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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

Check out this week’s edition of The Expositor for all of the Canada Day events happening near you.

This weekend is your last chance to check out Phoenix Theatre Company's production of 'Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical,' at Manitoulin Secondary School in M’Chigeeng 91���˵���. Show dates are this , and with curtains opening at 7 pm. General admission tickets are $25. See all details in on page 14 of this week’s edition of The Expositor.

The Perivale Gallery is presenting Finding Our True North June 27-July 10. An exhibition by Perivale artists, artisans, and guest artists featuring works celebrating the beauty and spirit of Northern Ontario. Come and vote for the People’s Choice Award. The gallery is open daily from 10 am-5 pm and is located at 1320 Perivale Road East in Spring Bay. For more information on page 11 of this week’s edition of The Expositor, go to their webiste or call 705-210-0290.

The 47^th annual La Cloche Art Show juried exhibition and sale begins . This year's show is featuring distinguished artist Robert Potvin. Admission is free for the event which will take place from 11 am to 5 pm daily at the Whitefish Falls Community Centre. See page 11 for in this week’s edition of The Expositor. 

The annual Mindemoya Youth Softball tournament is set to host 530 youth ball players throughout this weekend. Games started Thursday and will continue right through Sunday, at the Mindemoya ballfields. The tournament is a Youth Co-ed 3-pitch format. For more information see our story on page 26-27 of this week’s edition of the Expositor.

The 128^th annual United Church Women Silver Water Picnic will take place on Saturday, . This year’s theme is West End Timber, and there will be a parade, pie sale/ice cream, silent auction, face painting, fish pond, kids' games/races and a ball game. For more information on page 29 of this week’s edition of The Expositor.

The Little Schoolhouse and Museum and South Baymouth Community Development Association is presenting Canada Day celebrations this . For more information, see . Among the many events to take place is breakfast and lunch barbecues, a bake sale, silent auction, parade, fish fry dinner, fish derby, junk in the trunk and donation yard sale. The Tehkummah township fire department is also hosting a salmon fishing derby .

from 8:50 – 11:00 pm at Manitoulin Eco Park, 18777 ON-6, Tehkummah. Hunt for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and witness a cosmic symphony at our rare, privately owned, RASC-designated Dark Sky Preserve. Explore the universe with our expert guides and discover celestial wonders like never before.

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 Gore Bay Museum, 12 Dawson St, Gore Bay. 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 Gore Bay Harbour Centre Studio 6. 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.”

The NEMI Farmers’ Market takes place .

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

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

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

Check out the yard sale notices on Page 29 in this week’s edition of The Expositor, or on our Events page.

If you are looking for a great Island-themed summer read, you should stop by the Expositor office in Little Current to check out our bookstore.

What we are working on

The fact that a meteorite landed on an Island close to Manitoulin Island left residents bewildered as to what they saw and heard during the occurrence.

The Town of Gore Bay is fed up with the amount of vandalism and mischief that has taken place over the past few years and has agreed to take action to boost security in town.

A near-drowning incident at Low Island in Little Current saw bystanders leap to the rescue of a male, pulling him from the water unresponsive and providing first aid until the ambulance arrived.

Weather

Friday should see a daytime high of 22°C, according to Environment Canada, accompanied by a 30 percent chance of showers through the day and into the night, with temperatures dropping to 14°C overnight.

Saturday’s daytime high will be 25°C with a 30 percent chance of showers, dropping to 13°C overnight under clear skies.

The sun comes out on Sunday, with a daytime high of 25°C dropping to 17°C overnight under cloudy skies.

In case you missed it

A Wiikwemkoong woman’s story puts a human face on the reality of what faces MMIWG2S+ in Canada today.

The amnesty on banned firearms has been extended. Manitoulin’s MP suggests money could be better spent on mental health and addictions.

A Thunder Bay man has died in a tragic motorcycle accident on Highway 6. The OPP request that anyone who witnessed the accident to contact them at 1-888-319-1122 or to call CrimeStoppers anonymously.