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Trump declares himself the winner
By Rosalind Russell – World leaders are congratulating Donald Trump as he declared victory in the US election, capping one of the most tumultuous campaigns in modern political history to defeat his Democratic challenger Kamala Harris. Trump’s apparent success marks … Continue reading
Espanola Lions Donate to Pond Hockey
By Grant Lewis – Many years ago, Paul Kallioinen approached the Lions Club with the idea of a Pond Hockey program for Espanola. Needless to say the club jumped on board and have supported the idea ever since.What a wonderful … Continue reading
Treaties Recognition Week underway
By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board is acknowledging Treaties Recognition Week. Board education director Bruce Bourget says staff and students in Rainbow Schools have access to a resource for schools to support the commitment to truth and … Continue reading
New legislation honours veterans
By Rosalind Russell – With Remembrance Day less than a week away, the province is introducing the Honouring Veterans Act. The bill would expand recognition to veterans for their service and contributions to Canada. A new award is … Continue reading
Candlelight vigil for missing woman held on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Around 50 people took part in a candlelight vigil this past weekend on Manitoulin Island to share their prayers for a local woman who has been missing for over a month. While police and volunteers continue … Continue reading
Manitoulin Island business run by women recognized by the province
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island business has been recognized by the province for its unique ownership. The provincial Women’s Excellence award was presented last Friday to the Split Rail Brewing Company of Gore Bay. The company produces beer … Continue reading
OTF grant for Mount Dufour upgrade to septic system
By Rosalind Russell – Local governmental representatives and Mount Dufour volunteers met with Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Mantha last Friday, to mark the completion of an overhaul to the septic system that is vital to the continued operation of the ski … Continue reading
School board offers unique fast track program for Grade 8 students
By Rosalind Russell – The Sparking Secondary Success Program introduced by the Algoma District School Board has proven to be a success. According to Communications Director, Fran Walsh, the program allows grade 8 students to earn a high school credit … Continue reading
Information session on radon this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – There will be an information session in Massey this weekend focusing on radon. November is Radon Awareness Month across Canada and Algoma Radon Testing is hosting information sessions in various communities across the North Shore to … Continue reading
Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord and AEFO – supply teachers reach a tentative agreement
By Rosalind Russell – A tentative agreement was reached on October 25, 2024 between the union representing occasional teachers (Association des enseignantes et enseignants franco-ontariens de l’Ontario – suppléants du Nord-Ouest publique) and the Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord. According … Continue reading
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