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At Sheguiandah First Nation, there’s going to be an election this year, in the fall. No doubt there will be some changes. Maybe there won’t be. But in the meantime, their official business of the community is stagnating in significant ways as those elected to form a council...

MINDEMOYA—A Mindemoya resident has done what a lot of people only dream about. Marie Celeste Cranston has written her first book, and what a book. Titled ‘Life Loss and Friends,’ this page-turner shows how friendship can help people cope with even the most devastating events. Set...

MINDEMOYA—Central Manitoulin followed in the footsteps of the Northeast Town and the Township of Assigniack, addressing their bylaws in regards to methadone clinics by passing an interim control bylaw to temporarily halt the establishment of methadone clinics in the municipality...

To the Expositor: It was with such delight that I read in the January 23 edition of The Manitoulin Expositor about the Expressions Fashion and Arts Gala at Wasse Abin High School in Wikwemikong. Seeing The Manitoulin Expositor’s full-page 1A with the headline “Watch Out N...

To the Expositor: I would like to congratulate the Gore Bay Atoms on winning the Island championship. I want to mention the great hockey players the team can boast, and especially the players that we didn’t get to see play. To those players, good job of supporting your team by...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter was sent to us by Theresa Hoy, Wikwemikong Board of Education Anishinaabemowin Curriculum Department manager, and reprinted here at Ms. Hoy’s request in light of the recent Anishinaabemowin public speaking contest held in Wikwemikong. Dear Theresa: In...

To the Expositor: Kudos to The Expositor for the excellent article in the February 20, 2013 edition (page 7) about Sabrina Blanchet, the teenage superstar of snowmobile racing. Having attended all of the Manitoulin Pro Challenge races these past three winters, I am amazed at the...

SUDBURY­––Ontario’s elementary school teachers have decided to continue their protest, boycotting participation in voluntary and extracurricular activities including coaching teams and staying after school to provide extra help to students, despite the repeal of Bill 115 and...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Expositor contacted Assiginack clerk Alton Hobbs regarding the following letter. Mr. Hobbs explained that the issue involves confusion by some Assiginack residents as to what the role and responsibility of the landfill attendant is in accordance to t...

MANITOWANING—Manitoulin Streams was bestowed with the highest of honours for its many accomplishments and successes throughout the waterways of Manitoulin. Manitoulin Streams was the recipient of the 2012 National Recreational Fisheries Award, presented by Ed DeBruyn, the...