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Manitoulin Secondary School hosts its 56th annual bursaries and awards night
By Rosalind Russell – It has been a long-time tradition for Manitoulin Secondary School, 56 years, to host their annual bursaries and awards night just before the Christmas break and this year was no exception. This year, there was a … Continue reading
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Rainbow secondary schools host Information Nights for Grade 8 students
Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to Information Nights at Rainbow secondary schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island. All students within each secondary school’s boundaries are welcome to participate, regardless of which school they currently attend. Grade … Continue reading
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January 14 & 15: Rainbow Schools host Kindergarten Information Nights
Rainbow Schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin will host Kindergarten Information Nights for students starting school this fall. All parents/guardians and their children are welcome. Information Nights will take place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 14, … Continue reading
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2024-2025 Annual Report for Rainbow Schools now available online
Rainbow District School Board’s Annual Report for the 2024-2025 school year is now available online at rainbowschools.ca. Click here: https://www.rainbowschools.ca/about-us/annual-report-2024-2025/ The Annual Report provides a snapshot of how the Board’s strategic priorities are being implemented in Rainbow Schools. Guided by … Continue reading
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Ontario Fire Marshall’s office puts out a Recall Alert
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Fire Marshall’s office has put out a recall alert on a charger. According to the release, Health Canada has recalled the Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Charger due to a serious fire and burn hazard. … Continue reading
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Counterfeit bills rampant this time of year
By Rosalind Russell – The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service recently received a report from a local business on Manitoulin Island about a counterfeit bill. According to the release, officers were given a counterfeit $50 Canadian bank note that was discovered … Continue reading
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Northern Credit Union donates $130,000 to 25 communities
By Rosalind Russell – Three local area organizations have received financial supports as part of Northern Credit’s Union Season of Impact Program – Giving for Good. Larry’s Place Fresh Start for Men in Elliot Lake, Algoma Harvest, and Espanola’s Boogie … Continue reading
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Rainbow Schools collect $64,294 for area food banks
Rainbow Schools have once again joined forces to fight hunger and feed hope this holiday season by participating in the Edgar Burton Food Drive. From festive concerts and community canvasses to spirit days and sports events, staff and students took … Continue reading
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Hometown boy does good … on the ice
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola will be able to cheer on one of their own when the junior A team, the Espanola Paper Kings, take to the ice. This season, Espanola’s own 16-year-old Carter Mullen is currently … Continue reading
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Northlander back on track … for 2026
By Rosalind Russell – Quarter to six in the morning and 11:30 at night. That’s when the new Northlander passenger train service will arrive in North Bay, once it is launched. The proposed service schedule is posted on the Northlander … Continue reading
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