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Rise in drug poisonings in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is warning of a rise in drug poisonings and unexpected reactions to substances in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. According to the release, the cause of the increase is unknown, but … Continue reading
Rocking the ice and snow in a great way
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School has been rocking it on ice and snow. The Spartan Girls Curling Team and the Alpine Skiing Team brought home NSSSA banners as champions late last month. The Boys team also won, winning … Continue reading
International Women’s Day is this Sunday – gathering today
By Rosalind Russell – International Women’s Day is this weekend, and a local group is hosting a gathering today in Whitefish River First Nation. Mnidoo Mnising, the local coalition against domestic violence is hosting a gathering at the local community … Continue reading
Anishinabek Nation engages with U.S. policymakers on Great Lakes
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige is in Washington, D.C., this week to participate in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual Great Lakes Day. She joins native and nonnative leaders advocating for the environmental health and … Continue reading
Huron Shores fill council vacancies
By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores has appointed Luke Vine as Councillor for Ward 1 and Danielle Brown as Councillor for Wards 3 and 4 at a special meeting of council on March 5. The former mayor … Continue reading
School Buses cancelled in all three districts
By Rosalind Russell – Some students will get an extended March break, thanks to the weather. Due to icy and heavy fog conditions, all school buses have been cancelled in Espanola, Massey, and the Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin Districts. With … Continue reading
Espanola Minor Hockey Association seeking a vice-president
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Hockey Association is seeking a vice-president. The position needs someone with a strong love of the game, but also a background in hockey administration, a strong relationship with coaches and volunteers, and organizational … Continue reading
Espanola and Sagamok pollinators receive funding
By Rosalind Russell – Two local area schools are receiving funding from the World Wildlife Fund for pollination projects. Biidaaban school in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and Espanola High School are receiving funds from the WWF – Canada Go Wild … Continue reading
Wiikwemkoong hires new Director Of Child And Family Services
By Rosalind Russell – Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory has a new member of staff taking on the position of Director of Child and Family Services. Anna McGregor who has lived off and on her home First Nation of Wiikwemkoong, says she … Continue reading
Fundraising for robots’ competition
By Rosalind Russell – A fundraiser has been organized to assist a Manitoulin Island robotics team to earn funds for upcoming competitions. A Breakfast & Robot Demo fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday, March 15th at the Freshwater Community … Continue reading
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