Right Reverend Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, urged President Donald Trump to “have mercy” on people who are “scared now” during the inaugural prayer service at Washington’s ...

MANITOULIN—Speaking before a large group of people can be a challenging ordeal for many adults. One of the best ways to overcome those fears is taking part in public speaking contest. Just such an ...

Ojibwe Cultural Foundation staff will continue to host the Elder’s Council gathering on February 15th, 2025, at the Manitoulin Hotel ands Conference Centre. Deadline to register is January 31st, ...

On January 26, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP received a call for a pickup truck that drove onto a closed OFSC-maintained trail, causing significant damage. The vehicle was ...

PROVIDENCE BAY—Earlier this month Bev Webster sent out invitations to many friends and neighbours to the Providence Bay Hall for a very special gathering and appreciation ceremony for some honorary ...

Doric Lodge No.455 of the Sudbury Manitoulin District Masons are hosting what they hope will become an annual celebration of Scotland’s “Immortal Poet” Robbie Burns. Traditionally January 25 is ...

The proposed POA surplus payments for each township for 2024 include: Assiginack $20,030.97; Billings $11,827.12; Burpee and Mills $7,222.30; Central $42,606.71; Cockburn Island $218.12; Gordon/Barrie ...

At their annual Christmas dinner the Island Quilters raised over $1,000 for the Manitoulin Food Bank this year. In an event called ‘coupon capers’ held at the dinner, the quilters donate gifts to the ...

January 18, 2025. It is with profound sadness that the family of Ella “Ellie” Orr, announce that she peacefully left this world on Janu ...

Lights dim. A hush falls over the audience. Then, with a burst of brilliance, the lights go up and the backup band begins a steady rhythmic blues beat. The spotlight shines down and Crystal stands ...

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