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Elliot Lake Vikings announce Rogers sponsorship for 2026/2027 season
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Vikings say Rogers Communications has signed on to be a major sponsor of the team for the upcoming 2026/2027 season. The Vikings are returning to the Northern Ontario Junior A Hockey League (NOJHL) … Continue reading
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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT IN ESPANOLA THIS MORNING
By Rosalind Russell – Province invests $5.1 million in feasibility study to restart Espanola Mill A gathering of community leaders met with Kevin Holland, the Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, this morning for an announcement of $5.1- million … Continue reading
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Countdown to Kindergarten: School starts early for Rainbow’s youngest learners
School was off to an early start for Rainbow District School Board’s youngest learners. More than 350 children beginning school this fall participated in Kindergarten Camp – a three-day program held from August 26 to 28, 2026 at many Rainbow … Continue reading
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Ontario Investing Over $157,000 to Upgrade J.H. Burt Memorial Arena
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing $157,219 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to help the Municipality of Central Manitoulin make critical structural repairs to the J.H. Burt Memorial Arena in Mindemoya. Access to quality sport … Continue reading
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Fraud warning released by APS regarding treaty funds
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Police Service has issued a warning about recent fraudulent activity. The A-P-S says it is investigating two separate fraud cases, which targeted members of area First Nations communities who are entitled to receive Robinson … Continue reading
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Funding will support developing and commercializing innovative technology
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing $2 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to help Waste Energy Solutions and Technologies Inc. (WEST) develop and commercialize a system that uses proprietary technology to convert waste into … Continue reading
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FONOM calls for federal-provincial cooperation on bail reform
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is calling on the federal and provincial governments to use the temporary suspension of Ontario’s new cash bail requirements as an opportunity to work together on a coordinated and … Continue reading
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Rainbow District School Board welcomes 14,246 students on September 8th
According to official predicted enrolment for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, Rainbow District School Board will welcome 14,246 students in Rainbow Schools when classes resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. In the elementary panel, enrolment will total 9,176 … Continue reading
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Jump Day at Espanola High welcomes Niners
By Rosalind Russell – It was a full house at Espanola High School yesterday for their annual Jump Day welcoming grade niners and new students to the school. Teachers were available to talk about class schedules, provide tours, help find … Continue reading
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Flag-raising marks September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais welcomed his council, municipal staff and supporters to the raising of the flag marking September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month yesterday morning. Moose Morning host, Rosalind Russell, who also sits on the … Continue reading
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