By Rosalind Russell – It’s a proposal the province says will lower costs for first-time home buyers and spur new home construction.  Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy announced plans to rebate the 8% provincial portion of the HST in Ontario for … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Clear Lake Stewardship Association has completed a major project in rerouting a creek that feeds Clear Lake (also known as Griffin Lake) in Espanola’s south end.Stewardship spokesperson, Fred Yachuk says 10 years ago, the association … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation is introducing a new member to the medical team as part of its new campaign, a Patient Simulator.Foundation public relations coordinator Terri Noble says a patient simulator is a lifelike mannequin … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin – Sudbury District Services Board has agreed to the leasing of a new lifesaving tool for their ambulances and paramedic teams as part of the 2026 budget.According to the latest report presented to the … Continue reading →

In Game 3 of the World Series, a game that lasted six hours and 39 minutes the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman homered off reliever Brendon Little leading off the bottom of the 18th inning and Los Angeles outlasted the Toronto Blue … Continue reading →

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after a traffic stop for stunt driving. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 17 in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Long-time former mayor of Blind River, Robert (Bob) Gallagher has passed away after a lengthy illness.A well-known teacher and politician, he taught for many years at W. C. Eaket School and dedicated 31 of his years … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in Elliot Lake has received a donation in memory of a former businessman.Scott Holmes, the general manager of Wendall Farquhar Trucking presented a cheque for $25,000 to the foundation last week, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Recreation Department has opened the registration for the Third Annual Rockin’ Around the Christmas Oval!The standing parade allows the public to walk around and take in the displays, talk to the organizers and take … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has endorsed a resolution to have a complete assessment done of the local ball fields.The Corporate Services Committee had recommended to council that the recreation department proceed with obtaining an assessment of the Red … Continue reading →