By Rosalind Russell – He’s finding it a lot harder than he thought it would be, but a Grade 12 teen from Central Algoma Secondary School is running this week for diabetes research.  As part of his sociology class and because he … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health is calling on residents to nominate local citizens and organizations in Algoma for the 2023 Public Health Champion Award.  According to the release, a Public Health Champion is anyone who helps to protect … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Recreation Complex says the Winter Swim Program is just around the corner.  Swim Lesson Registration begins online on January 8th with lessons beginning on January 30th.  In-person and calls will be accepted from January 15th to 18th. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – With support from Impact Canada’s Food Waste Reduction Challenge, a pilot program was run in the Town of Espanola that included 100 participating households and has achieved measurable success.   That’s accoring to Farah Sheriffdeen and Brittany Clarke, the municipal … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Food bank use is skyrocketing, but according to Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Mike Mantha, inflation is not the root cause.  He says the recent Feed Ontario 2023 Hunger Report shows more than 800,000 Ontarians reached out to emergency food banks … Continue reading →

QUEEN’S PARK – Today MPP Mantha voted against the budget measures for the Ford government’s Fall Economic Statement (FES), which acts as an update on the province’s finances, as well as introduces new measures not included in the Q1 budget.  … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Milestone … it is a sad day for Espanola, we would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the idling of the Domtar Pulp and Paper Mill in Espanola… please share your memories or comments below … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre is asking Espanola council for support in recruiting.   CEO Jane Battistelli, and Primary Care Manager, Jon Brunetti, met with council Tuesday night to present “the successes and the pressures” on … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A collaboration has been signed this week between two North Shore health networks.  In a gathering held at the Mississauga Community Hall on Tuesday, the Maamwesying (MAAM-wes-sing) North Shore Community Health Services, a core partner of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – At this week’s board meeting, the Algoma District School Board approved proceeding with the 2023-2024 Capital Projects, to the tune of $65 million.  Officials say currently, total projects for potential award to contractors in 2023-24 amount … Continue reading →