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: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).
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College strike over by full-time support workers
A tentative agreement has been reached between the union representing more than 10-thousand full-time college support staff and Ontario’s 24 colleges including Cambrian College, which has a main campus in Sudbury, and satellite campuses in Espanola and Little Current.
Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services introduce new CEO
The Board of Directors of Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services has appointed Karen Kennedy as the new Chief Executive Officer.
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Chief focuses on new long-term care facility
Ogimaa Tim Ominika says the recently announced $45-million dollars coming to Wikwemkoong Unceded Territory for a new long-term care home has been a long time coming.
Northern Ontario Agricultural Conference returns to Sudbury in February
After a one-year hiatus, a revamped Northern Ontario Agricultural Conference will return to Sudbury in February.
Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank hosting open house
The Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank is hosting an open house in early November.
Inquest called into death of Wiikwemkoong man
A coroner’s inquest has been called into the death of a Wiikwemkoong man.
New executive director heads up Manitoulin – North Shore Victims Services
A new executive director has been appointed at Manitoulin- North Shore Victims Services.
A bit of NOJHL action over the holiday weekend
The Greater Sudbury Cubs needed overtime to edge out the Blind River Beavers this weekend.
New Swing Bridge for Manitoulin Island – Ford personally makes the announcement
The Ontario government has announced a $9-milllion dollar investment in replacing the Little Current Swing Bridge, the only land road connecting the mainland to Manitoulin Island by awarding a contract for the detailed design of a new, modern two-lane structure.
Two new long-term care facilities for Manitoulin Island
Ontario Premier Doug Ford was on Manitoulin Island yesterday with several ministers and local government leaders in tow to announce two major long-term care projects.
Couple opens Espanola’s first Indigenous-Canadian restaurant
A First Nation couple hailing from Whitefish River First Nation has opened Espanola’s very first Indigenous-Canadian restaurant called Morningstar Catering.
Numbers are in for Espanola’s Terry Fox Run
The numbers are in for the money raised in Espanola to go towards the Terry Fox Foundation.
Multi-million-dollar donation made to Health Sciences North
A construction business and the family behind it have made a multi-million-dollar donation to Health Sciences North.
One thousand graduates and counting
The Rainbow District School Board and Cambrian are celebrating after hitting the 1,000-graduate milestone at the Barrydowne campus.
Public Health Sudbury confirms West Nile virus in a horse
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has received confirmation that a horse in the Greater Sudbury area has tested positive for West Nile virus.
Referrals open for United Way’s Keeping Seniors Warm Program in Espanola area
Espanola is part of the United Way’s Keeping Seniors Warm Program and is looking for applicants in the local area.
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College strike over by full-time support workers
A tentative agreement has been reached between the union representing more than 10-thousand full-time college support staff and Ontario’s 24 colleges including Cambrian College, which has a main campus in Sudbury, and satellite campuses in Espanola and Little Current.
Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services introduce new CEO
The Board of Directors of Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services has appointed Karen Kennedy as the new Chief Executive Officer.
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Chief focuses on new long-term care facility
Ogimaa Tim Ominika says the recently announced $45-million dollars coming to Wikwemkoong Unceded Territory for a new long-term care home has been a long time coming.
Northern Ontario Agricultural Conference returns to Sudbury in February
After a one-year hiatus, a revamped Northern Ontario Agricultural Conference will return to Sudbury in February.
Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank hosting open house
The Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank is hosting an open house in early November.
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