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Petition underway on Manitoulin Island to keep Beer Store open

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell
A petition is underway across Manitoulin Island for the Ontario government to cancel the closure of the Island’s one and only Beer Store.
The government announced earlier this week, the closure of a dozen Beer Stores including the local agency in Little Current.
According to the release, the Beer Store is to close its doors on October 19th with the only option for imbibers to travel to Espanola or shop at the LCBO, corner stores and grocery stores.
The petition, which is already receiving wide-spread support, states that the closure will have a disastrous effect on local organizations, such as the Lions Clubs, tourist events, Legions and other organizations.
The petition has already received well over 600 signatures.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: rrussell@moosefm.com or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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