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Michael Mantha’s News from the Park 180315
As I write this column I find myself concluding another week of constituency clinics covering numerous northern communities in the riding. MPPs are back to the Legislature on Monday. I take pride in being able to say that my face … Continue reading
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Carol Hughes’ Column – Budget offers chance to give Canadians the help they need
The federal budget will be tabled later this month offering the government its last chance to address urgent issues impacting Canadians before the next federal election. With nearly half of all Canadians only two hundred dollars away from not being … Continue reading
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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Dinner Rolls
Recipe Refrigerated crescent dinner rolls are a great start for so many delicious recipes. They are perfect if you want to whip up a snack for your family or guests at the very last minute. Adding a filling makes them … Continue reading
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Pranks That Turned The Tables On Radio Hosts
In 1995 the Queen of England had a very serious 17-minute phone conversation with Jean Chretien about the possibility of Quebec breaking away from Canada. The Queen was against it. Prime Minister Jean Chretien was confused. Okay, more confused than … Continue reading
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Looking To Grow Espanola: Business Case Study Review
The Town of Espanola will be focusing on economic development. Community economic development officer, Cheryl Kennelly, says the town wants to form an economic development corporation. As part of the process, the public is being invited to provide their input. … Continue reading
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Birch Island Man Presented With Ontario Medal For Good Citizenship
By Rosalind Russell – A former chief of Whitefish River First Nation was one of eight Ontario citizens recognized with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship, the province’s second-highest civilian honour. Jim McGregor of Birch Island, a former Chief of … Continue reading
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Espanola’s 8th Annual Fibre Arts Festival Receives OAC Funding
The Ontario Arts Council has provided yet another Craft Projects – Connection Grant OF $10,000 to the Espanola 8th Annual Fibre Arts Festival. Festival and volunteer coordinator, Jody Pilon, says the funding will allow for contracting with knowledgeable teachers and … Continue reading
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History in the Making: Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement focus of conference
First Nation leaders from across the North met in Batchawana the first week of March for a two-day conference to discuss the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, including chiefs from the North Shore corridor and Manitoulin Island. Anishinabek Nation Grand Council … Continue reading
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