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Art centre in Elliot Lake has an official new name
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has revealed the new name for their art centre. The city had run a name the art centre contest over the last few weeks and came up with a shortlist of ten names. … Continue reading
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OPP CHARGE YOUTH WITH MULTIPLE OFFENCES
(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One youth has been arrested and charged for multiple offences. On April 9, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Police observed … Continue reading
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGE
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following a traffic stop in Espanola. On April 8, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol in the Town of Espanola. … Continue reading
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CALL FOR SERVICE RESULTS IN CHARGES
(WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged as a result of a call for service. On April 7, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for … Continue reading
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NEMI council agrees to purchase Little Wally’s Dock Services
By Rosalind Russell – Maintaining waterfront services, especially with the upcoming sailboat and cruise season around the corner, is of primary importance to the council of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands. To that end, at its meeting earlier this month, … Continue reading
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Mantha calling on the government to ensure safe sites
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Mantha says too many people suffering from addictions are forced to get their fix in seclusion, which he considers a dangerous practice. Mantha is pushing the Ford government to pass legislation for safe … Continue reading
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Food drive being hosted by all four LaCloche Foothill firefighter associations
By Rosalind Russell – All four municipal firefighter associations in the LaCloche Foothills are taking part in a food drive to assist three local food banks. Firefighters in all four communities will be out next Tuesday evening, April 16th, to … Continue reading
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Bursary fundraiser a success
By Rosalind Russell – Despite a lack of snow and the cancellation of the ride itself, the Poker Chip Run of 2024 hosted by the Manitoulin Snowdusters is considered a success thanks to the generosity of the public. Club spokesperson … Continue reading
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Solar eclipse is the big news story of the day
By Rosalind Russell – Hundreds of people will be taking in the solar eclipse today, but doing it safely is paramount for this historic event. The eclipse will make its way through the United States and then Canada, with the … Continue reading
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Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 240405
While the overdose and death rate of Northern Ontarians is triple that of the rest of the province, the government callously sits on its hands I don’t think that it will come as a shock to most readers, but none … Continue reading
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