Ford outlines Ontario cellphone ban in classrooms
Premier Doug Ford announced new rules to curb cellphone and social media use in Ontario schools. Elementary students must keep phones silent and hidden, while grades seven and up are banned from phones during class. Education Minister Lecce said boards’ prior policies had mixed results.
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Expansive roadwork set to begin in Oliver Paipoonge
Oliver Paipoonge awards Bruno's Contracting a 2.1 million contract to overhaul roads in Rosslyn Village and Kakabeka Falls. Work starts in Rosslyn Monday with June 10 finish, then Kakabeka Falls by July 15. Contingencies rise to 172000 as part of a 9.5 million capital budget. Mayor Kloosterhuis highlights tax impact and infrastructure fund support from provincial programs.
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Smile Cookie Campaign Returns to Benefit Local Charities
Tim Hortons will donate 1.50 per cookie through May 5 with proceeds split between the George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation and Toys for Tots. Last year the Thunder Bay drive raised over 116000, funding physical, speech and social therapies for children. Volunteers from George Jeffrey and local staff decorate thousands of cookies.
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Toys For Tots
Thunder Bay
Tim Hortons
Cindy Levanto
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