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Manitoulin Agriculture Day featured tours and tests

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Agriculture Day was held on Sunday with tours and tests in Tekhummah on Manitoulin Island. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg says the day was hosted by Lyle Renecker and his son, Johannes, at Palace Hillside Farms where … Continue reading

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Doctor chooses elective in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake has welcomed back a doctor for her elective. According to the release, Dr. Michaela Kluke has returned to Elliot Lake to work alongside the other three doctors at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. Kluke, who was … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Group acquires Quebec motor carrier

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Group of Companies is expanding its presence in northwestern Quebec and Ontario with the acquisition of a transport company out of Quebec.According to the release, the group, part of Manitoulin Transport, acquired Martin Roy … Continue reading

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2025 All Nations Childcare Gathering 

By Rosalind Russell – The 2025 All Nations Childcare Gathering, hosted by Kenjgewin Teg’s Manitoulin and Mnidoo Mnising Sharing and Learning Centre for All, brought together early learning educators for three days of learning, inspiration, and celebration.  The event was … Continue reading

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Laurentian plays hosts to high school students

By Rosalind Russell – July has not been a holiday for some students.This week, Laurentian University concluded its third year of hosting Shad Canada, a not-for-profit organization empowering Grade 10 and 11 students in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.  Since the … Continue reading

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Confident and ready: Future Kindergarteners thrive at École Saint-Joseph’s Apprends-P’tit Program

By Rosalind Russell – From July 7 to 18, future Kindergarten students of École Saint-Joseph (Blind River) participated in the Apprends-P’tit (Learn, Little One) program held at the school. Throughout the program, the children became familiar with the school environment … Continue reading

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Gigabit Fibre Project coming to Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – The Gigabit Fibre Project is coming to the North Shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island with a launch in Espanola this Saturday. Marketing Manager Jade Tate, says PomeGran is hosting a community launch and free barbecue in … Continue reading

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WTPS Welcomes Anthony Kilburn as Staff Sergeant

By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is welcoming Anthony Kilburn as Staff Sergeant and the new Divisional Commander for the Support and Logistics Division. Police Chief Ron Gignac says Kilburn brings more than 20 years of dedicated … Continue reading

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Strengthening protection of data at educational institutions

By Rosalind Russell – An education technology software company is ensuring its security measures will be strengthened following a cyber attack that impacted millions of Canadian students, parents and school staff. PowerSchool met with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner … Continue reading

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Free trade between provinces and territories

By Rosalind Russell – Canada’s premiers are working on a mutual recognition agreement which would eliminate barriers and open up free trade across the country. Officials say the goal is to have the agreement in place by December. The 13 … Continue reading

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