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English Catholic Board passes budget on Friday

By Rosalind Russell – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has approved their nearly 96 million dollar budget for next year. Business superintendent Justin PINO says the board passed a motion to approve the budget, which includes the hiring of … Continue reading

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New stamps pay tribute to Anishinaabe Elder and Espanola artist 

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has unveiled a stamp honouring Anishinaabe Elder and world-renowned water-rights activist, the late Josephine Mandamin,  who was from Manitoulin Island.  According to the release from Canada Post, known as Grandmother Water Walker, Mandamin trekked more than … Continue reading

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National Indigenous Day celebrations today 

By Rosalind Russell – It is National Indigenous Day across Canada and communities will mark the day in a variety of ways.  In Espanola, Summer Solstice and Indigenous People’s Day will be celebrated at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex today.  … Continue reading

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Espanola PRIDE goes rain or shine 

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Second Annual PRIDE Day is set to go, rain or shine.  Starting at 10 am tomorrow morning, there will be a variety of activities for all members of the family including Story Time in the … Continue reading

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Special Olympic Motorcycle Torch Run travels to Manitoulin this weekend 

The 8th annual Sudbury Motorcycle Torch Ride for Special Olympics Ontario will take place this Sunday in support of over 26,000 Special Olympics Ontario athletes.  The run starts out from Sudbury at ten am, travels Little Current on Manitoulin Island … Continue reading

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Blessing of the Bikes 

This weekend, there will be the annual Blessing of the Bikes in Elliot Lake.  Every year, motorcyclists are invited to the Blessing, which will take place this Sunday at 11:30 am at the Masonic Lodge in Elliot Lake.  The event … Continue reading

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New medical van arrives in Espanola  

By Rosalind Russell – A new regional medical van providing transportation throughout the LaCloche Foothills region has arrived and will soon begin its service.  The LaCloche Care Van offers public transportation to residents of Espanola, and the townships of Nairn … Continue reading

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5th Annual Youth Co-ed Softball Tournament underway today 

By Rosalind Russell – Mindemoya on Manitoulin Island opens its four-day ball tournament today with 37 teams taking part and 78 games to be played.  Co-organizer Greg Lockeyer says the tourney features players aged seven to 19 taking part in … Continue reading

Community Drug Strategy names co-chairs 

By Rosalind Russell – Dr. M. Mustafa Hirji, Acting Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer for Public Health Sudbury & Districts, and Heidi Eisenhauer, Executive Director for Réseau ACCESS Network will co-chair the Community Drug Strategy for the … Continue reading

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Rainbow District School Board approves $249.3 million budget for 2024-2025

Rainbow District School Board approved a budget of $249.3 million for the 2024-2025 school year at its regular meeting on June 17, 2024. To balance the budget, $704,045 will be withdrawn from reserves. Along with the budget, trustees approved an … Continue reading