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Mindemoya’s Lions Club Homecoming Weekend and Ribfest runs July 2-5, featuring four BBQ ribbers, live music, a parade, fireworks, and family activities. Admission is by donation.

Manitoulin golfers Denis Audette (AOK) and Pierre Trudeau (WUT) qualified for the All-Ontario Senior Championships. Audette won the NGA qualifier with a 71 at Timberwolf, while Trudeau placed second with a 78.

Wiikwemkoong’s Marian Jacko received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from York University on June 19, recognizing her leadership in Indigenous justice, child advocacy, and youth sports like the LNHL.

Musician Art Hayden was celebrated at a packed concert at Burpee and Mills hall ahead of his induction into the Great Northern Opry this fall, an honor spearheaded by NOCMA rep Ben Lentir.

The Providence Bay Bluegrass in the Country festival featured top-tier bands, raising essential operational funds for Manitoulin Special Olympics while honoring several key members lost this past year.

American billionaire Jay Alix's 207-foot, $75M superyacht Satori docked in Gore Bay. The ice-class vessel features a helipad and accommodates 12 guests and 12 crew.

FOMOS raised funds at its golf tourney. Mindemoya Old School renovations start this fall to build an artisan hub and seniors' center, targeting March 2027 completion.

Registered physiotherapist Justin Smal of the Manitoulin Physio Centre received the Commitment to Clinical Education award from NOSM University for excellence in mentoring student placements in the North.