By Rosalind Russell – A hair salon has taken on the Movember Campaign in Espanola. Ashley Vitone, the owner of Salon V in Espanola’s downtown, says she is on a mission this month to run, walk and cycle 60 kilometres … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A former resident of Espanola has followed in his father’s footsteps. According to the release, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Board has promoted William Freeman, the son of Espanola’s former chief of Police, the late … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – This week, Ontario paramedics received their Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal bars for providing exemplary emergency medical services for 30, 40 and 50 years.   Colonel Shane Elder, Deputy Commandant of the Canadian … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake leaders were at Queen’s Park this week to meet with senior members of the provincial government. Mayor Andrew Wannan and Deputy Mayor Charlie Flintoff travelled to Toronto with staffers to highlight the city’s needs … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola business owner could be sporting a new look for the new year, thanks to a unique challenge to support the Espanola Lions Christmas Toy Drive. Dan Vanier, the owner of Espanola’s Giant Tiger is … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Annual Children’s Winter Fishing Derby was a huge success in the early 2000s, being the largest gathering of its kind in Ontario for two years in a row in 2009 and 2010. A lack … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Next week, from November 25 to 27, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon will host the 2025 Franco-du-Nord Volleyball Tournament. Education Director, Tom Michaud, says more than 460 young Francophone athletes from 19 elementary and secondary schools across … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Starting this fall eligible Ontario households will be able to receive rebates of up to $200 off a wide range of energy-efficient appliances. Officials say it falls under the Home Renovations Savings Program – and appliances … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Maryland. Officials say it’s to expand cooperation in life sciences, information technology and clean energy industries. According to the province, goods traded between Ontario and … Continue reading →

TODAY, Wednesday, November 19, at 12:55 pm, a test of Alert Ready will sound in Ontario. The test message will simulate an emergency alert, beginning with an alert tone. The message will indicate that it is a test and does … Continue reading →