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English Catholic school board could lay off more than 70 educational assistants
By Rosalind Russell – A union says the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board is planning to lay off as many as 74 educational assistants funded through Jordan’s Principle at the end of the school year. CUPE 4148 President Crystal Krauter … Continue reading
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First ATV run of the warm season
By Rosalind Russell – The first ATV run of the season will be held in mid June with the Annual Poker ATV Run hosted by the Spanish River Snowmobile Club. Registration is at 9:00 a.m. at the Waterfalls Lodge in … Continue reading
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Spring Concert 2025 at Espanola High School
By Rosalind Russell – The sound of music will come alive on June 10th when Espanola High School hosts its Spring Concert. Espanola High School principal Andrea Therrien says the Junior and Senior Bands will play selections from the Northern Ontario Music … Continue reading
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Espanola council proclaims Pride Month
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has proclaimed June as Pride Month and will host the flag raising to kick off activities for Pride Week. Co-coordinator Aya Dufour says the flag raising will be held at the municipal hall on … Continue reading
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Honorary doctorate degree for Manitoulin Island business leader
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University says four individuals, including a Manitoulin Island business leader, will receive honorary doctorate degrees during its spring convocation ceremonies next week. Dawn Madahbee Leach of Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation on Manitoulin Island is … Continue reading
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Northern Mayors provide support to Bill 5
By Rosalind Russell – Northern growth and economic stability are top of mind for the five Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors. The group sat down with Premier Doug Ford, some cabinet ministers and leaders from Invest Ontario earlier this week. … Continue reading
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New data centre for Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
By Rosalind Russell – The Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory is opening a state-of-the-art data centre at the Wiikwemkoong Administration Building. Ogimaa Tim Ominika says the centre marks a major milestone in the community’s journey toward data sovereignty, empowering the band to take … Continue reading
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Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office determines fire blankets are not a good thing
By Rosalind Russell – The Office of the Fire Marshal is cautioning Ontarians on the purchase and use of fire blankets as an active fire protection device in the home.Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says while fire blankets are increasingly … Continue reading
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Rotary presents highest honour to Elliot Lake long-time member and volunteer
By Rosalind Russell – The Rotary Club of Elliot Lake has honoured one of their own.Timothy J.L. Phelan says the members held their Annual Paul Harris Dinner last night to raise funds, but more importantly, to bestow the organization’s highest honour … Continue reading
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Swim club does well in Timmins
By Rosalind Russell – Six swimmers represented the Elliot Lake Aquatic Club at the Fred Rams Championship in Timmins this past weekend.Club spokesperson Shawn Beaulieu says it was a meet that showcased the swimmer’s growth culminating their training for the swim … Continue reading
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