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Gore Bay’s government committee voted against allowing backyard chickens within town limits, citing concerns over space, noise, and odors, upholding the existing bylaw that prohibits domestic fowl.

Tenders are out for a new walleye facility at Sandfield’s Blue Jay Creek Fish Culture Station. This $75M provincial initiative aims to boost annual walleye production by 600%.

The inaugural Manitoulin Fibre Arts Festival at Gore Bay’s Studio 6 showcases 21 local textile artists. Running until July 19, the volunteer-led event features workshops, demonstrations, and exhibits.

Social worker Jill Macdonald’s new children’s book, Sophie Takes a Trip, uses cognitive behavioral therapy concepts to help kids aged 4–8 understand, normalize, and manage feelings of anxiety.

Billings Township reported vandalism at the flood-damaged, dangerous Bridal Veil Falls area to the OPP after individuals tore down safety barricades to access the site.

Billings Township intends to designate the historic Fox Tower in Pleasant Valley as a heritage site. The rare 1930s structure, once used for fox farming, will undergo preservation efforts.

The mystery fish die-off on Lake Kagawong has largely subsided. While one resident reports minnows in their well, officials suggest the event may be natural and advise against public panic.

Gordon/Barrie Island council donated $5,000 to Billings Township to help repair the flood-damaged Bridal Veil Falls trail, supporting a key regional tourism attraction and a neighboring community.