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ALERT FOR TODAY: UPCOMING TEST OF THE ALERT READY SYSTEM
TODAY, Wednesday, November 19, at 12:55 pm, a test of Alert Ready will sound in Ontario. The test message will simulate an emergency alert, beginning with an alert tone. The message will indicate that it is a test and does … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools mark Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
By Rosalind Russell – Schools in Massey, Espanola and across the Manitoulin are taking part in Bullying Awareness and Prevention week. According to education director, Bruce Bourget, Rainbow Schools are marking Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week including hosting educational activities, … Continue reading
Upcoming new legislation will see impaired drivers paying ongoing child support
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is working on new measures that will require impaired drivers to pay ongoing child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian. Officials say the policy is part of an upcoming legislative … Continue reading
Laurentian University reaches $3 million settlement over retirees health benefit funds
By Rosalind Russell – A lawsuit against former Laurentian University leaders has been settled with a $3M settlement over benefit fund depletion. The proposed settlement is being presented to affected Laurentian employees at meetings throughout the rest of November with … Continue reading
Several Cambrian College programs suspended due to loss of international students
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College has suspended six more of its programs due to a projected deficit. According to the press release, the college is suspending new intake to another six programs mostly due to federal government policy changes … Continue reading
HSCDSB elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2025/26 Term
By Rosalind Russell – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has announced Sandra Turco has been re-elected as chair of the board of trustees, and John Bruno acclaimed as vice-chair for the 2025/26 term. Turco says as a board they … Continue reading
Harvest Kitchen new season startup in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Harvest Kitchen food security program launched Season 4 yesterday at the Elliot Lake Granite Sport & Social Club. According to the release, volunteers are excited to welcome diners back for 20 weeks of warm meals, … Continue reading
Blind River student recounts participation in Youth Parliament of Canada
By Rosalind Russell – A high school student from Blind River took part in the Youth Parliament of Canada earlier this month. Josée-Anne Burling, a Grade 12 student at École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord in Blind River, was selected to take … Continue reading
FONOM reacts positively to mine project
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities says the Nickel Canada Crawford mine project is the kind of nation-building investment our region has been calling for. It was designated to the federal Major Projects Office last week. … Continue reading
Smile Cookie Campaign gets underway today
By Rosalind Russell – If you love your Smile Cookie, then this week is for you with the 2025 Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign getting underway this morning. Tim Hortons franchises across the country will welcome volunteers today to ice up … Continue reading
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