By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola Indigenous artist has been honoured with the release of a new Canadian stamp. Christi Belcourt of Espanola is a Métis visual artist and environmentalist known for her intricate paintings that emulate Métis floral beadwork. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais and other dignitaries will be on hand today for the unveiling of the new regional medical transportation van for the LaCloche Foothills region. The vehicle is a joint project between the four … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Go Fund Me has been set up for a Manitoulin Island family who lost their home to fire this past weekend. On Sunday, Nevin Merrylees, his wife and their eight-month-old son escaped the fire, but … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The city of Elliot Lake has lowered its flags to half-mast acknowledging the 12th anniversary of the Algo Mall collapse, and to remember one of their own. Mayor Andrew Wannan says the flags were lowered on … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Centennial Manor courtyard was the perfect setting for a new garden, which was officially opened this weekend.  “Mary’s Garden” at the manor in Little Current was officially opened with a ribbon cutting in memory … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Nairn & Hyman Township’s Mayor is proud of the challenging work her council and staff has put towards revamping the baseball field, which had fallen into disuse over the years. The township asked the residents what … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers has applications open for the purchase of veteran’s banners. According to the release, applications are available on the Township website sables-spanish.ca or paper copies can be picked up at the municipal … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Despite light rain, twelve riders braved the rain Sunday to ride from Sudbury to Manitoulin Island and back again for Special Olympics Ontario. The participants and supporters raised $3,370 as part of the annual Law Enforcement … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Despite cloudy skies a fair number of motorcyclists attended the Blessing of the Bikes on Sunday. Held at the Masonic Lodge 698 Heritage Hall in Elliot Lake, Reverend. Michael Winstanley oversaw the ceremony followed by a … Continue reading →

SUDBURY – Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, is celebrating the recent funding announcement of the Huron Shore and Manitoulin Island Community Owned Fibre Infrastructure Corporation (H&M COFI) project. “This is a massive project that will help bridge the digital divide … Continue reading →