News

Kielyn caps year opening SOAR Film Festival

By Rosalind Russell – Kielyn Marrone, who hails from the Espanola area, an Arctic survivalist, local adventure guide and finalist of the History Channel’s reality show 2020 edition, Alone, opened the SOAR Film Festival at the Sudbury Indie Cinema last … Continue reading

Posted in Local, News | Leave a comment

Citizen’s coalition disappointed with decision regarding Dean Lake Bridge

By Rosalind Russell – After much discussion, Huron Shore Council voted Wednesday night to decommission the Dean Lake Bridge permanently in favour of the Travis Road route as an alternative.  The bridge had to be shut down last winter and was … Continue reading

Posted in Local, News | Leave a comment

Student and Family Support Offices legislated by Queen’s Park

By Rosalind Russell – Trustees on local school boards will be looking at ways to introduce a new government requirement in their jurisdictions. The Ford government will be requiring school boards to establish Student and Family Support Offices. Officials say … Continue reading

Posted in Local, News | Leave a comment

Our adventurous girl opens film festival tonight

By Rosalind Russell – Your next adventure could well be the 5th Annual SOAR film festival, which opens tonight and runs until Sunday at Sudbury Indie Cinema. SOAR brings Northern Ontario the best and latest in adventure and wilderness travel … Continue reading

Posted in Local, News | Leave a comment

Second Annual Stuff-A Cruiser set for Manitoulin Island

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin OPP is hosting its Second Annual Stuff-A-Cruiser event next week in honour of the late Constable Marc Hovingh.OPP Constable Berkley Parisien says the food drive will be held at the Mindemoya Foodland next Wednesday, November … Continue reading

Posted in Local, News | Leave a comment

AI and ChatGPT workshops hosted by LAMBAC

By Rosalind Russell – If you want to know more about AI and ChatGPT, a Canadian expert will be in the local area.  The Northern Ontario Women Program in collaboration with LAMBAC is hosting ChatGPT and AI Tools for your … Continue reading

Posted in Local, News | Leave a comment

State of Emergency renewed by Anishinabek Nation

By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation has declared a renewed State of Emergency over public safety.  Officials say the nation’s Chiefs-in-Assembly have formally renewed the state of emergency declaration at this year’s Fall Assembly. It was reinstated due to … Continue reading

Posted in Local, News | Leave a comment

Over 200 attend Remembrance Day Ceremony in Espanola – Talevi, Arnold and Byers remembered

By Rosalind Russell – Over 200 people, a record-breaking number of citizens, gathered at the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 yesterday to attend the Remembrance Day Ceremony. The ceremony took a different approach this year with new President, Bill … Continue reading

Posted in Local, News | Leave a comment

Changes for the Boogie Snow Sports School 

By Rosalind Russell – Boogie Mountain in Espanola will be running the Boogie Snow Sports School once again. According to general manager, Tom Hutchinson, the executive thanks Claudia Hutchinson for her work in building and leading the school over the … Continue reading

Posted in Local, News | Leave a comment

Canada Post submits its proposed transformation plan to the Government of Canada

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has proposed a transformation plan to the federal government. According to CEO, President Doug Ettinger, the plan details the action the corporation is prepared to take to deliver the services Canadians need in a … Continue reading

Posted in Local, News | Leave a comment