Extra-curricular Activities Still Going On.

High School teachers say they're appreciative of their students support, but school activities are continuing.

Several students across northwestern Ontario walked out of class last week worried extra-curricular activities would be impacted by teachers protests against government legislation imposing new contracts and banning strikes.

Local President of Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation Kent Kowalski says it's up to each individual teacher to decide if they want to continue volunteering their time.

Kowalski says moral among teachers has been diminished by the government bill.

E-Health Ontario Diabetes Registry

A perk for students in grade 7 and 8.

The Northwestern Health Unit will be making its rounds this winter to provide immunization against hepatitis B, meningitis and H-P-V.

Manager of Infectious Diseases Donna Stanley says it's the perfect opportunity for students to get the vaccine.

Parents can call the health unit to see if their child is eligible for a vaccine.

More Campaign Ads On TV

A Democratic congressional candidate is joining a chorus of TV ads in Minnesota's 8th District which includes Koochiching County.

Rick Nolan's campaign begins its first post-primary ad today, emphasizing his northern Minnesota roots without mentioning Republican Congressman Chip Cravaack.

The race between Nolan and Cravaack is getting national attention after Cravaack upset a long-serving Democrat two years ago in a traditionally Democratic area.

Former Minnesota Governor Opposes Ban

Former Governor Jesse Ventura is speaking out against a gay marriage ban on the Minnesota ballot.

The former Independence Party governor and longtime gay rights supporter appears in a video posted online by Minnesotans United for All Families.

In the video, Ventura and his wife, Terry, talk about their 37-year marriage and urge Minnesotans to show their independence by rejecting the gay marriage ban.

Voters will decide the issue in November's elections.

The Walking Monk Passes Area

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A monk is making his fourth trip across Canada by walking.

Bhaktimarga Swami is currently passing through the Rainy River district.

He says taking time for oneself is something others should do more often.

Bhaktimarga, also known as the walking monk, says he's does the walks simply for inspiration and to meet new people.