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Students participate in Rainbow District School Board Science Fair

By Rosalind Russell – From Wind to Watts and Minds vs. Machines are just a few of the topics that will be explored at the Rainbow District School Board Science Fair today.  Approximately 55 projects from students in Grades 7 … Continue reading →

Northern Ontario Mining Showcase at PDAC 2025

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Mining Showcase pavilion is officially up and running at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s International Convention in Toronto . The convention will run for four days and is expected to attract more … Continue reading →

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2025 Women of Manitoulin Entrepreneur Network Conference set to go

By Rosalind Russell – The 2025 Women of Manitoulin Entrepreneur Network Conference is set to go this Spring. Network founder Barbara Baker says the conference will take place April 27 from 8am – 5pm at the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference … Continue reading →

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Harvest Kitchen in Elliot Lake appreciates donations

By Rosalind Russell – 966. That is the number of meals served at the Harvest Kitchen in Elliot Lake over the last month. According to the release, the volunteer organization has served over 4,500 meals since October. So far this … Continue reading →

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First Nations surveying communities about mental health delivery

By Rosalind Russell – The First Peoples Wellness Circle is launching a survey about mental health delivery. The survey is part of an ongoing Current State Analysis project looking at the 20 Mental Wellness Teams working in First Nations communities … Continue reading →

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CSC Nouvelon and Collège Boréal team up with hockey

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon and Collège Boréal have entered into a partnership to enhance the four Hockey Canada Skills Academy programs offered in CSC Nouvelon schools. To encourage students to participate in the sport, a … Continue reading →

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Algoma-Manitoulin goes blue

By Rosalind Russell – Bill Rosenberg of Thessalon will represent Algoma-Manitoulin at Queens’ Park after he garnered over 41% of the vote.Rosenberg’s win means Algoma-Manitoulin will be part of the majority government with Doug Ford’s PCs winning the province. He was … Continue reading →

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Transportation cancelled, schools remain open – Sudbury, Espanola, Masse and Manitoulin Districts

By Rosalind Russell – Due to the imminent snowfall warning and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation services for English Catholic, English public, French Catholic and French public schools in Espanola, Massey, Sudbury and on Manitoulin Island are … Continue reading →

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Final agreement reached in reforming First Nations Child and Family Services

By Rosalind Russell – After nearly two decades of talks, the Chiefs of Ontario have passed a resolution to support and ratify the final agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario … Continue reading →

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Algoma Public Health Champions named for 2024

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health has named two Public Health Champions for 2024 at their board of health meeting held this Wednesday. According to the release, the annual award, now in its seventh year, is given to an … Continue reading →

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