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The Billings Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating 50 years of service on August 26, commemorating its origins following local fires in the 1970s with an open house and re-dedication ceremony.

The NOHA is launching a volunteer initiative, funded by a $10 fee increase, to curb disruptive parental behaviour in rinks and protect referees and players after a rise in incidents.

Tehkummah council approved a one-month E4M contract extension amid resident dissatisfaction, ongoing audit delays, and governance clashes between the mayor and councillors over transparency.

Recent incidents of geese being killed on Highway 551 near Mindemoya have prompted concerns from local commuter Maggie Leclair regarding speeding, driver inattention, and wildlife safety.

The Island Wide Backpack Program fundraiser, organized by Pastor Jamie Greenwood, has reached $1,710 toward its $3,000 goal to supply school essentials for local students by August 31.

Sixty-five participants joined the Gore Bay Rotary Club's seventh annual Bay to Bay Charity Bike Ride, raising funds for new ultrasound equipment at the Manitoulin Health Centre.

The Campbell Horticultural Society celebrated its 98th annual Flower Show and Tea with 259 exhibits, honoring top participants like Carrie Lewis, who won most points in show.

Thirty-two cyclists participated in the 36th annual Tour de Barrie Island, spotting 15 sandhill cranes while celebrating community connections, long-standing family traditions, and local wildlife.