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Rainbow District School Board continues to experience a disruption in its computer network due to a cyber incident.
Schools will remain open and all classes and programs will continue. Attendance will be taken. Parents will be able to call schools to report absences. Schools will be able to call home for the Safe Arrival program. There is no … Continue reading
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Carol Hughes’ Column – Trump’s Trade War Bluster Was a Lot of Hot Air, But We Must Remain Vigilant
This time last week, Canadians had some legitimate reasons to be concerned of a coming trade war, with the U.S. President Donald Trump threatening us with tariffs. While these tariffs would, at the last minute, be stopped for at least … Continue reading
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A New Path for Anishinabe Spiritual Centre
By Rosalind Russell – The Jesuits of Canada have taken the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre, just south of Espanola, off the market. According to the release from their head office in Montreal, they have committed to working with a select group … Continue reading
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AGM for Espanola Minor Baseball set for late this month
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Baseball Association is hosting its annual general meeting soon. Items on the agenda include open executive positions, registration, start date, schedule and more. They are hoping that people who love baseball will consider … Continue reading
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Wikwemikong Tribal Police introduce new themed service vehicle
By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service has taken delivery of a new Wagoneer Community Services Vehicle for the service. The vehicle has been painted in bright orange with different designs identifying the themes for missing and murdered … Continue reading
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Museum looking for memorabilia in celebration of 100th anniversary
By Rosalind Russell – This year is the 100th anniversary of the Old Mill in Kagawong on Manitoulin Island, and the museum is looking to the public for help preparing for a commemorative display. Curator Rick Nelson says ceremonial events … Continue reading
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Espanola council welcomes some cuts to the tax increase finding savings of 1%
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council had asked the staff to come back with a municipal budget that would save some money when it was determined the draft budget, delivered over two weeks ago, was sitting at a 5.99 percent … Continue reading
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The town of Spanish finally lights up the highway entrance
By Rosalind Russell – Lights are now up on the highway in Spanish. It comes after years of advocating by the town to the province who have asked lights to be erected along the west entrance of town. Tt took … Continue reading
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Lifeguards sought for Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is offering lifeguard courses to fill its roster for the pool. Registration is now open for the National Lifeguard Course. The prerequisites include Bronze Cross and being at least 15 years of age. … Continue reading
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Fighting invasive plant on Manitoulin entering its 10th year
By Rosalind Russell – Fighting an invasive plant on Manitoulin Island is entering its 10th year. The effort is manned by volunteers and overseen by coordinator Judith Jones. She says Invasive Phragmites is a very tall grass that has been … Continue reading
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