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Heat warning issued for our area

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Elliot Lake area, with a two-day heat event beginning Thursday.   The weather agency says daytime high temperatures are expected to...

Winter storm and rainfall warnings in effect

Mother Nature has apparently decided March will go out like a lion this year instead of a lamb.  Two different weather warnings are in place for Algoma-Manitoulin.  Environment Canada has issued...

Rainbow Schools take part in Take Our Kids to Work

Grade 9 students in Rainbow Schools are getting the chance to learn about the world of work this week.  They will be spending the day on Wednesday, Nov. 2 shadowing...

Federal funding for community-led projects locally

Over $650,000 is going to 13 community-led infrastructure projects around the north, including our area.   The North Bay and Area Community Foundation and Anthony Rota, MP for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced the...

Halloween safety tips from East Algoma OPP

East Algoma Ontario Province Police say Halloween can be an exciting time for kids and safety can be easily forgotten with the distraction of candy and costumes.  That’s why...

Terror Trail fundraiser returns to Spanish

Maplegate House for Women is inviting everyone to their 2nd annual Terror Trail fundraiser.  The terror trail is open nightly Oct. 27-29 with $5 admission.  It’s located at 17 John Street...

Volunteers sought for Special Education Advisory Committee

The Rainbow District School Board is looking for volunteers for its Special Education Advisory Committee.  Applications are being accepted to fill positions for a period of four years, beginning January...

Area educators learning more about the skilled trades

About 30 area teachers and guidance counsellors are learning more about jobs in demand and the skilled trades.  The grade 7 and 8 and co-op teachers and staff from various...

New OPPA president from the north

The new President and CEO of the Ontario Provincial Police Association is from northern Ontario.  John Cerasuolo was named to...

Charges filed after crash just west of Espanola

A 38-year-old driver from Bowmanville has been charged after a collision around 8 am Wednesday, Oct. 26 on Highway...

NDP MPPs write to Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission

Several New Democrat MPPs are calling for fair electoral representation for northern Ontario residents.  The list includes Algoma-Manitoulin’s Michael Mantha,...

Peaceful end to situation in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory

The shelter in place has been lifted in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.  That announcement on social media from Ogimaa Kwe...

Disturbance call in Elliot Lake leads to charges

Charges have been filed after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a disturbance call at a Hutchison Avenue apartment in...

Blind River receiving FedNor funding

FedNor is investing over $4.5 million to upgrade public community spaces across northern Ontario.  A dozen projects are receiving funding...

New CEO named at Science North

After an international search, Science North has found a new CEO from within their own ranks. Ashley Larose, who is...

Disturbance call leads to assault with a weapon charge

Mississauga First Nation police report a 41-year-old person from the community is facing an assault with a weapon charge.  This...
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Manitoulin Special Olympians shine at provincial games

The Special Olympic Provincial Summer Games were held this...

Travel alerts – washouts at several locations in our area

TRAVEL ALERT: Hwy. 6 is closed in both directions...

Last opportunity to vocalize opposition to tailing transfer

Nairn & Hyman Township is hosting another open house...

Espanola artist donates original art to the Town

An Espanola artist, Penny Bois, turned over Perspective, a...

New Integrity Commissioner for Espanola

Espanola council unanimously approved a motion to hire a...
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