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Five CSC Nouvelon students awarded the Gaétan-Gervais Scholarship

Five graduating students from Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon were recently awarded the Gaétan-Gervais Scholarship by the Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario (ACFO) du grand Sudbury. This award, presented to a graduating student from each participating secondary school in the District of … Continue reading

ParticipACTION Challenge –Espanola and Timmins representing the North 

By Rosalind Russell – ParticipACTION supported by Novo Nordisk has announced its finalists for its annual June country-wide Community Challenge and two Northern Ontario communities are on the list.  Espanola and Timmins are representing Northern Ontario as part of the … Continue reading

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A Warkwickshire High Tea 

By Rosalind Russell – St.  George’s Anglican Church is continuing its 100th anniversary celebrations holding several seatings for a Warkwickshire High Tea.  The posh affair will be held over two days, according to Reverend Bev van der Jagt, Thursday, July … Continue reading

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Second tourism book focusing on the Manitoulin 

By Rosalind Russell – A second tourism book by a local artist, photographer and author focusing on Manitoulin Island is being released.  Julianne Steedman, who wrote Manitoulin Island Hiking Trails a couple of years ago, says over 600 copies of … Continue reading

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Réseau ACCESS Network Pride Celebrations 

By Rosalind Russell – Next week is Pride Week in Sudbury and there will be several events for supporters to participate in.  Réseau ACCESS Network will be hosting five events during the Sudbury Pride celebrations happening from July 8th-14th.  Manager Angel … Continue reading

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2024 Hazardous Waste Day in Blind River 

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Blind River is hosting its 2024 Hazardous Waste Day at the end of the month.   According to the release, Huron Shores residents are also invited to participate in the day, which will be … Continue reading

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Massey boy receives Certificate of Bravery 

By Rosalind Russell – Sables-Spanish Rivers Township Mayor Kevin Burke hosted a special gathering of family and friends yesterday to present a Certificate of Bravery to a young citizen.  Twelve-year-old Carter Eshkakogan of Massey saved seven-year-old Keira Weist from drowning … Continue reading

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Massey Area Museum readies for a busy season 

By Rosalind Russell – Three student interns expect it to have a busy season working at the Massey Area Museum.  Museum board President Bill Mawhinney walked the students through their paces yesterday, the first day of working at the institution … Continue reading

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ATV safety seminar being offered to enthusiasts 

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is hosting an ATV safety seminar for the public in partnership with the local club, police and municipal enforcement.  City EDO Steve Antunes says on July 23rd at 6:30 pm, the city … Continue reading

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Project SEARCH HSN interns honoured in year-end celebration 

By Rosalind Russell – Participants in the Project SEARCH HSN employment preparation and career training program were honoured at Health Sciences North last week with students receiving Certificates of Completion on behalf of Rainbow District School Board, Health Sciences North … Continue reading

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