Rosalind Russell

Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: rrussell@moosefm.com or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).
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Postmedia cutting print copies of Northern newspapers, focusing on digital

Business Rosalind Russell -
Espanola’s Mid-North Monitor and Elliot Lake’s Standard print media will cease to exist as of October 31st.

Espanola family planning to submit petition to have Mead Blvd Circle named in honour of town’s first citizen

Community Rosalind Russell -
The Abraham Obey family is looking to have the public support a petition to have the Mead Boulevard Circle renamed after Espanola's first citizen.

Wikwemikong celebrates opening of new transitional housing

Community Rosalind Russell -
Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has opened a new transitional housing project called Val’s Place earlier this week.

Espanola woman hosting dinner to raise money for Cuba

Fundraising Rosalind Russell -
An Espanola woman is hosting a unique dinner to raise money for Cuba.

Truth and Reconciliation Day/Orange Day held at Anishinabe Spiritual Centre

Community Rosalind Russell -
Around 100 people, including students, took in Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day activities at the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre south of Espanola yesterday.

Vietnam veteran from Massey in Washington, D.C., for reunion

Community Rosalind Russell -
A veteran who served in both the American Army in Vietnam and in the Canadian Navy is in Washington, District of Columbia, for a unique reunion of Vietnam vets marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

Billings receives funding, Central Manitoulin denied for flood recovery

Business Rosalind Russell -
Yesterday, the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced financial assistance through the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program for those affected by flooding including Billings Township.

Shine a Light for a Future Without Blood Cancers

Community Rosalind Russell -
You can bring light, love, and hope to dispel the darkness of blood cancers, according to Elliot Lake volunteer, Darla Hennessy.

Wilderness couple share their love of the wild on Mountain Men: Wild North

Community Rosalind Russell -
It's been a busy summer for the Marrones of Lure of the North fame, who spent the last year filming Mountain Men.

Ontario Awards Construction Contract for new bridge at Little Current

Business Rosalind Russell -
The Ontario government has named a construction manager for the Little Current Swing Bridge replacement project.

Fifth Annual Drug Overdose Awareness Walk: a special gathering for one woman

Health Care Rosalind Russell -
Laura Ann Robitaille, a mother of three daughters, a widow, and an addict, marked her recovery by attending the Fifth Annual Drug Walk in Espanola last Friday.

Renaissance Centre hosting meet-and-greets for candidates

Community Rosalind Russell -
The Renaissance Active Living Centre of Elliot Lake, as a community service, will be providing its space for the use of all candidates registered in the 2026 municipal election to allow the community to meet, greet and hold town hall discussions with attending citizens.

Collins Hall closed for refurbishment

Lifestyle Rosalind Russell -
Collins Hall in Elliot Lake was closed on Tuesday and will reopen later this month after the large floor area is refurbished.

Evening nursing clinics available in Espanola

Community Rosalind Russell -
The Espanola Health Team is providing RN clinics in the evening for those who need care outside normal business hours.

Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre welcomes new financial V.P.

Community Rosalind Russell -
The Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre has welcomed a new vice-president of Corporate & Chief Financial Officer.

Jump Day at Espanola High welcomes Niners

Rainbow District School Board Rosalind Russell -
It was a full house at Espanola High School yesterday for their annual Jump Day welcoming grade niners and new students to the school.
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Postmedia cutting print copies of Northern newspapers, focusing on digital

Business
Espanola’s Mid-North Monitor and Elliot Lake’s Standard print media will cease to exist as of October 31st.

Espanola family planning to submit petition to have Mead Blvd Circle named in honour of town’s first citizen

Community
The Abraham Obey family is looking to have the public support a petition to have the Mead Boulevard Circle renamed after Espanola's first citizen.

Wikwemikong celebrates opening of new transitional housing

Community
Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has opened a new transitional housing project called Val’s Place earlier this week.

Espanola woman hosting dinner to raise money for Cuba

Fundraising
An Espanola woman is hosting a unique dinner to raise money for Cuba.

Truth and Reconciliation Day/Orange Day held at Anishinabe Spiritual Centre

Community
Around 100 people, including students, took in Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day activities at the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre south of Espanola yesterday.
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