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Manitoulin Island Grade 3 student among top spellers in Canada
By Rosalind Russell – Emily Anstice, a Grade 3 student at a Manitoulin Island school is one of the top spellers in Canada. Anstice, a student of Assiginack Public School, captured third place in the Primary category at the Spelling … Continue reading
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Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly assert inherent, sole authority to decide First Nation citizenship
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly have declared inherent jurisdiction to decide who belongs on First Nations’ citizenship and membership registries. Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Citizenship says the consensus on the approval of the … Continue reading
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Survey being prepared for Espanola High School reunion
By Rosalind Russell – A core group of some 15 volunteers gathered last week for the inaugural meeting of the 75th Espanola High School Reunion. Co-chair Richard Foucault says the reunion will be held July 31st, August 1st and 2nd of 2026. … Continue reading
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Stationary automated licence plate readers introduced by UCCM police
By Rosalind Russell – As of May 30th, stationary Automated Licence Plate Readers (ALPR) are operational in Whitefish River First Nation. According to the United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Police, the cameras help identify licence plates connected to serious … Continue reading
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Blue grass concert fundraiser for Special Olympics
By Rosalind Russell – The Annual Blue Grass in the Country concert is set for this weekend on Manitoulin Island. Roslynn Taylor with Special Olympics Manitoulin says the money raised from the weekend-long event goes towards supporting various athletic and … Continue reading
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Push for a pipeline
By Rosalind Russell – Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting. Provincial and territorial leaders met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in … Continue reading
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United Way names new executive director
By Rosalind Russell – United Way Centraide of North East Ontario has announced the appointment of Cory Roslyn as its new Executive Director, effective June 17th.Board president Doug Conroy says Roslyn brings more than 15 years of experience with the Elizabeth … Continue reading
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Manitoulin-Sudbury DSB participating in conference
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board is taking part in the 2025 Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association Conference, which gets underway in Sault Ste. Marie today.NOSDA Board Chair Michelle Boileau says the three-day conference theme is Human … Continue reading
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Fire in apartment unit – cause under investigation
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Fire Department is investigating a fire at a multi-dwelling residence in Elliot Lake.Fire chief John Thomas says the fire at 77 Tokyo Crescent was called in shortly after ten am yesterday morning and the … Continue reading
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Jesuits transfer spiritual centre to Diocese – now designated a pilgrimage site
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabe Spiritual Centre has been designated a Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage Site.The Jesuits of Canada, which had overseen the centre located just south of Espanola over the last four decades, transferred the governance of the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre … Continue reading
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