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Blind River renames outdoor rink for local professional hockey player
By Rosalind Russell – Blind River has renamed their outdoor rink after a local professional hockey player. Don and Glen ‘Bud’ MacIver are well known as the fathers of hockey in Blind River. Mayor Sally Hagman says that in 1948, … Continue reading
Rainbow secondary schools host Information Nights for Grade 8 students
Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to Information Nights at Rainbow secondary schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island. All students are welcome to participate, regardless of which school students currently attend. Grade 6 students are welcome in … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools collect $57,830 for area food banks
Rainbow Schools have once again joined forces to fight hunger and feed hope this holiday season by participating in the Edgar Burton Food Drive. From festive concerts and community canvasses to spirit days and sports events, staff and students took … Continue reading
CSC Nouvelon secondary schools to host open house events
Grade 8 students and their parents are invited to visit Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s eight secondary school during their Open House events from January 13 to January 22, 2025. See attached press release for more information.
Fall Economic Statement Does Little to Help Canadians: Hughes
OTTAWA – On Monday, the Federal government released their Fall Economic Statement at a time when Canadians are still struggling with growing inequality and a cost-of-living crisis. Yet, despite the challenges people are facing, the Fall Economic Statement does very … Continue reading
Christmas bazaar benefits medical equipment fund
By Rosalind Russell – The numbers are in from the annual Christmas Bazaar held in Spanish every year to raise funds for the local clinic. Spanish Health Committee Chair Jocelyne Bishop says the bazaar held earlier this month was the … Continue reading
Elliot Lake pool reopens for water lovers
By Rosalind Russell – It’s good news for Elliot Lakers who have been patiently waiting for the retrofit of the local pool to be completed. According to the release, the City of Elliot Lake re-opened the facility to the public … Continue reading
Alzheimer Society of Ontario marks legislative session for dementia care
By Rosalind Russell – The Alzheimer Society of Ontario says the government’s new broad commitment to improving dementia care will improve care for patients across the country. Cathy Barrick, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, says Bill 121 has … Continue reading
Expanding Ornge with two new, very fast planes
By Rosalind Russell – The province is expanding Ornge Air Ambulance’s fleet by adding two larger, high-speed fixed-wing aircraft. It’s part of a 93-million-dollar funding announcement that the province says will better connect people in northern and rural communities to … Continue reading
Canada Post: Back to work, but slowly
By Rosalind Russell – Mail is set to begin moving again today after a month-long strike by Canada Post employees comes to a close, even as the union representing postal workers challenges the intervention in the labour dispute. Canada Post … Continue reading
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