Rachel Cécile Charette died peacefully at the Manitoulin Centennial Manor on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the age of 90. Predeceased by husband Romeo (1990). Beloved mother of Diane Kraft (husband Hans), Marie Claire Bruneau (husband Garry), Monique Berger (husband Charles), Raymond Charette (wife Claudette), Carmen Adam (husband Charles), Michele Stephen (husband Alastair), Carole Labelle (husband Mauri ...

Reverend David Pawson Bould died on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the Kirkland and District Hospital, at the age of 82. Reverend Bould was predeceased by two of his brothers. He is lovingly remembered and survived by: his wife Sandra Orr; children Robert Jackson (Jennifer) Bould, Doug (Dawn) Bould, Linda (Daniel) Nielson, Eric (Leanne) Nielson, and Jo-Ann (David) Mundy; grandchildren R.J., Cassie, Jennifer, ...

In loving memory of Richard Anthony (Tony) Love who passed away December 18, 2012 at the age of 57. Tony was a proud Manitoulin native who married high school sweetheart Kathy in 1974. They moved to Sudbury where he worked at INCO for 30 years and was much loved by his co-workers. Predeceased by wife Kathy and son Brody, left behind to mourn his loss is son Ryan (Julia) of Sudbury. Predeceased by daughter M ...

Surrounded by her family and friends, she was peacefully called home into the Lord’s hand on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Manitoulin Health Centre at the age of 78. Born on May 31, 1934 daughter of the late David and Sarah Nahwegahbow. Predeceased by husband Leonard Negonnegijig. Loving mother to Debbie Shawana (Ivan), Leonard and Kathleen. Grandmother to Kristen, Vance, Jeffery, Perry, Sarina and Bo. G ...

Mary Elaine Eckert passed away at the Belleville General Hospital on Saturday, December 15, 2012, age 78 years. Elaine Eckert, formerly of St. Catharines, daughter of the late John “Jack” Frederick Bethel and the late Lila Mae (McCann). Beloved wife of the late Morris Robert “Bud” Eckert. Loving mother of Mary-Jo and her husband Harold Tracy of Spring Bay, Cheryl Ann Rix and her husband Geoffrey Barrow of F ...

Canada is undergoing tremendous changes both in domestic policy and in how this country acts and is perceived upon the global stage. And yet, for the larger part, there seems to be a distinct lack of awareness reflected among the ordinary citizens of Canada about what those changes truly entail for the lifestyles we all take for granted in this country. Local native history buff Terry Debassige expressed hi ...

MANITOULIN­­––A storm of protest swept across the nation during the final days leading up to Christmas as the passage of a massive 400-page omnibus budget bill containing numerous provisions that will impact on treaty rights and environmental protection unleashed a reservoir of pent up frustration among First Nations, particularly among youth. That frustration filtered through the blogosphere, building mome ...

An on-the-spot report from a participant in the Sudbury demonstration People from all over Turtle Island and across the world have come together in a movement called Idle No More. It began with four ladies, Nina Wilson, Sylvia McAdam, Jessica Gordon and Sheelah McLean, who felt it was urgent to act on current and upcoming legislation that not only affects First Nations people but the rest of Canada’s citize ...

The Hwy 6/17 junction has now re-opened to traffic follow the First Nations 'Idlenomore' protest. ESPANOLA-Traffic on Highway 6 and 17 is now moving. The Idle No More demonstration by members of the local First Nations Communities has concluded. Motorists are reminded to practice safe driving habits and exercise patience. ...