Assiginack Public Library Feature
‘Open Heart, Open Mind’ by Canadian Clara Hughes is an honest and very personal look at her life in the highly aggressive and competitive world...
House Call with Carol Hughes
A tale of two pandemic programs
When the pandemic hit, the government wanted to use Employment Insurance (EI) to address the sudden loss of income...
MHC Auxiliary News
Our third teleconference was held on January 21. Thirteen members and one board member participated with Dawn Orr, president and Sandra Pope, vice-president, moderating....
Assiginack Council Notes
February 2
Proposed subdivision
Council passed a resolution to be forwarded on to the Manitoulin Planning Board (MPB) in relation to the proposed 49-lot waterfront subdivision...
Northeast Town Council Notes
Ashley Drain concerns
Council received correspondence from Mike Lecuyer of North Channel Drive regarding drainage issues which are perceived to result from the Ashley Drain...
House Call with Carol Hughes
Governor general’s resignation only raises questions
Having recently resigned from her position as Canada’s governor general, Julie Payette is at the centre of a brisk...
MSS Kids in the Halls
We did it, Mustangs! First semester is over! Friday, February 5 is a PD Day that will officially mark the end of first semester,...
Tehkummah Council Notes
January 12
Borrowing bylaw
Council passed its annual borrowing bylaw, allowing the township to secure financing of up to $290,000 to cover early-year expenses until tax...
Northeast Town Council Notes
January 19
Coyote bounty
George Hagen of the Manitoulin Trappers Council gave a deputation to council January 19, requesting council consider a coyote compensation program similar...
House Call with Carol Hughes
Canadians have a right to know about vaccine supplies
Production delays are directly affecting Canada’s anticipated delivery of vaccines, calling into question the government’s timeline...
House Call with Carol Hughes
Changes to long-term care are overdue
People in congregate living settings, such as those in long-term residences, have every right to wonder why more wasn’t...
Northeast Town Council Notes
New four-plex approved
In a public meeting held over Zoom January 12, council reviewed a zoning amendment request from Jordan Stephens and Larissa Alston. The...
