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MANITOULIN OPP SEARCHING FOR MISSING PERSON NEAR WEBBWOOD
Police Presence to Continue in Webbwood (ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising that the investigation into a missing person near Agnew Lake Road in Webbwood remains active and ongoing. The Manitoulin OPP are … Continue reading
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Honoring Indigenous cultures through hands-on learning
As part of National Indigenous History Month, grade 5 students of École catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) built artifacts to represent the dwellings of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. Designed using simple and recycled materials, these creations illustrated each group’s … Continue reading
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An inspiring graduate committed to her community
Leah Emiry, a grade 12 student and soon-to-be graduate of École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola), is an exemplary and dedicated leader. An active member of her school’s Student Council and the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Environment, … Continue reading
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National Indigenous Peoples Day a family event
By Rosalind Russell – Noojmowin Teg’s Solstice Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day in Espanola attracted a number of curious people to take in the various booths, activities and food. Booths were set up at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex … Continue reading
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Rainbow Board one of three in Canada to achieve 100 percent EcoSchools certification
By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board is leading the way in environmental learning and climate action. EcoSchools Canada has officially confirmed that all Rainbow Schools have been certified once again this year. Rainbow District School Board is one … Continue reading
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Sudbury Steelworkers call for fair deal for WSIB employees
By Rosalind Russell – United Steelworkers Local 6500 in Sudbury is calling for Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to engage in good-faith negotiations needed to bring an end to a month-long labour dispute with its 3,600 employees including local … Continue reading
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Canada Post reaches deal with second largest union
By Rosalind Russell – After 18 months of negotiating, Canada Post and the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association have a new collective agreement. According to the release, the association is Canada Post’s second-largest bargaining agent and represents more than 8,500 … Continue reading
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Photo provided by East Algoma OPP
Police led youth leadership experience for Manitoulin/North Shore youth By Rosalind Russell – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin is offering youth across Manitoulin Island and along the North Shore a unique summer opportunity. The UCCM Police led youth … Continue reading
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East Algoma OPP investigating school bus collision
By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma OPP is investigating a school bus collision in Blind River. Constable Bev Gauthier says around 8:30 a.m. yesterday morning, the police and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a school … Continue reading
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Ford apologizes to First Nations for remarks
By Rosalind Russell – Premier Doug Ford is apologizing for comments condemned by First Nation leaders as offensive and racist. Ford met with representatives of the Anishinabek Nation yesterday to address their concerns over Bill 5. The first … Continue reading
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