A 56-year-old Chelmsford man is facing drug trafficking charges and more after a police investigation. GSPS Communication Director Kaitlyn Dunn says while investigating Chelmsford, officers observed what they believed to be an active methamphetamine lab, so officers arrested a man and contacted Greater Sudbury Fire Services HAZMAT Techs while detectives...

The Espanola Regional Hospital and Heath Centre Board of Directors is looking to fill three vacancies and is seeking applications of interest from candidates in their service area. Officials say the new directors would work closely with the rest of the board to discuss various projects, help with fundraising to...

International Women’s Day is this weekend and a local group is hosting a gathering today in Whitefish River First Nation. Mnidoo Mnising, the local coalition against domestic violence is hosting a gathering at the local community centre from 10 am to 2 pm today. Three keynote speakers and a four-legged friend...

The City of Elliot Lake has been successful in filling the Director of Finance role and will welcome the new treasurer, Andrew Ault this spring. According to the release, Ault brings a wealth of expertise in finance, management, and strategic oversight. Currently completing his PhD in Finance at Carleton University, with...

A fundraiser has been organized to assist a Manitoulin Island robotics team to earn funds for upcoming competitions. A Breakfast & Robot Demo fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday, March 15th at the Freshwater Community Church in Mindemoya. Manitoulin Metal will be hosting the breakfast from 9 am to noon. All...

Two local area schools are receiving funding from the World Wildlife Fund for pollination projects. Biidaaban school in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and Espanola High School are receiving funds from the WWF – Canada Go Wild Grants. Officials say the grants are valued between $1,500 and $3,000 and support student activities...