By Rosalind Russell – Community Living organizations are petitioning the provincial government for more funding for people with developmental disabilities including Espanola and Algoma. The two are joining their peers in asking people to sign the #5toSurvive petition to increase … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An author is looking for your photos and stories to share in a commemorative book to mark the 50th anniversary of the MS Chi-Cheemaun. The ferry has run from May to October annually since its maiden … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Two large health units will not be merging. Yesterday afternoon, the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts met to consider and vote on a motion to merge with Algoma Public Health.   According to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police has welcomed a Victim Specialist at the Elliot Lake detachment. Constable Phil Young says the OPP Victim-Centred Approach Team, commonly called VCAT, aims to implement the building blocks of the … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – Any guesses where this picture was taken? No…….in the garage at The Manor in Little Current and yes that is indeed a bed. A new one in fact; one of 23 brand new beds being assembled … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – After nearly four years in operation, the Clinical Assessment Centres in Blind River and Thessalon, and the Oximetry Outreach Program operated by the North Shore Health Network will be closing soon. Network CEO Tim Vine says … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – With the increase in the cost of living, the results of Algoma Public Health’s 2023 Nutritious Food Basket survey may come as no surprise.  Health unit registered dietitian, Sarah Devine, says the agency carries out the … Continue reading →

  By Grant Lewis – Everyone is smiling …..but especially the lucky lady two in from the left. Mary Lou Hussak was our grand prize winner in round#2 of the Espanola  Lions Catch the Ace draw held on VALENTINE’S DAY! … Continue reading →