Hydro outage scheduled for November 13
MANITOULIN—A planned Hydro One power outage is scheduled for a large portion of Manitoulin Island and area on Sunday, November 13.
A Hydro One press release explained that the power outage will take place from 9 am to 10 am for 3,782 customers on Manitoulin Island.
Those areas affected include Wikwemikong , Sandfield, Tehkummah, Assiginack, Whitefish River First Nation, Killarney, Bidwell North, Carnarvon, Bay of Islands, Billings, Sheguiandah South, south Bidwell and Mongowin.
Hydro One reminds all members of the public to always stay clear of downed power lines or equipment. Never assume they are safe to approach.
All Hydro One customers impacted by this planned maintenance outage have been contacted, noted the Hydro One release.
Ontario investing in hockey-life skills on Manitoulin
Manitoulin Tourism Association project to help build healthy, vibrant community
MANITOULIN—Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport has announced support for 152 non-profit initiatives to help bring positive change to communities across the province over the next three years. In Algoma-Manitoulin, the Manitoulin Tourism Association (MTA) will receive up to $28,900 to support a weekend ‘Hockey-Life Skills’ competition for youth ages four to 18. The project, currently in the conceptual stage, will help to foster more active lifestyles and is helping programs be safe, inclusive and fair.
“I’m very excited about the investment our government is making in non-profits across Ontario,” said Minister Eleanor McMahon. “Through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), we’re supporting projects that provide vital programs and services, make differences in people’s lives and have positive impacts in communities.”
The province is investing $31.6 million in non-profit initiatives through this latest round of funding through the OTF, supporting 474,000 people across the province. The OTF is an agency of the government of Ontario and one of Canada’s largest granting foundations.
