By Rosalind Russell – Sables-Spanish Rivers Township council has agreed to rename the Massey Area Arena in memory of a past mayor. Councillor Mike Mercieca proposed the arena be renamed in honour of the late Maurice Cazabon who was the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has extended the deadline for registration to be a part of the FoodCycler to the end of the month. Joel Yusko, manager of special projects, says there are limited units of the desktop … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Municipalities are opposing a possible amalgamation of two large health agencies. Sables-Spanish Rivers Township council is the latest that does not want to see a merger between the two health units, that would encompass the Districts … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Human Trafficking Awareness Day is just around the corner, so a victim service will be hosting a virtual presentation.  Amy Collins, the Executive Director of the Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services says a virtual presentation will take … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It is with great sorrow that the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board learned of Sudbury Councillor Michael Vagnini’s passing.   Board chair Al Zizer says Vagnini served multiple terms as both Chair and Vice Chair during his … Continue reading →

On February 7/24, Ashley Homestore donated $1750.00 to the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank. Presenting the cheque to President Susan Kryzanowski is Agnes Ansell. We appreciate their on-going support!

By Rosalind Russell – Sudbury councillor, 62-year-old Michael Vagnini has been found deceased.  That’s according to the Greater Sudbury Police Service, who says shortly before 2:30 p.m. yesterday (Feb. 13), officers were dispatched to the area of Reserve Camp Road … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Despite a petition asking for reconsideration of the location of a pump track, which provides various features such as berms and jumps for cyclists, Elliot Lake council has approved the installation.  A pump track is a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Buses have been cancelled for the Espanola, Massey and Sudbury Districts. However, school buses continue to run for the Manitoulin and Algoma Districts. All schools will remain open, however, no transportation will be provided.Parents who transport … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council only nominated one man for the job of mayor and that is Acting Mayor Andrew Wannan. Wannan was nominated by Councillors Norman Mann and Charlie Flintoff both commenting on how well he has … Continue reading →