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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New agreement for sharing fire services – regional fire chief named
The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers and the Town of Espanola have entered into an agreement for a shared fire administration.
Former Manitoulin Island artist work featured on new two-dollar coin
The Royal Canadian Mint is honouring an artist’s work who originally hailed from Manitoulin Island.
Webbwood’s Remmington “Remmie” William Goodchild remembered
A Webbwood man was remembered by local area fire departments and other service providers last Friday.
Wear pink for Stand Up Against Bullying Day
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink next Thursday, September 11th, as the board marks the start of the school year with a focus on safe schools.
Blue-green algae in Espanola lake, which provides water to the municipality
A visible bloom of blue-green algae has been observed in Lake Apsey, and it contains toxins.
Memorialization of former AB Ellis Public School underway
The transformation of the former A.B. Ellis Public School site is one step closer to completion.
Man extradited and charged in connection to fatal fire in Huron Shores
A fourth person has been arrested, extradited to Canada and charged in connection with a fatal residential fire investigation in Huron Shores.
Kenjgewin Teg to launch First Accredited Program from IAESC: Indigenous Studies Program
Kenjgewin Teg is launching its first accredited program from the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC).
Jacko reinstated to head up Little NHL
Marian Jacko has been reinstated as the President of the Little Native Hockey League.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais and his council will be on hand for the official proclamation that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Drinking water advisory issued for Kagawong
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory for all residents of Kagawong on Manitoulin Island.
Horse dies from West Nile Virus in East Algoma
The Algoma Veterinary Clinic has confirmed a horse has died of West Nile in East Algoma.
NOSDA meets with several ministers as part of AMO conference
The Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association had several meetings with several Ontario ministers at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in Ottawa.
Petition underway on Manitoulin Island to keep Beer Store open
A petition is underway across Manitoulin Island for the Ontario government to cancel the closure of the Island’s one and only Beer Store.
Eight-year-old shooting victim to be buried on Manitoulin Island
An eight-year-old boy who died following a random shooting early Saturday morning, August 16th, has come home to Manitoulin Island.
Sables-Spanish Rivers Township councillor opposes solar farm
Mike Mercieca was the only councillor to vote down a motion by Sables-Spanish Rivers Council to begin the process of looking into a solar farm.
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New agreement for sharing fire services – regional fire chief named
The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers and the Town of Espanola have entered into an agreement for a shared fire administration.
Former Manitoulin Island artist work featured on new two-dollar coin
The Royal Canadian Mint is honouring an artist’s work who originally hailed from Manitoulin Island.
Webbwood’s Remmington “Remmie” William Goodchild remembered
A Webbwood man was remembered by local area fire departments and other service providers last Friday.
Wear pink for Stand Up Against Bullying Day
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink next Thursday, September 11th, as the board marks the start of the school year with a focus on safe schools.
Blue-green algae in Espanola lake, which provides water to the municipality
A visible bloom of blue-green algae has been observed in Lake Apsey, and it contains toxins.
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