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Vietnam veteran from Massey in Washington, D.C., for reunion
By Rosalind Russell – A veteran who served in both the American Army in Vietnam and in the Canadian Navy is in Washington, District of Columbia, for a unique reunion of Vietnam vets marking the 50th anniversary of the end … Continue reading
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Edsby communications platform launched in Rainbow Schools
By Rosalind Russell – To enhance ongoing communication with families, the Rainbow District School Board has launched the Edsby communications platform in all Rainbow Schools. In recent weeks, parents/guardians received an email invitation to activate their Edsby account. Parents/guardians who … Continue reading
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Banana Bonspiel to support NOFCC – yup – banana costumes!
By Rosalind Russell – The Curling Bananas Charity Bonspiel is set for Halloween weekend in support of the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer. The Espanola Curling Club’s Logan Emiry says this is the first time they are hosting … Continue reading
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Algoma Indigenous artists featured in special show
By Rosalind Russell – A unique art display opens in Blind River today, featuring Indigenous artists from across the Algoma District. The Timber Village Museum is hosting the special art show & sale celebrating original artwork, including Cecil Youngfox, Conrad … Continue reading
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Fifth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon raises over $12,000 for NOFCC
By Rosalind Russell – The Fifth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon hosted by Moose 99.3 FM in Espanola has raised over $12,000 in monetary donations and donated items. The radiothon has raised over $4,500 so far, and counting, to be … Continue reading
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Anthony Mandamin Memorial Walk Saturday – hit & run still unsolved
By Rosalind Russell – A Memorial Walk is being held tomorrow in Wiikwemkoong to mark the passing of Anthony Mandamin twenty years ago. According to the Wikwemikong Tribal Police, Mandamin was killed in a hit-and-run on September 16, 2006, in … Continue reading
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Homelessness adversely affects the North
By Rosalind Russell – Homelessness is disproportionately affecting the North, according to a new report by the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario, which shows that four of the top ten areas with the highest rates of homelessness are located in … Continue reading
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2026 James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award Recipients
By Rosalind Russell – The James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award is given annually to Indigenous Junior (12 years old and younger) and Senior (13 to 18 years old) students for their creative writing talent in three geographic categories: … Continue reading
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