(NORTH EAST REGION, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the North East Region charged 98 people for impaired driving offences during the festive reduce impaired driving everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program from November 16, 2023 until January 1 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The 2023 Sables-Spanish Rivers Fire Department Service Awards Dinner was held last week to thank firefighters for their service. Mayor Kevin Burke, councillors Merri-Ann Hobbs, Cheryl Phillips, and Mike Mercieca attended on behalf of the township … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Before celebrating the holiday, Elliot Lake council met for a special meeting to appoint an interim chief administrative officer. Effective today, the council has appointed Rob deBortoli to fill the vacancy. DeBortoli has served as city … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake says the cases of gastrointestinal infections are increasing so visitor restrictions have been put in place. Hospital CEO Jeremy Stevenson says the outbreak that was declared on both floors … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Plans have been finalized for the ringing of the bell on New Year’s Day at an Espanola church. St. George Anglican Church hopes to see plenty of people take in the ceremony on January first where … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It’s a couple of years off but beer and wine will be available in corner stores and more grocery stores.  Premier Doug Ford says corner stores and gas stations that sell food will be able to sell … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake has a gastrointestinal outbreak that was declared on both floors at the long-term care home, St. Joseph’s Manor on Wednesday by Algoma Public Health. Hospital CEO Jeremy Stevenson says … Continue reading →

  Photo & Article By Grant Lewis – With over 240 kilometers of trails to groom this year, there are indeed 6 keen and dedicated trail groomers anxious to “start their engines!” Unfortunately there is someone not quite cooperating at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has received a final maintenance report from Timber Restoration Services recommending repair rather than temporary mitigation to the Centennial Arena. Acting Public Works Director Bill Goulding says the final report recommends that the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola has a quaint white church that fits in just right and has done so for one hundred years. This quaint little church features the usual, which ironically makes it unique, including lead glass windows, beautiful … Continue reading →