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Hughes Calls for Immediate Action on MMIWG and First Nations Policing

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes has brought the disappearance of a Manitoulin woman to national attention. In response to the disappearance of Juanita Migwans, also known as Winnie, a 30-year-old woman from M’Chigeeng First Nation, Hughes, addressed … Continue reading

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Funding to Connect More People to Dementia Care 

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing to help assist with dementia care. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, MPP says the government is investing $86,100 to connect more people to dementia care, support, and services they need when they … Continue reading

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Rainbow students take part in accounting competition today 

By Rosalind Russell – Secondary students from Rainbow Schools will test their business acumen at an Accounting Case Study Competition today in Sudbury.  Kerry-Lynn Martel, Curriculum Co-ordinator with the Rainbow board says some 36 business-savvy students in Grades 10 to … Continue reading

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Immunization updates required for school 

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reminding all parents and guardians to check, vaccinate, and update their child’s immunization record to ensure they meet Ontario’s school vaccination requirements.  Sara Noble, a manager with the Vaccine Preventable … Continue reading

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Algoma school board acclaims chair and vice chair 

By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma District School Board has acclaimed the chair and vice-chair for another term  According to the release, Jennifer Sarlo has been acclaimed as chair and Elaine Johnston acclaimed as Vice Chair of the board.  Sarlo … Continue reading

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Gélinas: we cannot ignore Police Mental Health 

By Rosalind Russell – Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas has reintroduced her bill to honour police officers who died by suicide due to being in the line of duty, by including them in highway memorials for fallen officers.  She says … Continue reading

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Espanola Lions ClubPresents Cheque To Espanola Legion

By Grant Lewis – Thanks to the wonderful support of our Lions T.V. Bingo for the Legion, the Lions club was delighted to present a cheque for $2,770 to the Espanola Legion. The Poppy Campaign was a huge success this … Continue reading

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Espanola mother/daughter duo pen book series about … a very special dog named Bandit

By Rosalind Russell – A mother/daughter duo in Espanola has penned a book series for kids, and it is all about a dog named Bandit who is with us in spirit.Shelly Wikiruk and her daughter, Sarah Belanger, have released a … Continue reading

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Nairn & Hyman Township Firefighters hosting food drive 

By Rosalind Russell – The Nairn & Hyman Township Firefighters are hosting a food drive to stock shelves at their local food bank.  Officials say anyone wishing to donate is asked to drop by the fire hall on December 11th … Continue reading

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Espanola High School Movember raises thousands 

By Rosalind Russell – There is a teacher at Espanola High School who will be sporting a different look throughout December following the Movember challenge.  Teachers, staff and students worked hard throughout the month of November to raise funds and … Continue reading