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Manitoulin OPP arrest three people at traffic stop
4 days ago · Three people are facing charges after a traffic stop on Highway 6 in Espanola. Manitoulin OPP Constable Berkley Parisien says on Monday evening police on patrol were alerted to a stolen license plate by the Automated License Plate Recognition system, so a traffic stop was initiated, and the three occupants arrested.
Espanola council wants to see impact of reducing potential tax …
2 days ago · Espanola council has asked town staff to go back and see how a 1% decrease in the potential 2025 Municipal Budget would look like. Last night, council discussed the first draft of the budget, which sits at 5.99% in tax increase, 2.2 % due to the loss of assessment on the Domtar pulp and paper mill ...
Extreme Cold Warning - My Algoma Manitoulin Now
5 days ago · Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for our area. Extreme cold continues through Tuesday morning with wind chill values near minus 40. Relief from extreme cold is expected to be limited even during the daytime hours when temperatures typically moderate ...
Strategic Plan update provided by CAO - My Algoma Manitoulin …
Jan 16, 2025 · The Town of Espanola’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan was adopted by Council in 2023. Last night, town CAO Clerk Joseph Burke provided a report on the work done since its adoption. He says while the Town has experienced some significant change with the idling of the Domtar Mill and loss of jobs, the ...
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NEMI council sets 2025 budget with 3.5 percent tax increase for …
Jan 6, 2025 · While most municipalities are well into the budget process, a Manitoulin Island municipality has passed their budget for 2025. The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands passed its 2025 budget with a 2.99 percent increase for residents of Ward 2 (Little Current) and a 3.5 percent for Wards 3 and 4 (Sheguiandah and Honora).
Residential fire causes minimal damage - My Algoma Manitoulin …
2 days ago · The Elliot Lake Fire Department responded to a residential fire in Elliot Lake on Tuesday. Fire Chief John Thomas says the department was called out to a residence on Amsterdam Road and had it out within minutes causing minimal damage to the home. He says the fire was contained in the area of origin ...
MOU with Mount Dufour Ski Area for the use of the Ski Hill …
Jan 16, 2025 · Elliot Lake council passed a bylaw last night to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Mt Dufour Ski Area for the use of the parking lot at the ski hill. Economic Development Manager Steve Antunes says the agreement details the responsibility of the ski hill to manage snow removal as well as ...