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In the Pink Today
By Rosalind Russell – Hopefully you are in the pink today with it being Pink Shirt Day throughout the country. Local area schools and businesses are marking the day by wearing pink shirts to spread the message bullying is not … Continue reading
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Preparing for the Solar Eclipse
By Rosalind Russell – April 8th is a day off from school for most children (Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is an exception with regular classes) due to the solar eclipse and a local area observatory is preparing the public for … Continue reading
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Espanola PRIDE preparing for second year
By Rosalind Russell – With the successes of the inaugural PRIDE celebrations in Espanola last year, plans are being made to host another weekend of inclusivity. Local PRIDE committee spokesperson, Aya Dufour, made a presentation to Espanola council last night … Continue reading
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Batteries can cause fires too
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Fire Chief is not stating definitively that batteries caused the fire at the landfill last week, but he does say they pose a fire risk. In a press release, Chief John Thomas reminds everyone … Continue reading
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Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday is not to be confused with the practice of Mother’s Day. Mothering Sunday dates back to the 16th century in England. On this special day people would attend honour the church where they were baptized as a child. … Continue reading
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OPP ARREST PERSON FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING AND DOMESTIC RELATED CHARGES
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for multiple offences in Espanola. On February 23, 2024, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver on Station … Continue reading
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Cambrian College and Rainbow District School Board host local skills competition
By Rosalind Russell – Every year, Team Sudbury travels to Toronto to compete in Skills Ontario with this year’s competition beginning February 28th in Sudbury. Alison Caruso, Cambrian’s manager of student recruitment, says Cambrian College and Rainbow District School Board … Continue reading
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Public comment sought on safety booms for local dams
By Rosalind Russell – Vale says it has made submissions to the Navigable Waters Registry for new safety booms and relocation of others on five local dams on the Spanish and Vermillion rivers. According to the company, public comment is … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council will fill vacancy by appointment
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council have agreed unanimously to fill a vacancy on council by appointment. An intense discussion followed as to whether to make a direct appointment, open it up to candidates who ran in the last … Continue reading
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Rainbow Board and OSSTF secondary teachers reach tentative local agreement
Rainbow District School Board and the Federation representing more than 350 permanent secondary teachers in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island have reached a tentative agreement at the local level. Details of the agreement will be presented to members of the … Continue reading
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