Rocco Frangione
I've been a broadcast journalist for three-plus decades in Northern Ontario. I'm a graduate of Algonquin College's radio and television arts program and prior to that, an honours grad from Carleton University's philosophy program.
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Joint effort by northern colleges attracts hundreds of Southern Ontario students
Banding together to attract post-secondary students from Southern Ontario has worked out well for the North's six community colleges including Canadore College and College Boreal.   Including Cambrian College, Sault...
Study reveals high interest for locally sourced food production
The Districts of Algoma, Manitoulin and Sudbury might see the day where more food is sourced locally by area producers.A study released by the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) finds...
Mantha says NDP trying to protect whistleblowers who report violence in the workplace
Algoma Manitoulin MPP Mike Mantha says as the Official Opposition, the role of the New Democrats at Queen’s Park isn’t just to oppose what the Ford government puts forward,...
MNRF studying if black bears return to familiar grounds
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is studying how many black bears return to familiar surroundings year after year and which ones are new to a particular area.Using...
Jeunesse Nord in Blind River has its fist ever OFSAA sports medal
École Secondaire Jeunesse Nord Blind River students Benjamin and Frederic Houle have made school history.The brothers helped the school win its first OFSAA medal.The brothers won a bronze medal...
Kashechewan to move to higher ground after years of flooding and evacuations
The MP for the riding that encompasses flood-ravaged Kashechewan is welcoming a three-way agreement signed today, committing to moving the James Bay community to higher, dryer ground.
The signatures of...
Timmins not giving up an getting Noront smelter
It came down to Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie and Noront Resources has announced the Soo as its preferred choice to locate a ferrochrome smelter.
See related story:Â Noront picks Sault...
Major renovations planned for Manitoulin Secondary
 Manitoulin Secondary School is undergoing a massive renovation and when complete, students might have a hard time recognizing it.Among the upgrades, the school is getting is an updated science...
Mock trial today for Rainbow board students
About 80 high school students under the Rainbow District School Board will experience a courtroom setting today as they...
Catholic Francophone board unveils new logo
 The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon (Nouvel Ontario) has a new logo.The logo has three main components, a compass, cross...
Freezing rain cancels information night at Manitoulin Secondary
The freezing rain has cancelled an information night the Rainbow School Board had planned for this evening at Manitoulin...
Storm shuts down waste sites in Huron Shores
The storm making its way across Northeastern Ontario Monday afternoon has resulted in an early closure in Huron Shores.As...
Chair of litigation fund says First Nations annuity issue will be complex to resolve
The chair of the Robinson-Huron Litigation Fund doesn’t know at this time if either the federal or provincial governments...
LHIN uses technology to improve health care
The North East Local Health Integration Network is a big believer in using advances in technology to bring health...
First Nation Chief says annual annuity issue far from over
The Chief of the Nipissing First Nation says a court ruling on annual annuities to Indigenous people in the...
Police lock up intoxicated man but not before trying to help him
An Elliot Lake man is charged with being intoxicated in a public place after getting into an altercation with...
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New agreement for sharing fire services – regional fire chief named
The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers and the Town of Espanola have entered into an agreement for a shared fire administration.
Former Manitoulin Island artist work featured on new two-dollar coin
The Royal Canadian Mint is honouring an artist’s work who originally hailed from Manitoulin Island.
Webbwood’s Remmington “Remmie” William Goodchild remembered
A Webbwood man was remembered by local area fire departments and other service providers last Friday.
Wear pink for Stand Up Against Bullying Day
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink next Thursday, September 11th, as the board marks the start of the school year with a focus on safe schools.
Blue-green algae in Espanola lake, which provides water to the municipality
A visible bloom of blue-green algae has been observed in Lake Apsey, and it contains toxins.
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