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School changes to testing for high school students
By Rosalind Russell – High school students are in the classroom finishing up their current assessment and evaluation requirements for secondary students in Ontario. The province says new requirements are coming in September, including written exams as a percentage … Continue reading
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Celebrating the completion of the St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre – Lasalle Site
By Rosalind Russell – It was a full house celebrating the completion of the second site of St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre on Lasalle Blvd. According to the release, this milestone – marking the end of a three-year, $51 million … Continue reading
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Canada Post signs agreements with union groups
By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have signed the new collective agreements, bringing the bargaining process to a close. The new collective agreements for the Urban and RSMC bargaining units remain in … Continue reading
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National Indigenous People’s Day celebrated in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Noojmowin Teg hosted National Indigenous People’s Day celebrations in Espanola yesterday. The organization had a number of artisans on site who provided the public with the opportunity of making Powwow Dancing Sticks and personalized magnets or … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Island woman fined for allowing dogs to run at large
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island man has been fined $1,000 for allowing her dogs to run at large in areas inhabited by white-tailed deer, which can cause distress to the deer and decrease their survival. According to the … Continue reading
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Calling all Elliot Lake photographers
By Rosalind Russell – Join the “Elliot Lake Through My Eyes” Photo Contest this Heritage Days.According to the release, there are two categories, 17 and under and adult +18, showcasing the City to win a great prize package. The contest … Continue reading
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A future teacher in service of others and her community
The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to highlight the remarkable contributions of Charlotte Gilbert, a grade 12 graduate from École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola). Throughout her high school years, she has stood out for her genuine commitment to … Continue reading
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And the winner is…….
By Grant Lewis – Our lucky winner of the latest round of Catch the Ace is….Shari Duval. Shari is the big winner this time round and has 30,000 reasons to smile!!!! That was the jackpot….$30,000. Shari admitted that normally she … Continue reading
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Tours of Espanola hosted by Espanola Public Library
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Public Library has launched its summer tour where visitors and residents alike can explore a bit of the town’s history. According to Simone Bevilacqua who is working on the Oral History Project, the tour … Continue reading
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Blind River celebrates investment in the local museum – new artifact structures
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Blind River’s Timber Village Museum celebrated Ontario Trillium Foundation funding to install creative spaces on site. Curator Ashley Young says the structures will not only protect artifacts, but create education spaces that are … Continue reading
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