The Northern Ontario Curling Association Playdowns are underway in Espanola. The event, hosted by the Espanola Curling Club, officially opened with a ceremony last night, to welcome the ten men’s and five women’s teams vying for first place. The public can attend today and tomorrow for free, $5 for a day...

Northern Lights Bowling Centre in Elliot Lake is hosting its 13th Annual Bowl for the Children even early next month. The funds raised from the evening of bowling helps fund sports, school excursions and outdoor activities. Last year, 50 local children were given a school bag filled with supplies and a...

Registrations have begun for the 2025 LaCloche Foothills Job Fair & Career Expo. Businesses and industry professionals are asked to contact the Economic Development Officer in Espanola if they are interested in taking part. Participants from the townships of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Nairn & Hyman and Baldwin and the Town of Espanola...

Espanola council has endorsed a ten-year contract with local bylaw enforcement. The deal with Rainbow District Animal Services and By-Law Enforcement was signed after both parties agreed to cap annual inflationary increases to 2% annually. Rainbow also agrees to take on additional property standards responsibilities to increase pro-active enforcement, especially along...

Winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm possible for northern sections. Freezing rain with light ice build-up possible. When: Tapering off this morning. Additional information: Areas north of Elliot Lake are expected to see 20 to 40 cm of snow with the Elliot Lake...

The Anishinaabe Spiritual Centre is revitalizing its programming and it's starting with a Lenten gathering. According to the release, the centre is inviting the public to a Day of Reflection and Reconciliation on Saturday, April 5th, from 11:45 am to 6 pm. The day’s gathering will begin with a luncheon followed...