By Rosalind Russell – Firefighters on Manitoulin Island were called out early yesterday morning to battle a fire in Sheguiandah First Nation on Manitoulin Island. The fire destroyed the Sheguiandah Roundhouse and Community Centre, an important centre of activities for … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – PARTICIPaction Community Challenge is building across the country including the North Shore Corridor. The ParticipACTION Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active in search of Canada’s … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada’s broadcast regulator is requiring online streaming services to contribute 5% of their Canadian revenues to support our country’s broadcasting system. The C-R-T-C says the obligation starts in the 2024-25 broadcast year and will provide about … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School female students attended a special girl empowerment evening focused on the trades.  Last week, the Construction Specialist High Skills Major, a ministry-approved program that allows Gr. 11 and 12 students to focus their learning … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Massey Legion members and supporters met last week for the annual Honours and Awards Night.  Sables-Spanish Rivers Township councillor Mike Merceica says he was proud to attend the Massey Legion Branch #432 Honours and Awards Night … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The public is invited to the raising of the PRIDE flag in Espanola this week.  Town council, staff, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community invite the public to come out for the raising of the flag … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island sea cadets gathered with officers, families and friends for their 20th anniversary Review and Presentation of Awards this past Saturday.  The annual review is an opportunity for the members of the Royal Canadian Sea … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Cadets, veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and supporters gathered this weekend on Manitoulin Island this weekend for Decoration Day.  Every year, Royal Canadian Legion Branches 177 – Little Current and 514 – Western Manitoulin … Continue reading →

  Photos and article by Grant Lewis – Who knew that the lowly mushroom could be so vital to our health and well being.At mya recent meeting of the Espanola Gardeners, Shane O’Donnell and Cynthia McNichol, pictured below, certainly convinced … Continue reading →