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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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Manitoulin OPP assisting in knife-related investigation involving injured officer

Manitoulin OPP is investigating a knife-related incident that resulted in serious injuries to a Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service officer. Constable Berkley Parisien says yesterday morning around 5 am, officers responded...

High speed broadband project well received in Espanola

The Northern Ontario Gigabit Fibre Project has achieved another milestone with local communities across the North Shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island moving one step closer to the broadband service...

Manitoulin Agriculture Day featured tours and tests

Manitoulin Agriculture Day was held on Sunday with tours and tests in Tekhummah on Manitoulin Island. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg says the day was hosted by Lyle Renecker and his...

Go Fund Me set up for Little Warrior

A Go Fund Me has set up to help an Elliot Lake boy to get the surgery he needs in the United States. Jessie Hennessey says her son, Elijah, was...

Public health researching measles in Sudbury & Manitoulin districts

Since Public Health Sudbury & Districts reported a measles infection last Tuesday (July 22), it has been investigating the source in order to prevent further spread. Dr. M. Mustafa Hirji,...

Laurentian plays hosts to high school students

July has not been a holiday for some students. This week, Laurentian University concluded its third year of hosting Shad Canada, a not-for-profit organization empowering Grade 10 and 11 students...

2025 All Nations Childcare Gathering

The 2025 All Nations Childcare Gathering, hosted by Kenjgewin Teg’s Manitoulin and Mnidoo Mnising Sharing and Learning Centre for All, brought together early learning educators for three days of...

Manitoulin Group acquires Quebec motor carrier

The Manitoulin Group of Companies is expanding its presence in northwestern Quebec and Ontario with the acquisition of a transport company out of Quebec. According to the release, the group,...

Free trade between provinces and territories

Canada's premiers are working on a mutual recognition agreement which would eliminate barriers and open up free trade across...

WTPS Welcomes Anthony Kilburn as Staff Sergeant

The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is welcoming Anthony Kilburn as Staff Sergeant and the new Divisional Commander for the...

Gigabit Fibre Project coming to Espanola

The Gigabit Fibre Project is coming to the North Shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island with a launch in Espanola...

Strengthening protection of data at educational institutions

An education technology software company is ensuring its security measures will be strengthened following a cyber attack that impacted...

No resolution on tailings disposition, publicity campaign now underway

Residents voiced their discontent at the lack of response to the trucking of niobium tailings into the site of...

Elliot Lake Food Bank-Fox Drive Industrial Park receives funding

The Ontario government is investing over $375,00 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to renovate the Elliot Lake...

Espanola replacing refrigeration system at complex

The province has come through with funding for the Town of Espanola to replace the refrigeration system at the...

Manitoulin OPP recover a body from the Spanish River

On Sunday (July 20), around 1:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a deceased person found in the...
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Manitoulin OPP assisting in knife-related investigation involving injured officer

Manitoulin OPP is investigating a knife-related incident that resulted...

High speed broadband project well received in Espanola

The Northern Ontario Gigabit Fibre Project has achieved another...

Manitoulin Agriculture Day featured tours and tests

Manitoulin Agriculture Day was held on Sunday with tours...

Go Fund Me set up for Little Warrior

A Go Fund Me has set up to help...

Public health researching measles in Sudbury & Manitoulin districts

Since Public Health Sudbury & Districts reported a measles...
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