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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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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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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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911 outages in Ontario

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received reports of intermittent 9-1-1 outages across the province. Members of the public requiring emergency police response are urged to call the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122, which remains fully … Continue reading

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Contract awarded for building new bridge at Little Current

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government has named a construction manager for the Little Current Swing Bridge replacement project. The new bridge will replace the existing bridge on Highway 6 connecting Manitoulin Island to the mainland, providing reliable, year-round … Continue reading

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Espanola woman founder of Oaks Tree of Love honouring lost pregnancies and newborns

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola woman, Kristin Pichoskie, the founder of the group, Oaks Tree of Love, says it is important to acknowledge lost pregnancies and newborns. Pichoskie says the campaign was named in memory of her son, Oak … Continue reading

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