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Marian Jacko of Wiikwemkoong will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws from York University on June 19, 2026, recognizing her trailblazing leadership in Indigenous justice and child advocacy.

A drill rig is conducting ground and lakebed assessments at the Manitoulin Swing Bridge. Stantec Consulting is performing this drilling as part of the detailed design process for a new bridge.

The Michaels Bay Historical Society plans to unveil a memorial for those lost at sea during their August picnic. They also recently restored the local lighthouse and are expanding trail access.

Manitoulin Island artists Crystal Shawanda and rock band The Johnnys have secured multiple nominations at the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards, taking place June 18-20 in Sudbury.

The Manitoulin Special Olympics bowling team earned 14 ribbons at a Sudbury regional competition. All 14 bowlers placed in the top three of their divisions, with four capturing first-place finishes.

MSS Grade 12 student Athena Gravelle won a $3,000 provincial Loran Scholarship award as a national quarterfinalist. Recognized for her leadership, she plans to study nursing at Nipissing University.

MSS Grade 11 student Amara Wilson-Zegil has been selected for the prestigious Shad Canada summer program at the University of Regina, where she will focus on her passion for aerospace and STEM.

McMaster student Alexandra Wilson-Zegil of Gore Bay participated in the 2026 Model Senate in Ottawa, where she spoke in the Red Chamber on health equity and healthcare challenges in rural communities.