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Celebrating International Literacy Day on the first day of school
By Rosalind Russell – Yesterday was International Literacy Day, which marks the power of literacy and its role in creating opportunity, equity and a more informed society. Rainbow District School Board CEO, Bruce Bourget, says International Literacy Day fell on … Continue reading
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Grand opening of new school in Blind River today
By Rosalind Russell – The official welcome to the brand new Three Rivers School in Blind River is set for today. The official opening includes all the celebratory milestones including ribbon-cutting, speeches and tours. The new school in Blind River, … Continue reading
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Renaissance Centre hosting meet-and-greets for candidates
By Rosalind Russell – The Renaissance Active Living Centre of Elliot Lake, as a community service, will be providing its space for the use of all candidates registered in the 2026 municipal election to allow the community to meet, greet … Continue reading
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Fifth Annual Drug Walk: a special gathering for one woman
By Rosalind Russell – Laura Ann Robitaille, a mother of three daughters, a widow, and an addict, marked her recovery by attending the Fifth Annual Drug Walk in Espanola last Friday. Robitaille, 53, told Around & About she had been … Continue reading
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Massey Solar Project open house this week
By Rosalind Russell – Potentia Renewables Incorporated is hosting community drop-in sessions for the proposed Massey Solar Project this week. The company says the sessions give community members a chance to speak directly with the project team, ask questions, and … Continue reading
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Honouring Constable Marc Hovingh – Swing Bridge renamed in his honour
By Rosalind Russell – Nearly 300 family members, community leaders, and partners gathered last Friday morning in the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre ballroom in Little Current for a bridge dedication ceremony honouring Manitoulin Island OPP Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh, … Continue reading
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Second Annual Hovingh Bike Rodeo and Tour de Force huge success on Manitoulin
By Rosalind Russell – The OPP Youth Foundation, along with the Ontario Provincial Police – North East Region, hosted a bike rodeo in partnership with the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service over the weekend. The Second Annual Bike Rodeo was held … Continue reading
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Brita Recycle Program
By Sue Cairns – The Espanola Lion’s Club, with the help of the Espanola Public Library, have a Brita recycle program in place.Drop your used, DRY Brita filters and products at the desk of the library for recycle. Please do … Continue reading
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