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Students at C.C. McLean and Central Manitoulin Public School released over 200 Chinook salmon into local waterways. The fish were raised from eggs in school micro-hatcheries as part of a 10-year partnership with the Gore Bay Fish and Game Club.

The Manitoulin Planning Board will hold a public meeting to address rising permit violations for trailers and storage containers. Members are considering a yearly permit fee to offset costs.

Gordon/Barrie Island approved a 4.3% tax increase. Reeve Lee Hayden cited flood damage to roads and high winter snowplowing costs as key drivers, with no service cuts planned for the year.

The Ontario government made the $15 million NORDS Fund annual, helping Northern municipalities improve infrastructure impacted by resource development and support long-term economic growth.

Scott McDougall of Gore Bay received the SREB Volunteer of the Year Award. A dedicated community pillar, he was honored for his long-term service in local sports, events, and town committees.

Manitoulin’s Kohyn Eshkawkogan (Ottawa 67’s) scores 1G-2A for Canada at U18 Worlds; strong play despite quarterfinal exit.

Ontario teachers, including Manitoulin/Sudbury unions, rallied April 29 demanding more education funding, smaller classes & supports.

Gore Bay councillor Terry Olmstead resigns after 4 years to move to Kitchener for family health reasons. Council may appoint runner-up Deanna Hardy.