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Several Cambrian College programs suspended due to loss of international students
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College has suspended six more of its programs due to a projected deficit. According to the press release, the college is suspending new intake to another six programs mostly due to federal government policy changes … Continue reading
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HSCDSB elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2025/26 Term
By Rosalind Russell – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has announced Sandra Turco has been re-elected as chair of the board of trustees, and John Bruno acclaimed as vice-chair for the 2025/26 term. Turco says as a board they … Continue reading
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Harvest Kitchen new season startup in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Harvest Kitchen food security program launched Season 4 yesterday at the Elliot Lake Granite Sport & Social Club. According to the release, volunteers are excited to welcome diners back for 20 weeks of warm meals, … Continue reading
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Blind River student recounts participation in Youth Parliament of Canada
By Rosalind Russell – A high school student from Blind River took part in the Youth Parliament of Canada earlier this month. Josée-Anne Burling, a Grade 12 student at École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord in Blind River, was selected to take … Continue reading
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FONOM reacts positively to mine project
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities says the Nickel Canada Crawford mine project is the kind of nation-building investment our region has been calling for. It was designated to the federal Major Projects Office last week. … Continue reading
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Smile Cookie Campaign gets underway today
By Rosalind Russell – If you love your Smile Cookie, then this week is for you with the 2025 Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign getting underway this morning. Tim Hortons franchises across the country will welcome volunteers today to ice up … Continue reading
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Espanola Lions Club annual Teddy Bear Toss set
By Rosalind Russell – Every year, the Espanola Lions Club collects teddy bears and stuffed characters as part of their annual Christmas Toy Drive and in memory of Agnes Michon, known affectionately as Mrs. Clause. For decades Michon bought, repaired, … Continue reading
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Sagamok-Anishinawbek First Nation man heading up national forestry institute
By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Institute of Forestry has appointed a veteran forester from Sagamok-Anishnawbek First Nation as its new board president. According to the Canadian Institute of Forestry Dean Assinewe, a longtime Registered Professional Forester, instructor and mentor, … Continue reading
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St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake announces new board
By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake is introducing its new board to the wider community. According to the release, Carl White is board chair and William Elliott, vice-chair with both appointments were approved by the Catholic … Continue reading
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New Espanola girls’ volleyball league needs financial support
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Girls U16 Volleyball team, who is part of the Northern Chill organization, has one year of play under their belts, and is now looking at competing in the 2025-26 season. According to the release, … Continue reading
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