News
Espanola’s Strategic Plan updated by Town Clerk/CAO
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s CAO recently provided an update to the municipality’s Strategic Plan to take into account the idling of the Domtar Mill last fall. CAO Joseph Burke says the town’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan was adopted by Council … Continue reading
Numbers are in for the Gutsy Walk
By Rosalind Russell – A Baldwin Township woman is proud to have been part of the 50TH Anniversary of the Gutsy Walk focusing on research and treatment of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Brenda Houle of McKerrow says their local … Continue reading
NHL pre-season game set up for Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The National Hockey League has set its date for the pre-season game in Elliot Lake. The Kraft Hockeyville preseason NHL matchup will be between the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 29th. The announcement … Continue reading
Torch run coming to Espanola/Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – The 8th annual Sudbury Motorcycle Torch Ride for Special Olympics Ontario will take place later this month in support of over 26,000 Special Olympics Ontario athletes. The run takes place Sunday, June 23rd, and participants will … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – Infrastructure Funding Gap for First Nations a Growing Concern
In her mandate letter, the Minister of Indigenous Services was tasked with the goal of working “…to eliminate all remaining long-term drinking water advisories, and closing the infrastructure gap by 2030, with a focus on building sustainable and affordable housing.” … Continue reading
Espanola High School certified eco platinum
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School is officially certified as a Platinum EcoSchool for the third year in a row. The school has several eco-initiatives that have become part of the day-to-day routine for students such as recycling food … Continue reading
Nomination meeting called by NDP for new riding
By Rosalind Russell – The current Nickel Belt Riding will become the Sudbury East-Manitoulin-Nickel Belt when the federal election is called. To ensure the public can meet the next NDP candidate, Andreane Chenier, the Nickel Belt Election Planning Committee is … Continue reading
Smile Cookie Campaign benefits health network
Tim Hortons in Blind River has presented the North Shore Health Network Foundation with a cheque following its Spring Cookie Campaign. Foundation board chair Joanne Falk accepted the cheque for $9,287.13 from Tim Hortons adding the funds will be directed … Continue reading
FitSpirit Club raises funds for womens’ shelters
By Rosalind Russell – At École Saint-Joseph in Blind River, several girls in Grades 6, 7 and 8 are proud participants in the school’s FitSpirit Club under the guidance of teacher Heather Roberts. Sophie Azzi, a former student at École … Continue reading
AB Ellis and Espanola High collaborate on nursing home project
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Nursing Home has collaborated with two local schools to add colour to its outside gathering space. Last week, Whitney Gray, and five Grade 8 students from A.B. Ellis Public School were joined by Espanola … Continue reading
Submit News Tip
