By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma OPP reports that the missing five-year-old girl and mother from Mississauaga First Nation have been found, adding charges of abduction have been laid.    Constable Bev Gauthier says the search began a week ago Monday when … Continue reading →

  (WIKWEMIKONG UNCEDED TERRITORY, ON) – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) are requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing person. On January 16, 2024, shortly after 2:00 p.m., WTPS received a report … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Boogie Mountain will be able to offer free sliding, but rules must be followed. The sliding will take place on this Saturday (January 20th) from 11 am-4 pm. Staff will be hand for everyone to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council approved the retrofits to the Espanola Public Works administrative building to meet an accessibility legislation deadline of Jan. 1, 2025.  Dave Parker, Superintendent of Public Works, told council costs have gone up for some of the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Northland has set up a new bus stop in Espanola, which they say will provide better access, and a public area when waiting for transportation.  Company Communication Specialist, Kate Bondett, says Ontario Northland is pleased that as of January … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province, including Counselling Centre of East Algoma in Elliot Lake.   Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Blind River council will be looking at their bylaw as to the size of homes that can be built in town.  Councillor Dan Middaugh says more information is needed on where in the community smaller homes … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – 192 community-led projects across Canada, including a Manitoulin Island First Nation, are receiving federal funding to help address local food security.    Nearly $10 million is flowing nationally for equipment and infrastructure needs to help improve the accessibility … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Volunteer Firefighters have lost one of its long-time members.  Wayne Ashton passed away earlier this week and is being remembered by his fellow firefighters and the community at large.  Fire Chief Mike Pichor says his loss was sudden … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It has been a tradition for families to sled, cross-country ski or just walk the Espanola Golf & Country Club grounds in the winter, but that will no longer be allowed. The Club executive sent a … Continue reading →