Manitoulin Centennial Manor is full with 72 people on its waitlist. The board resolved all inspection issues, reported no disease outbreaks, hired new staff, and completed building repairs.
Steven Debassige organized a Sunrise Ceremony and awareness walk in M’Chigeeng for the Moose Hide Campaign, honoring missing and murdered Indigenous women and engaging men to help end violence.
Cliff Jewell of Little Current had three paintings accepted into the Paint Ontario show, with one winning an award. He will also judge at the 47th La Cloche Art Show and join a tribute to Ivan Wheale.
The Little Current and District Fish and Game Club successfully harvested 80,000 walleye eggs despite flood damage at Bass Creek. They also provided fishing rods to local students and joined local cleanup efforts.
Mark Zelinski launches his new book, Niagara Escarpment, with events on the Chi-Cheemaun and Manitoulin Island May 15–17, featuring photography and Indigenous ceremonies.
Central Manitoulin's Integrity Commissioner cleared Councillor J. Bisaillon of all allegations in four reports. Council is now debating how to curb the taxpayer costs of unfounded complaints.
Loblaws clarified that rumors about its Manitoulin stores are false. While an ownership transition is underway in Little Current, both stores remain fully operational under interim leadership.
Wasse Abin High School instituted a total ban on personal electronics. Administrators, teachers, and students report increased engagement, better social interaction, and fewer classroom distractions.
