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The new crisis line at the Manitoulin Family Resources Haven House women’s shelter is 705-968-0499—this number can also accept text messages and is answered 24/7.

 Events

The annual Pride Manitoulin 1K/5K Colour Run/Walk/Wheel takes place . This event has a free entry and begins at the .

. The festival runs June 12 to 14 and offers a splendid weekend of the best in bluegrass acts from across the province and beyond. This is year two of being on stage at the new Lone Pine Stage.

Campbell’s Drive-in in Gore Bay is celebrating its 50^th anniversary on .

Manitoulin Streams are holding their annual . For more information, read our story.

Community barbecue fundraiser for Canadian Downs Syndrome Society is being held at the Tehkummah Municipal Park.

Manitoulin Kite Festival takes place in . The event will be located at 12218 Highway 540, just outside of Gore Bay.

Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates is holding an official opening of the North Channel Bike Park. Ceremonies will take place at . There will be a food truck onsite. For more information, read our story.

A Yuk Yuk’s fundraiser in support of Parkinson’s research takes place at the . The show was the inspiration of Honora Bay comic Charles Adams who will be performing. There will be several comics entertaining starting at 8 pm, with doors opening at 7 pm. For more information, read our story.

Phoenix Theatre presents 'Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical'. Show dates are June , , , , and , with doors opening at 630 PM. There is also a matinee show on . Tickets are available online at www.PhoenixTheatreCompany.com.

Manitoulin Legal Clinic is presenting ‘Wise Futures: sharing safety, estates and financial knowledge . The event will be held at the . There will be information booths, door prizes and meals provided (breakfast, lunch and snacks). Please register for the event at 705-368-3333. This is a free event. 

The Gore Bay Museum is excited to welcome “Heartfelt Heritage – Manitoulin Roots”, an art exhibition by Canadian artist Christie (Best) Pearson Anderson of Christies Art at the . Come enjoy a beautiful collection of paintings and drawings inspired by Manitoulin roots and heritage. The exhibition will continue throughout the summer until August 29.

A ‘Little Bit of Whealism’ Art Exhibition runs until July 17 at the . 40 Water Street. The show features small works of nearly 40 local artists and the exhibition is billed as “A loving tribute to Manitoulin Island’s art mentor Ivan Wheale.”

Don’t forget to make sure you are on the voters’ list for the upcoming municipal elections in your community. .

Seeking a new career or just starting out in the workforce? Check out The Expositor’s online job board.

Looking for a new Island home? Island realtors fill the back pages of The Expositor with a host of great offerings.

Check out our Events page for upcoming Yard Sales!

What we are working on

A new scout group has been launched on Manitoulin. Starting with Beavers, hopes are it will expand to include the upper ranks of the popular youth programming in future years.

Two very deserving members of the Manitoulin Minor Hockey Association have received very prestigious awards.

A Manitoulin Island resident is set to receive an honorary doctorate degree from Algoma University.

Weather

Friday is expected to have a mixed bag, with daytime high of 20°C and a 30 percent chance of showers, according to Environment Canada, dropping to 10°C overnight under partly cloudy skies.

Saturday’s daytime high will be 21°C with a 40 percent chance of showers (and a chance of thunderstorms) dropping to 13°C overnight and a 30 percent chance of showers.

Sunday will see a 30 percent chance of showers, accompanied by daytime high of 17°C dropping to 8°C overnight under clear skies. The sun comes out on Monday.

In case you missed it

Recent fires in Little Current and Mindemoya have left devastated families in their wake. While everyone was safe, the families lost a considerable number of possessions. Manitoulin residents are rallying to assist.

The first Manitoulin Safety Day was a resounding success, with a host of presenters and plenty of emergency vehicles with sirens and lights to entertain the younger crowd.

Bridal Veil Falls’ trails will be closed indefinitely due to damage sustained during last month’s floods.

The official unveiling of Manitoulin’s newest mountain bike park takes place on Saturday at the Nordic Ski Hill property in Honora Bay.