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News   -   Mar 24, 2026 Cautious optimism for Supreme Court firearms ban challenge from MP, Island gun enthusiast
Cautious optimism for Supreme Court firearms ban challenge from MP, Island gun enthusiast

OTTAWA-MANITOULIN— Sudbury East-Manitoulin-Nickel Belt Member of Parliament Jim Belanger and at least one gun owner on Manitoulin Island are both happy to hear that the Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a challenge of the Liberal government’s firearms ban, but are cautiously optimistic how far the challenge

News   -   Mar 24, 2026 Island officials not in support of BYOB permits for public events
Island officials not in support of BYOB permits for public events

MANITOULIN—Initial reaction to a proposal by the province to expand the bring your own (formerly tailgate) alcoholic beverages permits for municipally designated or public events has not received support from Manitoulin Island municipal leaders. “Our council has not talked about this issue, but our staff is not recommending this

Assiginack event thanks its public works crews
News   -   Mar 24, 2026 Assiginack event thanks its public works crews

ASSIGINACK—These past few weeks have proven to be a challenge for public works departments in municipalities across Northern Ontario as near-record snowfalls accompanied by periods of freezing rain have taxed both equipment and workers. In recognition of the efforts of their public works team, the Municipality of Assiginack held

by Michael Erskine
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News   -   Mar 24, 2026 Assiginack event thanks its public works crews
Assiginack event thanks its public works crews

ASSIGINACK—These past few weeks have proven to be a challenge for public works departments in municipalities across Northern Ontario as near-record snowfalls accompanied by periods of freezing rain have taxed both equipment and workers. In recognition of the efforts of their public works team, the Municipality of Assiginack held

by Michael Erskine
News   -   Mar 24, 2026 Cautious optimism for Supreme Court firearms ban challenge from MP, Island gun enthusiast
Cautious optimism for Supreme Court firearms ban challenge from MP, Island gun enthusiast

OTTAWA-MANITOULIN— Sudbury East-Manitoulin-Nickel Belt Member of Parliament Jim Belanger and at least one gun owner on Manitoulin Island are both happy to hear that the Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a challenge of the Liberal government’s firearms ban, but are cautiously optimistic how far the challenge

by Tom Sasvari
News   -   Mar 24, 2026 Island officials not in support of BYOB permits for public events
Island officials not in support of BYOB permits for public events

MANITOULIN—Initial reaction to a proposal by the province to expand the bring your own (formerly tailgate) alcoholic beverages permits for municipally designated or public events has not received support from Manitoulin Island municipal leaders. “Our council has not talked about this issue, but our staff is not recommending this

by Tom Sasvari
News   -   Mar 24, 2026 MPP announces well over $1 million in provincial grants to Island communities
MPP announces well over $1 million in  provincial grants to Island communities

LITTLE CURRENT—Following a meeting with Little Current’s business community on concerns with recycling and Ontario’s new “producer responsibility” system that shifts the costs of recycling away from the municipality, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg made a number of significant funding announcements at the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and

by Alicia McCutcheon
News   -   Mar 22, 2026 Snowmageddon blasts Island
Snowmageddon blasts Island

Manitoulin coated in snow, ice MANITOULIN—The extremely heavy influx of snow, rain and icy weather that hit Manitoulin Island and much of Northeastern Ontario Sunday and Monday made driving on highways and roads almost impossible and has led to many local municipalities declaring significant weather events. Most Island businesses

by Michael Erskine
News   -   Mar 22, 2026 Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services celebrates 30 years

Manitoulin Northshore Victims Services (MNSV) is proud to celebrate 30 years of serving victims and survivors of crime, tragic circumstances and disaster throughout the Manitoulin and North Shore region.

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Mar 22, 2026 Former chief Shining Turtle throws hat into by-election ring

A by-election is underway to fill a vacancy on Whitefish River First Nation band council following the passing of long-time councillor.

by Michael Erskine
News   -   Mar 22, 2026 Hamilton judge deems provisions in Ontario sex offender registry as unconstitutional
Hamilton judge deems provisions in Ontario sex offender registry as unconstitutional

ONTARIO—A Hamilton courtroom has quietly cracked open a long-standing pillar of Ontario’s criminal justice system. In a recent ruling, Justice Garg of the Ontario Court of Justice found that key provisions of Ontario’s sex offender registry law—known as Christopher’s Law (Sex Offender Registry), 2000—violate

by Jacqueline St. Pierre
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