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Decoration Day held under sunny skies on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Thanks to several veterans, the crosses were back for the Decoration Day observance held yesterday at the Manitoulin Island Cenotaph. According to long-time veteran Roy Eaton, the crosses represent the 129 Manitoulin veterans who died in … Continue reading
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Wikwemikong Tribal Police communications director honoured with provincial award
By Rosalind Russell – Wikwemikong Tribal Police Chief, Ron Gignac, was honoured as Officer of the Year by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. The association also honoured the police service’s communication director, Jackie White, as the recipient of … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake one of Jays Care recipients for 2026
By Rosalind Russell – The Jays Care Foundation has chosen Elliot Lake as one of its recipients for supportive funding for 2026. The foundation is distributing $2.6 million in infrastructure funding to 22 communities as part of the Field of … Continue reading
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Total fire bans in several municipalities across local districts
By Rosalind Russell – Several municipalities in the Algoma, Manitoulin, and Sudbury districts have put total fire bans in place over the last couple of days due to the hot, dry weather and the conditions in the bush. A Total … Continue reading
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Decoration Day this weekend on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Decoration Day will be held this weekend on Manitoulin Island. Legion members, families, and supporters will gather for the annual Decoration Day on Manitoulin Island this Sunday, June 7. There will be the laying of wreaths … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Passage Ride this Saturday
By Rosalind Russell – Some 200 cyclists will be on the road on Manitoulin Island this weekend. According to Manitoulin Cycling, this weekend, cyclists from across the country and overseas will be taking to the road on Highway 540 between … Continue reading
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Talking roads on The Hill
By Rosalind Russell – Northern Ontario and rural municipal leaders are making sure transportation infrastructure in our neck of the woods remains part of the national conversation. Several groups, including the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, sat down with Federal … Continue reading
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BMO’s $200,000 gift helps build new St. Joseph’s Lodge and supports transportation for older adults on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – The St. Joseph’s Foundation on Manitoulin Island has received $200,000 from BMO in support of the redevelopment of St. Joseph’s Lodge in Gore Bay and transportation that helps older adults on Manitoulin Island access services. Foundation … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Island police chief receives leadership recognition
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police has named a Manitoulin Island police chief as a leader worthy of recognition. Wikwemikong Police Service Chief Ron Gignac was presented with the Leadership Award from the Ontario Association … Continue reading
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Structure fire and potential bush fire in Spanish put out with assistance of MNRF
By Rosalind Russell – The Spanish Fire Department were successful in putting out a structure fire on Monday. According to the release, around 1:35 pm Monday firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on Beckerton Shooting Range Rd at Grassy … Continue reading
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