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All-candidates debate set for tonight has been cancelled
By Rosalind Russell – An all-candidates debate set for tonight on Manitoulin Island has been cancelled. The Manitoulin Expositor was set to host the event this evening in Mindemoya but with the impending storm watch, it has been cancelled to … Continue reading
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Espanola council passes 2025 budget with a 4.99 % increase
Espanola council has passed the 2025 budget for the municipality for $17,397,289.The overall tax increase is 4.99%, which works out to $139.30 in additional taxes for a property appraised at $154,000, an average increase of $11.60 per month.Some of the … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Minor Hockey voices their concerns to council
By Rosalind Russell – The hockey community in Elliot Lake is worried about the negative effect the lack of an arena has caused. The Elliot Lake Vikings took a leave of absence upon learning the Rogers Arena would not likely … Continue reading
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Steel and aluminum tariffs must be met with appropriate countermeasures: MP Carol Hughes
Elliot Lake – Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, issued the following statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum. “Trump’s senseless decision to apply tariffs on steel and aluminum is going to hurt … Continue reading
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Northern ONDP Candidates Lead Day of Action for Highway Safety
Safety on TransCanada Highways 11, 144, and 17 remains a top concern for Northern Ontario residents. These highways are our lifelines, used daily for medical care, work, school, and community activities, yet they remain shared with thousands of commercial trucks, … Continue reading
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Espanola-North Shore Snowarama raises over $20,000
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola-North Shore 50th Anniversary Snowarama was a huge success. Easter Seals Coordinator Carmen Bazinet says they had a great turnout for the event with $20,998 raised with the brunt of the funds raised by an … Continue reading
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Election 2025: The Ontario Leadership Election DEBATE IS SET FOR THIS FRIDAY, Valentine’s Day:
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is HOSTING the Northern Ontario Leaders’ Debate, which will bring together the leaders of Ontario’s four main political parties to discuss issues of regional importance. The debate will occur … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council will discuss results of survey discussing public input
By Rosalind Russell – A draft document focusing on how the municipality could work with local citizens is expected to be completed by March following a report to the Ad Hoc Procedural Bylaws Committee by consultants. The committee held a … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP ASSIST APS WITH CALL, MAKE IMPAIRED ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired related charges after the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop. On February 8, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP were heading to assist the Anishinabek … Continue reading
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REPORT OF POTENTIAL IMPAIRED LEAVING LOCAL BAR LEADS TO CHARGES
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired related charges after a report was made to police. On February 8, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call reporting that a potentially … Continue reading
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