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Alain Simard named Dean of Graduate Studies and International at Laurentian University
By Rosalind Russell – Alain Simard has been named the Dean of Graduate Studies and International of Laurentian University. Simard says he believes the university offers students an ideal environment for advanced learning. He looks forward to working collaboratively with … Continue reading
Legislation expands alcoholic access
By Rosalind Russell – New alcoholic beverage options are coming sooner than expected to a grocery store near you. The province says it has bumped up the next step in its plan to give people in Ontario – quote — ‘more … Continue reading
Gore Bay beach gets major overhaul in time for upcoming Harbour Days
By Rosalind Russell – The Gore Bay Swim Beach has seen a major overhaul, just in time for the community’s annual Harbour Days. Mayor Ron Lane says the beach area has been enlarged, there is a longer dock, more play … Continue reading
Manitoulin Phragmites Project hopes to get some funding in August
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Phragmites Project is on hold at the moment since they got rejected for Ontario funding and delays are expected with the federal funding application. Project coordinator, Judith Jones, says they are concentrating on working … Continue reading
Giant Hogweed can be lif-changing – don’t touch it!
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is warning its residents to keep an eye out for Giant Hogweed, an invasive plant that can cause major blisters and scarring if touched. According to the release, contact with the … Continue reading
Funding provided to reform First Nations Child and Family Services
By Rosalind Russell – The federal government will provide nearly 48 billion dollars in funding to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services program. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made the announcement on Friday. She … Continue reading
Doctor shortage growing
By Rosalind Russell – The list of Ontarians without a family doctor continues to grow. The Ontario College of Family Physicians says that 2.5 million people in the province are now without one. The list grew by 160,000 people in … Continue reading
Tim Hortons Camp Day set for next week
By Rosalind Russell – Tim Hortons across the country are revving up for their annual Camp Day and the 50h anniversary of the event. All the proceeds from the sale of coffee and cold drinks go towards sending local children … Continue reading
Blanket of Stars Warrior Walk takes place on Swing Bridge
By Rosalind Russell – The Swing Bridge in Little Current was alive with colour and sound yesterday morning. The unique ‘Blanket of Stars’ warrior walk hosted by Weengushk International Film Festival paid respect to residential schools and survivors. Well over … Continue reading
Rainbow Board and ETFO elementary teachers reach tentative agreement
By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board and the Federation representing permanent elementary teachers in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island have reached a tentative agreement at the local level. Rainbow District School Board Chair David Farrow says details of … Continue reading
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