Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, the NDP’s Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation critic said that today, on World Water Day, the Ford government must act so that Indigenous people can have the same access to safe drinking water as all Ontarians.     “Today is World Water Day.   The United Nations theme this year, is ‘Leaving no one behind.’   When ...

Thank you to the ‘knucklehead(s)” who threw out fish guts or whatever over the hill where we walk our dogs (snow dump). Fine; ashes to ashes and give the coyotes and ravens a chance to survive — but please, not so close to home and worse — take it out of the plastic bag! My curious dog, searching in overdrive ...

An unfortunate reality of the online dating world is that romance scams continue to cause victims severe financial hardship and take a toll on their emotional well-being. That emotional embarrassment reduces the number of times this crime is reported to police. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and their fraud prevention partners ...

The Regular Season has been completed. The Quarter Finals begin March 28th. Good luck to all teams.   Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 13 15 BUCKELL, Chris 2 10 15 McCOY, Joe 2 10 15 LESCHISHIN, Mark 4 8 15 SPENCER, Diane 5 7 15 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lise 6 5 13 HOFFMANN, Jim 6 5 15 HALL, Dave 8 ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Clearing near noon. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 15 in the morning and minus 9 in the afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low minus 13. Wind chill minus ...

Suddenly at his home on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband of Judy for 46 years. Loving father of Sharon Campbell (Will) and Jen Lamontagne (Kurt Geldart). Proud grandfather of Laura, Adam, Maysen and Jake. Dear brother of Victor (late Madge), Barbara Fortin (late René), Diane Lafond (late Yvon), Donald (Suzanne), Brian (Pauline), late ...

The last federal budget before this October’s election short-changed Northern Ontario, and mostly missed the mark, according to the NDP’s Northern Ontario MPs, Carol Hughes and Charlie Angus. “This is a disappointing budget for Canadians who need help right now to make ends meet,” said Hughes. “This budget is disconnected from most people’s reality and the challenges we are facing ...

Weather – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Periods of light snow beginning late this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High plus 3. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of light snow. Amount 2 cm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to ...

« Vivre dans un pays où il y a deux langues officielles est une raison d’être fier pour plusieurs qui vivent à Algoma-Manitoulin. Cela est constamment démontré par les nombreux individus, familles, communautés, organisations et entreprises francophone et francophile à travers la circonscription, » député Michael Mantha a déclaré. « Pour toutes ces raisons et de nombreuses autres, je veux souhaiter une bonne ...

“Living in a country with two official languages is a reason to be proud for many living across Algoma-Manitoulin. This is continuously demonstrated by the many Francophone and Francophile individuals, families, communities, organizations and businesses throughout the riding,” stated MPP Michael Mantha. “For these reasons, and many others, I would like to wish everyone a happy International Francophonie Day; which ...

The Legion wishes to announce publically that an anonymous donation has been received for $100,000. The Legion Lift funds are now guaranteed and Mary Anne Pearson, President, shares that the donation at this time will be confidential until the contributor chooses otherwise.

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926. Thurs    Mar.  21    Official Board Meeting – 1 p.m. Sat.        Mar.  23   Prayer Shawl Ministry  – 3 p.m. Mon.     Apr.  01    U.C.W.  – ...

Last night Council held a regular council meeting at 6:30 p.m., by 6:38 it was over. Mayor Ron Rody and Councllor Rob Reece were absent. Mayor Rody for personal reasons, and Councillor Reece as he was delayed on his return from vacation. Acting Mayor Pat Tait quipped that perhaps he had been delayed as a result of the grounding of ...

This week’s new books are: “Missing Daughter” by Rick Mofina, “The Uninhabitable Earth” by David Wallace Wells, “The Conspiracy” by Kat Martin, “All the Wrong Places” by Joy Fielding. March Staff Picks –  “The Keeper of Lost Causes” by Jussi Adler Olsen, “The Stranger” by Harlan Coben, “The Girl who Stopped Swimming” by Joshilyn Jackson and this week’s feature is ...

Weather – Periods of snow. Amount 2 cm. High plus 2. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 2. Wind chill near minus 5. News Tidbits – The Legion continues to raise funds for their ...