be contacted by phone, text message, or email … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Northeastern Ontario’s only stand-alone rehabilitative and continuing care hospital in Sudbury welcomes Dr. Reva Adler to the team. Dr. Adler, whose specialities include geriatric and internal medicine, has recently accepted a position as a Consulting Geriatrician … Continue reading →