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2024-2025 Annual Report for Rainbow Schools now available online
Rainbow District School Board’s Annual Report for the 2024-2025 school year is now available online at rainbowschools.ca. Click here: https://www.rainbowschools.ca/about-us/annual-report-2024-2025/ The Annual Report provides a snapshot of how the Board’s strategic priorities are being implemented in Rainbow Schools. Guided by … Continue reading
Ontario Fire Marshall’s office puts out a Recall Alert
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Fire Marshall’s office has put out a recall alert on a charger. According to the release, Health Canada has recalled the Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Charger due to a serious fire and burn hazard. … Continue reading
Counterfeit bills rampant this time of year
By Rosalind Russell – The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service recently received a report from a local business on Manitoulin Island about a counterfeit bill. According to the release, officers were given a counterfeit $50 Canadian bank note that was discovered … Continue reading
Northern Credit Union donates $130,000 to 25 communities
By Rosalind Russell – Three local area organizations have received financial supports as part of Northern Credit’s Union Season of Impact Program – Giving for Good. Larry’s Place Fresh Start for Men in Elliot Lake, Algoma Harvest, and Espanola’s Boogie … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools collect $64,294 for area food banks
Rainbow Schools have once again joined forces to fight hunger and feed hope this holiday season by participating in the Edgar Burton Food Drive. From festive concerts and community canvasses to spirit days and sports events, staff and students took … Continue reading
Hometown boy does good … on the ice
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola will be able to cheer on one of their own when the junior A team, the Espanola Paper Kings, take to the ice. This season, Espanola’s own 16-year-old Carter Mullen is currently … Continue reading
Northlander back on track … for 2026
By Rosalind Russell – Quarter to six in the morning and 11:30 at night. That’s when the new Northlander passenger train service will arrive in North Bay, once it is launched. The proposed service schedule is posted on the Northlander … Continue reading
Kenjgewin Teg named official test site for Canadian Adult Education Credential
By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg has been designated as an official test site for the new Canadian Adult Education Credential. President Beverley Roy says being a test site is the first step in supporting access to expanded learning, and … Continue reading
Science North receives funds for new exhibit featuring water
By Rosalind Russell – A renewal project featuring a new exhibition will be mounted at Science North in Sudbury after receiving $650,000 in federal funding from FedNor. Ashley Larose, the CEO of Science North says the new ‘Woven by Water’ … Continue reading
Little explorers on the move!
In their Physical Education class, the Kindergarten students at École catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) have fun while developing their motor skills. Each activity is an opportunity to move, play, and discover… one small step at a time, with a big … Continue reading

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