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A 72-year-old Thunder Bay motorcyclist died following a collision with a vehicle towing a trailer on Highway 6 near Little Current. The OPP are investigating and requesting witness or dashcam information.

Manitoulin Island communities are hosting extensive Canada Day events, including parades, barbecues, markets, and fireworks across Little Current, Gore Bay, Assiginack, Central Manitoulin, and Billings.

The NEMI Recreation Centre hosted Pop Culture Canada’s Comicon, featuring actor George Buza. The family-friendly event included 40 vendor tables, a charity food drive, and an evening wrestling show.

MICA's annual Manitoulin Passage Ride brought over 200 cyclists to the Gore Bay area, generating $150,000 for local businesses. The event featured multiple route options and local stops.

The Central Manitoulin Lions Club is hosting its Summerfest and Ribfest weekend, featuring tribute bands and fireworks, made possible by volunteers to support local healthcare and student bursaries.

MICA officially opened the North Channel Mountain Bike Park in Honora Bay. Funded by FedNor and NOHFC, the park features a pump track and 5 km of sustainable trails built by Treadscape.

Central Manitoulin council rejected a proposal to recertify an elevator in the former Trinity United Church. Instead, they voted to lock out the lift to avoid spending funds on an unused building.

The seventh Manitoulin Streams Jackets and Jeans dinner and auction in Aundeck Omni Kaning was a huge success. The event featured live and silent auctions and honored the late Delmer Fields.