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CSC Nouvelon to host the 2025 Franco-du-Nord Volleyball Tournament in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Next week, from November 25 to 27, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon will host the 2025 Franco-du-Nord Volleyball Tournament. Education Director, Tom Michaud, says more than 460 young Francophone athletes from 19 elementary and secondary schools across … Continue reading
Making appliances affordable
By Rosalind Russell – Starting this fall eligible Ontario households will be able to receive rebates of up to $200 off a wide range of energy-efficient appliances. Officials say it falls under the Home Renovations Savings Program – and appliances … Continue reading
Ontario signs another deal with an American state
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Maryland. Officials say it’s to expand cooperation in life sciences, information technology and clean energy industries. According to the province, goods traded between Ontario and … Continue reading
ALERT FOR TODAY: UPCOMING TEST OF THE ALERT READY SYSTEM
TODAY, Wednesday, November 19, at 12:55 pm, a test of Alert Ready will sound in Ontario. The test message will simulate an emergency alert, beginning with an alert tone. The message will indicate that it is a test and does … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools mark Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
By Rosalind Russell – Schools in Massey, Espanola and across the Manitoulin are taking part in Bullying Awareness and Prevention week. According to education director, Bruce Bourget, Rainbow Schools are marking Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week including hosting educational activities, … Continue reading
Upcoming new legislation will see impaired drivers paying ongoing child support
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is working on new measures that will require impaired drivers to pay ongoing child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian. Officials say the policy is part of an upcoming legislative … Continue reading
Laurentian University reaches $3 million settlement over retirees health benefit funds
By Rosalind Russell – A lawsuit against former Laurentian University leaders has been settled with a $3M settlement over benefit fund depletion. The proposed settlement is being presented to affected Laurentian employees at meetings throughout the rest of November with … Continue reading
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
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
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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