OTTAWA – “Canadians are suffering from a food insecurity crisis which is jeopardizing our citizens’ fundamental right to nutrition.” Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing rose in the House of Commons to address the food insecurity crisis. “[Food] availability, adequacy, and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council will be asked to give its approval to the purchase of a pumper/tanker truck for the Espanola Fire Department.  Fire Chief Mike Pichor says the existing pumper/tanker (9120) is 31 years old and while it … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The FreshCo and Your Independent Grocers stores in Espanola are partnering with the local Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank.   FreshCo is matching any donations made in-store from December 7th to 28th directly to the food bank.  YIG … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Last night, Elliot Lake council unanimously endorsed using a newly acquired municipal property at 40 Hillside Drive North to be used as a hybrid museum and art centre.  Acting Mayor Andrew Wannan said the concept is … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A local foundation is disbanding and presented $100,000 to the North Shore Health Network Foundation to be used for medical services.  North Shore Health Network CEO, President Tim Vine says the board of the Matthews Memorial Hospital … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has been in discussions with the Ontario Provincial Police over the last year about building a new detachment to serve the Espanola and North Shore Corridor.  Officials say the present facility on Highway 17 … Continue reading →

   By Rosalind Russell – Christmas Radiothon 2023 has helped the Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre Foundation We’re Close to Home campaign move closer to its goal of raising $600,000 to revamp the long-term care facilities, which houses over … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Mississauga First Nation has elected its new chief who won the seat by one vote.  Brent Niganobe, who already served two terms as a band councillor, was declared chief garnering 101 votes and edging out runner-up Roger Daybutch.  … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Sudbury & District Public Health and the City of Greater Sudbury’s Greater Sudbury Summit on Toxic Drugs have concluded now is the time for collective action.   According to public health board chair, Rene Lapierre, the first-of-its-kind event has set … Continue reading →