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Sports – École La Renaissance Lynx’s stand out in basketball
By Rosalind Russell – The girls’ basketball team from École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola achieved a remarkable feat earlier this week by winning a tournament involving no fewer than six teams representing elementary schools in Espanola and the North … Continue reading
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Cambrian College and Donors Provide Nearly $1.5 Million in scholarships and bursaries to students
By Rosalind Russell – It was a packed house Wednesday evening at Cambrian College as students, alumni and donors gathered at the college to celebrate close to $1.5 million in bursaries and scholarships awarded this year to more than 1,400 … Continue reading
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Espanola’s annual Rite of Spring
By Rosalind Russell – Spring is here and despite the snow, plans move ahead for one of Espanola’s most popular Rites of Spring. The Espanola Knights Cruisers car club is hosting its 21st Annual Cruise-In, which has been set for … Continue reading
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MPP Michael Mantha introduces bill to recognize contributions of waterpower to Ontario.
By Rosalind Russell – Yesterday Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, introduced the Waterpower Day Act, 2024. He says waterpower contributes one quarter of Ontario’s electricity, and it has been a cornerstone of Ontario’s grid for more than a century. “ Mantha … Continue reading
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Catholic teachers ratify agreement on central terms
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association President René Jansen in de Wal says the Association’s 45,000 Catholic-teacher members have ratified the agreement on central terms for a new contract. The issues addressed include better reporting and … Continue reading
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SPORTS – UCCM police play vital role as part of Little NHL 50th
By Rosalind Russell – United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Chief of Police James Killeen and Staff Sergeant Brad Mack were honored to present medals and championship trophies, fostering community spirit and sportsmanship during the recent 50th Anniversary Little NHL … Continue reading
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Rainbow Schools host Embrace Diversity: Free to Be Me Conference on March 28th
Rainbow District School Board will host a half-day symposium aimed at creating and enhancing school-based supports for students in Grades 7 and 8 who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ as well as students with friends in these communities. Since its inception in … Continue reading
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MPP Michael Mantha pushes government to listen to forestry sector ie. Espanola closure
By Rosalind Russell – Yesterday during question period Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, called on the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to open a dialogue with the forestry sector in Ontario about the pressures facing the industry. Mantha expressed concern … Continue reading
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Power play paces Espanola past Blind River
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Paper Kings scored three times on the power play to lift them to a 3-2 win over the Blind River Beavers Tuesday in Game 4 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League West Division … Continue reading
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NSHN Expanding Medical Imaging Services at Thessalon & Richards Landing – Matthews Sites
By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network Medical Imaging department is excited to announce that services are expanding at the Thessalon and Richards Landing – Matthews sites in April. Tim Vine, NSHN President & CEO says effective Tuesday … Continue reading