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From Blind River to the North Pole – Christmas shared with Santa
By Rosalind Russell – It wouldn’t be Christmas without students writing to Santa to share the wish list. In anticipation of Christmas and the holiday season, earlier this month, Grade 1 and 2 students at École Saint-Joseph in Blind River … Continue reading
Community groups tour former pulp and paper mill – discuss diversification
By Rosalind Russell – BMI Group hosted a community workshop at for former Domtar pulp and paper mill in Espanola focused on the future of the former pulp and paper mill site and the broader LaCloche regional economy. The company … Continue reading
Several groups feed families and distribute toys
By Rosalind Russell – Several local areas groups distributed Christmas Hampers and toys this past weekend in the Sudbury and Espanola/North Shore Corridor. The Espanola Elks distributed some 150 hampers to individuals and families on Saturday in partnership with the … Continue reading
FONOM wants long-term focus on forestry
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is thinking long-term as it calls for a renewed provincial partnership to help sustain the forestry industry. FONOM President and Mayor of Kapuskasing Dave Plourde says when Ontario invests … Continue reading
Manitoulin Secondary School hosts its 56th annual bursaries and awards night
By Rosalind Russell – It has been a long-time tradition for Manitoulin Secondary School, 56 years, to host their annual bursaries and awards night just before the Christmas break and this year was no exception. This year, there was a … 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 within each secondary school’s boundaries are welcome to participate, regardless of which school they currently attend. Grade … Continue reading
January 14 & 15: Rainbow Schools host Kindergarten Information Nights
Rainbow Schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin will host Kindergarten Information Nights for students starting school this fall. All parents/guardians and their children are welcome. Information Nights will take place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 14, … Continue reading
2024-2025 Annual Report for Rainbow Schools now available online
Rainbow District School Board’s Annual Report for the 2024-2025 school year is now available online at rainbowschools.ca. Click here: https://www.rainbowschools.ca/about-us/annual-report-2024-2025/ The Annual Report provides a snapshot of how the Board’s strategic priorities are being implemented in Rainbow Schools. Guided by … Continue reading
Ontario Fire Marshall’s office puts out a Recall Alert
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Fire Marshall’s office has put out a recall alert on a charger. According to the release, Health Canada has recalled the Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Charger due to a serious fire and burn hazard. … Continue reading
Counterfeit bills rampant this time of year
By Rosalind Russell – The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service recently received a report from a local business on Manitoulin Island about a counterfeit bill. According to the release, officers were given a counterfeit $50 Canadian bank note that was discovered … Continue reading
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