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Fifth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon raises over $12,000 for NOFCC
By Rosalind Russell – The Fifth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon hosted by Moose 99.3 FM in Espanola has raised over $12,000 in monetary donations and donated items. The radiothon has raised over $4,500 so far, and counting, to be … Continue reading
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Anthony Mandamin Memorial Walk Saturday – hit & run still unsolved
By Rosalind Russell – A Memorial Walk is being held tomorrow in Wiikwemkoong to mark the passing of Anthony Mandamin twenty years ago. According to the Wikwemikong Tribal Police, Mandamin was killed in a hit-and-run on September 16, 2006, in … Continue reading
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Homelessness adversely affects the North
By Rosalind Russell – Homelessness is disproportionately affecting the North, according to a new report by the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario, which shows that four of the top ten areas with the highest rates of homelessness are located in … Continue reading
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2026 James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award Recipients
By Rosalind Russell – The James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award is given annually to Indigenous Junior (12 years old and younger) and Senior (13 to 18 years old) students for their creative writing talent in three geographic categories: … Continue reading
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100 percent Eco Schools Certified Environmental challenges in Rainbow Schools begin with EcoStart
By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board is kicking off another school year of environmental challenges with EcoStart. According to CEO Bruce Bourget, staff and students in Rainbow Schools will create or renew their school’s EcoCode – an environmental … Continue reading
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Fifth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon raising funds for NOFCC
By Rosalind Russell – The Fifth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon, hosted by The Moose 99.3 – CJJM, is being held today at its Espanola studio. The radiothon raises funds for the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer, including … Continue reading
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Rainbow Schools Wear Pink on September 17th for its 19th Stand Up Against Bullying Day
By Rosalind Russell – Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink today as the Rainbow District School Board marks the start of the school year with a focus on safe schools. Board chair David Farrow says wearing pink … Continue reading
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Funding will support repairs to Elliot Lake’s Rogers Arena
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government has invested $2 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to assist the City of Elliot Lake in covering the costs of critical structural repairs and upgrades to the Rogers Arena. … Continue reading
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