By Rosalind Russell – With Canada’s finance ministers meeting in Toronto today (Friday) the Canadian Association of Retired Persons is calling on the government to protect the national pension plan. The group has sent a letter to all finance ministers … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A new police board to oversee Ontario Provincial Policing in the LaCloche Foothills has been approved by the Ontario Solicitor’s Office. Espanola CAO Allan Hewitt told council this week that the late Deputy Mayor Bill Foster … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council is in no hurry to have an electric vehicle chargers installed in the city, even with grant funding to offset the costs. Council held an in-depth discussion on whether to install a station … Continue reading →

Algoma-Manitoulin – The whole is greater than the sum of its parts December 14, 2023 The Festive season is certainly in full swing now. I have already attended more events and celebrations throughout the riding than I can count. I’ve … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Unifor (Domtar) Action Centre Grand Opening was held this week to welcome new opportunities for the workforce in Espanola.The Centre Coordinators Dustin Drouin and Shannon Dubreuil are the Coordinators along with Chris Presley who works as … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Earlier this year the Ontario Provincial Police came to Espanola Council to discuss some of the spacing challenges that they have and how the town can potentially support them in meeting those challenges. Town CAO Allan … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Council has given its approval to purchase a new pumper/tanker fire truck for the Espanola Fire Department. Espanola Fire Chief Mike Pichor says the one they have now is over 30 years old and with … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Volunteers will be busy this weekend distributing baskets to families throughout the districts.  This Saturday, Club Richelieu Les Patriotes members will distribute 125 Christmas baskets for families in need in the Greater Sudbury area. The club … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – After two drafts, and public input sessions, Tim Dobbie Consulting Limited presented the final draft of Elliot Lake’s Strategic Plan that will provide guidance to council and staff over the next few years. Acting Mayor Andrew … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Last month, Blind River council passed a motion to tax short-term rentals four percent as part of the Municipal Accommodation Tax, but the move is not sitting well with local business owners. Under Ontario legislation, the … Continue reading →