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It is Election Day!
By Rosalind Russell – It is Election Day in Ontario with voters making their mark on electing municipal council members and school board trustees. Whether using online or in person voting, the polls close at 8 p.m. this evening. Results … Continue reading
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Poppy Campaign launched across the country
By Rosalind Russell – The Annual Poppy Campaign is underway across Canada. Members and supporters of the Royal Canadian Legions across the country are now out selling poppies. The funds raised go towards supporting local veterans and supporting the wider … Continue reading
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Northshore Quilting and Stitchery Guild celebrates 30 years
By Rosalind Russell – The Northshore Quilting and Stitchery Guild celebrated its 30th birthday on Saturday with a tea and quilt display at the Legion in Espanola. The hall was packed for the gathering that also included a craft sale … Continue reading
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Rainbow DSB top achieving English School Board in Northeast in EQAO
For the second consecutive year, Rainbow District School Board remains the overall top achieving English-language school board in EQAO in the Northeast Region. In the 2025-2026 school year, students in Rainbow Schools exceeded provincial results in all areas of the … Continue reading
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Rainbow Board thanks retiring Trustees for their dedicated service
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 marked the final Board meeting for three Trustees with the Rainbow District School Board, including one of the longest serving Trustees in Ontario. In a tribute to Trustees Doreen Dewar, Judy Kosmerly and Alex McCauley, who … Continue reading
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Espanola High School offers Night School Classes for Adult Learners
Are you interested in obtaining credits towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma? Espanola High School will offer free night school classes for adults 21 years of age and older residing in Espanola, Whitefish River First Nation, Webbwood, Massey, Willisville, Nairn … Continue reading
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Take a bite out of hunger – EHS hosting food drive
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School students will be canvassing local neighbourhoods in the communities of Espanola, Massey, Nairn Centre, Sagamok, Whitefish River First Nation, and Willisville next week to assist local food banks. Vice-principal Andrew Kendell says on October 27 as part … Continue reading
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Last advance polls today in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Monday is election day in municipalities and school boards across Ontario. In Espanola, there will be an advanced poll at the town office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at the Espanola Regional Recreation Centre … Continue reading
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Another planned outage in Elliot Lake this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – Hydro One is continuing its maintenance work in Elliot Lake with another planned outage this weekend. The utility says they will be carrying out the work this Sunday, October 25th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Some … Continue reading
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Belanger urges government to prioritize Canadian workers and veterans over American companies
By Rosalind Russell – MP Jim Bélanger is calling on the federal government to prioritize Canadian businesses and workers after the Canada Revenue Agency awarded a security services contract to Allied Universal, a U.S.-based firm, over the Canadian Corps of … Continue reading
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