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Graduating students in Ontario are faced with the rising cost of post-secondary education. This reality for so many makes going to college or university a difficult financial challenge. The municipality of Greenstone is trying to help.

Staying safe at home and being able to alert family and others of an emergency can often save a life. The Manitouwadge Fire Department wants its residents to stay safe, especially during an emergency. To help maintain this goal, they are offering a system known as "CodeRED".

The rate of 12.5 per cent is close to the provincial average reported Monday.

With the province lifting more COVID-19 restrictions, Ontarians have seen an increase in opportunities for physical activity. The municipality of Greenstone wants all of its seniors to know about a Senior Active Living Fair, available to them virtually in March.

Each year on March 21, the "Rock Your Socks" awareness campaign celebrates World Down Syndrome Day. It's purpose is to raise public awareness and advocate for the rights, and inclusion of those with Down Syndrome. St. Joseph Catholic School did that in their own unique way.

A councillor information session was held in Manitouwadge Monday night.

In order to better determine the type of programming for before and after school activities, Superior North Catholic District School Board is asking parents and guardians within their school community to complete an interest survey. This survey is specifically for programming for students in k-grade 6.

The 30-day public hearing, began March 14, 2022.

Today's image is from Nicoles Views! Thank you, Nicoles!

Wawa and its region enjoys access to many beautiful waterways and protecting them was the key message behind their recent reminder to anglers. Too often some forget that dumping the water, soil or other materials that they have used to store their bate can be harmful to the fish in these lakes an rivers.