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Local MP believes there could be a Spring election

By Rosalind Russell – The NDP Member of Parliament for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing expects that spring might be the time for a Federal Election. Carol Hughes says when the House of Commons resumes March 24 it will include a throne speech and … Continue reading

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Our NDP candidate for the next election – France Gelinas

By Rosalind Russell – With the elimination of the Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing riding the next provincial election promises to be an interesting affair. It was announced this week that France Gelinas, the NDPer MP from Nickel Belt will be our official New … Continue reading

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Vanthof wants to see changes to drivers test, four-laning and more

By Rosalind Russell – Driver testing actually conducted by the MTO is on a list of short-, mid- and long-term ideas to make Highways 11 and 17 in the North safer released by Timiskaming-Cochrane New Democratic MPP John Vanthof. He … Continue reading

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Five local municipalities receive funding supports from Rural Affairs 

By Rosalind Russell – The Minister of Rural Affairs’ tour leaves the area with just around $16 million for local municipalities.  Minister Lisa Thompson visited Massey and Elliot Lake yesterday to provide more funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund.  … Continue reading

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Water and sewer rate hike comes into effect in Espanola 

By Rosalind Russell – Ratepayers in Espanola will see a slight increase in their water and sewer rates this year.  At its last meeting in December, Espanola council rescinded the previous bylaw and passed a new one to cover a … Continue reading

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Anishinabek Nation reacts to Trudeau resignation 

By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief is thanking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his commitment to First Nation issues during his time in office.    Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige from Manitoulin Island says Trudeau’s efforts … Continue reading

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College strike averted in Ontario

By Rosalind Russell – A strike at Ontario’s 24 public colleges, including Cambrian, has been averted. After more than six months of negotiations, the bargaining team representing over 15,000 college faculty across Ontario has signed a Memorandum of Agreement.   … Continue reading

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OPP wraps up Festive Ride Program in North East Region 

By Rosalind Russell – Officers with the various detachments in the North East Region laid 139 impaired driving charges during the 2024/25 OPP Festive RIDE campaign.  Acting Sergeant Michelle Simard with regional OPP communications says the campaign ran between November … Continue reading

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Operation Deterrence enhancing border security 

By Rosalind Russell – Operation Deterrence.    That’s the name of the province’s latest preparedness and planning framework for enhanced security at international borders in tackling criminal activity.    Premier Doug Ford says Ontario has been calling on the feds to step … Continue reading

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MP Hughes’ Statement on the Resignation of the Prime Minister and Prorogation of Parliament

OTTAWA – Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, made the following statement in response to the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Prorogation of Parliament: “Yesterday, in the face of mounting pressure from all sides, the Prime Minister resigned, … Continue reading

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