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Carol Hughes’ Column – Prime Minister Resigns, Trump Threatens Tariffs, Welcome to 2025
While many of us were just getting back into the swing of things following the holiday season, the news broke on January 6th that the Prime Minister was resigning, and he prorogued Parliament, shutting down debate, ending bills, and leaving … Continue reading
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Michael Mantha’s NFTP for 250117
Big Issues Require a Team Approach, Not Political Games While spring is still more than 8 weeks away, we’re experiencing a change in seasons here in Ontario, nonetheless. I’m referring to the transition into what is called ‘silly season,’ a … Continue reading
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Full-time Canine Unit introduced on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishinaabe Police Service has introduced the first full-time Canine Unit to Manitoulin Island. According to Police Chief James Killeen, Constable Nick Beaudry and his police service dog, Ben, will … Continue reading
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Kindergarten registrations underway in local schools
By Rosalind Russell – Kindergarten registration was held at schools throughout our districts this week … Espanola’s École catholique La Renaissance’s youngest students in junior and senior Kindergarten grow, learn, play and thrive! These little ones benefit from convivial and … Continue reading
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Anishinabek Nation and Ontario Health sign relationship protocol
fBy Rosalind Russell – A new relationship protocol that looks to improve health and wellness for the 39 Anishinabek Nation member First Nations has been signed. Leaders with the Anishinabek Nation and Ontario Health gathered on Thursday to sign the … Continue reading
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No action required on Integrity Commissioner report following councillor’s resignation
By Rosalind Russell – No action will be taken involving a Huron Shores councillor who resigned before the release of an Integrity Commissioner report. Colleen Hannigan was not in attendance this week with the findings of her investigation into the … Continue reading
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Community Living Algoma receives supports to hire summer students
By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Algoma, which provides supports for those with cognitive challenges, has received supports to enable the organization to hire summer students. They are hiring job coaches and an employment service coordinator, as well as summer … Continue reading
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Elementary students learn about health care with the help of a college
By Rosalind Russell – Students at an Elliot Lake school got a first-hand look at different careers they can consider in the future. Communications coordinator, Amélie Cyr, says in collaboration with Collège Boréal, students in grades 7 and 8 at … Continue reading