By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Phragmites Project is on hold at the moment since they got rejected for Ontario funding and delays are expected with the federal funding application. Project coordinator, Judith Jones, says they are concentrating on working … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is warning its residents to keep an eye out for Giant Hogweed, an invasive plant that can cause major blisters and scarring if touched. According to the release, contact with the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The federal government will provide nearly 48 billion dollars in funding to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services program.  Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made the announcement on Friday.  She … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The list of Ontarians without a family doctor continues to grow.  The Ontario College of Family Physicians says that 2.5 million people in the province are now without one.  The list grew by 160,000 people in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Tim Hortons across the country are revving up for their annual Camp Day and the 50h anniversary of the event.  All the proceeds from the sale of coffee and cold drinks go towards sending local children … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Swing Bridge in Little Current was alive with colour and sound yesterday morning. The unique ‘Blanket of Stars’ warrior walk hosted by Weengushk International Film Festival paid respect to residential schools and survivors.  Well over … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board and the Federation representing permanent elementary teachers in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island have reached a tentative agreement at the local level.  Rainbow District School Board Chair David Farrow says details of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Arts and Heritage Centre used to be a cinema but has been renovated to house studios for artisans and other members of the Elliot Lake Arts Club.  A year ago, ARIEL, the local artist … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Family Health Team’s offices has secured a ten-year lease for its services following negotiations with the city.  At its last meeting, city council passed a resolution and bylaw to ratify an agreement to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay Harbour Days is just around the corner with three days of activities in the works.  According to town staff, the family-oriented extravaganza will take place July 26th, 27th and 28th.  Registration is now underway … Continue reading →