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Trump imposes tariffs – Canada retaliates
By Rosalind Russell – Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada is ready to retaliate, now that U-S President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Canadian imports. Trump said yesterday the penalties, 25 per cent on everything except energy, … Continue reading

Anti-fraud presentations in March for Espanola and Manitoulin – Fraud Prevention Month
By Rosalind Russell – March is Fraud Prevention Month across Canada and to help increase awareness, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre will be offering sessions in the area. The centre says they’re hosting the sessions in partnership with Cambrian College, and attendees … Continue reading

Kenjgewin Teg partners with Cambrian College for in-community programming
By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg has teamed up with Cambrian College in collaboration with Transport Training Centres of Canada to provide a new on-hands heavy equipment operator program to a local First Nation. According to Beverley Roy, the president of … Continue reading

Students participate in Rainbow District School Board Science Fair
By Rosalind Russell – From Wind to Watts and Minds vs. Machines are just a few of the topics that will be explored at the Rainbow District School Board Science Fair today. Approximately 55 projects from students in Grades 7 … Continue reading

Northern Ontario Mining Showcase at PDAC 2025
By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Mining Showcase pavilion is officially up and running at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s International Convention in Toronto . The convention will run for four days and is expected to attract more … Continue reading

2025 Women of Manitoulin Entrepreneur Network Conference set to go
By Rosalind Russell – The 2025 Women of Manitoulin Entrepreneur Network Conference is set to go this Spring. Network founder Barbara Baker says the conference will take place April 27 from 8am – 5pm at the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference … Continue reading

Harvest Kitchen in Elliot Lake appreciates donations
By Rosalind Russell – 966. That is the number of meals served at the Harvest Kitchen in Elliot Lake over the last month. According to the release, the volunteer organization has served over 4,500 meals since October. So far this … Continue reading

First Nations surveying communities about mental health delivery
By Rosalind Russell – The First Peoples Wellness Circle is launching a survey about mental health delivery. The survey is part of an ongoing Current State Analysis project looking at the 20 Mental Wellness Teams working in First Nations communities … Continue reading

CSC Nouvelon and Collège Boréal team up with hockey
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon and Collège Boréal have entered into a partnership to enhance the four Hockey Canada Skills Academy programs offered in CSC Nouvelon schools. To encourage students to participate in the sport, a … Continue reading

Algoma-Manitoulin goes blue
By Rosalind Russell – Bill Rosenberg of Thessalon will represent Algoma-Manitoulin at Queens’ Park after he garnered over 41% of the vote.Rosenberg’s win means Algoma-Manitoulin will be part of the majority government with Doug Ford’s PCs winning the province. He was … Continue reading