Steph Larouche

Regional Cluster Program Director

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Moose Mornings with Roz

Sometimes quirky, sometimes tongue in cheek, but always ready to share a wonderful memory, a generous spirit, a good laugh and a great story, Roz welcomes calls and posts from everyone.

COVID-19 vaccination opportunities: week of July 19, 2021

Algoma Public Health is now reporting 4 active cases of Covid 19 in its area.  The individual who tested positive is self-isolating. Meanwhile, Public Health Sudbury and District is offering...

Manitoulin film project receives funding

Over $7.3 million is flowing from the province to the northeast region for film and television projects, including one on Manitoulin Island. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing and Minister of...

Vale strike continues – talks resume today

The two sides involved in the Vale strike hope a third party will be the magic charm in reaching a deal and ending a strike, which is entering its...

It’s time to catch up

Wondering what to do if your child missed Grade 7 and 8 school vaccines? To get students caught up on vaccines they may have missed, youth aged 12 and older...

The COVID NUMBERS … milestone for Elliot Lake

With dose 10,000 Elliot Lake’s Family Health Team has reached a milestone in the fight against COVID-19. Team member Doctor Tim diBortoli administered the shot on Friday afternoon adding the...

Forest fire smoke and your health

With active forest fires in northwestern Ontario and eastern Manitoba, Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements for northern Ontario, including the Algoma District. Nicole Lindahl with Algoma Public...

More snow on the way

Snowfall warning in effect for: Espanola - Killarney Significant snowfall tonight into Monday morning. Snow is expected to develop over the area this evening as a low pressure system approaches. Snow...

Fire Ban in effect for Huron Shores

Due to the current hot dry weather and the 14 day forecast not indicating any significant rain and continued...

New Manitoulin OPP detachment nearing completion

The new Manitoulin OPP detachment, which will serve the Manitoulin Island and the Espanola area, is nearing completion. Lauren Wiseman...

Schools offering online registration for the fall

School might be out for the summer, but the registration process is continuing online. Rainbow District School Board Education Director...

TWO TEENS CHARGED FOLLOWING SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION

On June 23 members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the OPP responded to a report of a sexual assault...

Two school boards reach tentative deals with teachers

In the final hours, two local area school boards have reached tentative deals with their teacher unions. Education Director Paul...

Espanola Legion offering tax clinics for the community

If you were unable to get your income tax return done due to the COVID-19 virus and are on...

Heat Warning in effect for the area

A heat event continues into the weekend. Espanola - Killarney Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake Blind River - Thessalon Daytime...

Interview: Jeff Yurek Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation, and Parks

The provincial government is set to make an announcement about Ontario Parks today. Vista Director of News Wendy Gray...
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Latest News

Postmedia cutting print copies of Northern newspapers, focusing on digital

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

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

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

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

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

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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