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Carol Hughes’ Column – We Need a Public Inquiry into Chinese Election Interference
As Canadians, we like to assume that our electoral system is beyond reproach. We certainly have a number of checks-and-balances in our system that help keep elections safe and secure. We limit the amount of money any individual can donate … Continue reading
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Throw for the Cure
By Rosalind Russell – This Saturday is the 8th Annual Throw For A Cure Dart Tourney for breast cancer research at the Webbwood Eagles Hall Registration is from 11:30 am -12:15 pm with games beginning shortly after that … There … Continue reading
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Trailer bylaw proposal leads to public consultation process
By Rosalind Russell – It was an intense discussion for members of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township about a proposed Trailer Licencing Bylaw and related Zoning Bylaw Amendment Wednesday evening. Although it was a council meeting, several members of the audience shouted out … Continue reading
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Hershey Canada chooses Manitoulin Island woman to celebrate Canadian Women
By Rosalind Russell – Hershey Canada has chosen a Manitoulin Island woman as one of five to celebrate Canadian Women. Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory’s Autumn Peltier and her advocacy for protecting water are being featured on a limited edition of HER … Continue reading
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Anti-quarry advocates hosting information luncheon on proposed quarry
By Rosalind Russell – An advocacy group is hosting a working lunch tomorrow to discuss a proposed quarry in the Algoma Mills area. North Shore Environmental Resource Advocates (Incorporated) spokesperson Rhonda Kirby says they are hosting the lunch to bring … Continue reading
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Kudos to the Sables-Spanish Rivers Volunteer Firefighters
On Wednesday, March 22nd members of the Sables-Spanish Rivers Fire Department PERF Committee (Public Education, Recruitment, Fundraiser) presented Donelda Cannard of the Massey Food Bank with a cheque for over $1,000 from funds raised at the Sweetheart Dance that was … Continue reading
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Third time not the charm – still no chickens allowed in urban centres
By Rosalind Russell – There will be no chickens allowed in the urban areas of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, specifically Webbwood and Massey. While free range chickens are allowed in the rural areas of the township, council was not unanimous when … Continue reading
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Manitoulin student chosen as 2023 Loran Scholar
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island teen has been selected as one of 36 2023 Loran Scholars, out of a field of nearly 4,800 applicants. Loran Scholars Foundation communications officer, Roxy Rae says a student at Manitoulin Secondary School, … Continue reading
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