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Rainbow District School Board welcomes 14,246 students on September 8th
According to official predicted enrolment for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, Rainbow District School Board will welcome 14,246 students in Rainbow Schools when classes resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. In the elementary panel, enrolment will total 9,176 … Continue reading
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Jump Day at Espanola High welcomes Niners
By Rosalind Russell – It was a full house at Espanola High School yesterday for their annual Jump Day welcoming grade niners and new students to the school. Teachers were available to talk about class schedules, provide tours, help find … Continue reading
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Flag-raising marks September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais welcomed his council, municipal staff and supporters to the raising of the flag marking September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month yesterday morning. Moose Morning host, Rosalind Russell, who also sits on the … Continue reading
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Dedication of bridge in memory of fallen OPP Constable Marc Hovingh
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police will host a bridge dedication ceremony this Friday in Little Current. The bridge dedication honours the late Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh, who died in the line of duty on November 19, 2020, … Continue reading
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Renaissance Active Living Centre shows off its new digs
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Renaissance Active Living Centre showed off its new digs yesterday, celebrating with cake, snacks, ribbon-cutting and a generous donation. Dozens of supporters attended the grand reopening of the organization in its new quarters at … Continue reading
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Baldwin Township is preparing to celebrate 100th anniversary
By Rosalind Russell – 2027 is not that far away, so the Township of Baldwin is beginning its 100th anniversary celebration with a photo contest highlighting the diversity, history and beauty of the municipality. According to the township, the contest … Continue reading
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Rainbow District School Board welcomes Student Trustees for 2026-2027
By Rosalind Russell – Grade 12 students Sadie Gardiner of Lockerby Composite School and Tehya Montgomery of LaSalle Secondary School will serve as Student Trustees on the Rainbow District School Board for the 2026-2027 School Year. Board Chair David Farrow … Continue reading
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West Nile virus positive bird reported in Espanola
Issued: Monday, August 31, 2026 Public Health Sudbury & Districts has received confirmation that an American Crow in the Espanola area has tested positive for West Nile virus. The last infected bird reported was in 2025. “The last person confirmed to … Continue reading
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