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Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday is not to be confused with the practice of Mother’s Day. Mothering Sunday dates back to the 16th century in England. On this special day people would attend honour the church where they were baptized as a child. … Continue reading
Cambrian College and Rainbow District School Board host local skills competition
By Rosalind Russell – Every year, Team Sudbury travels to Toronto to compete in Skills Ontario with this year’s competition beginning February 28th in Sudbury. Alison Caruso, Cambrian’s manager of student recruitment, says Cambrian College and Rainbow District School Board … Continue reading
Public comment sought on safety booms for local dams
By Rosalind Russell – Vale says it has made submissions to the Navigable Waters Registry for new safety booms and relocation of others on five local dams on the Spanish and Vermillion rivers. According to the company, public comment is … Continue reading
Elliot Lake council will fill vacancy by appointment
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council have agreed unanimously to fill a vacancy on council by appointment. An intense discussion followed as to whether to make a direct appointment, open it up to candidates who ran in the last … Continue reading
Rainbow Board and OSSTF secondary teachers reach tentative local agreement
Rainbow District School Board and the Federation representing more than 350 permanent secondary teachers in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island have reached a tentative agreement at the local level. Details of the agreement will be presented to members of the … Continue reading
Rainbow students take part in Technological Skills Competition on February 28th
Rainbow District School Board will host its 17th annual Technological Skills Competition on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The event will take place at Cambrian College in Sudbury and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 2486 in Azilda. Some … Continue reading
“I will keep fighting for access to healthcare in the North.” says MPP Michael Mantha
QUEEN’S PARK – Today MPP Mantha’s Bill 13, the Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee Act, was defeated by a vote of 32 to 73 at second reading. “I want to thank my colleagues who supported this bill to help … Continue reading
Skate-a-thon raises thousands for Sick Kids
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Recreation Complex was the place to be on Saturday with sunny skies, fairly warm temperatures, and plenty of family activities to raise funds for Toronto Sick Kids Hospital. Alex and Kelsey McKechnie’s little … Continue reading
Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre dealing with challenges
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre officials say they’re aware of the situation in Sault Ste. Marie where some 10,000 people have been de-rostered from the Group Health Centre due to physicians retiring or resigning but … Continue reading
Elliot Lake cheering on their Special Olympian
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lakers will be cheering on their own Special Olympian this week, 29-year-old Adam Cormier, who will compete in five-pin bowling. Cormier was selected as part of Team Ontario at the national qualifier held in Sudbury … Continue reading
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