Western Manitoulin’s Legion Branch #514 celebrated the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary and rededicated its cenotaph with a special community ceremony.
by Tom SasvariGagendeep of Espanola faces sexual assault and luring charges after Wikwemikong Police safely located a missing youth under 16 in his vehicle.
by Expositor StaffWiikwemkoong's August 22 election features four candidates for chief—including incumbents and former leaders—and a new four-year term.
by Michael Erskine
Severe April flooding heavily damaged Bridal Veil Falls and its trails, leaving them unsafe. While the pool area may reopen, full repairs will take years.
by Tom SasvariManitoulin Island and the North Shore face a critical shortage of large animal veterinarians, leaving farmers without professional care for sick or calving livestock. Local leaders are organizing a letter-writing campaign and seeking government and veterinary college support to fund recruitment.
by Tom Sasvari
The Big Lake Women's Institute celebrated 120 years of Manitoulin community service. As the island's last active branch, they fundraise, preserve local history, and support charities.
by Expositor Staff
Perivale Gallery: Local artist Laurel Price presents ‘Wild and Whimsical,’ a collection of semi-abstract oil paintings inspired by Island landscapes. The exhibit runs through July 17 in Spring Bay.
by Michael ErskineBioBlitz: Join NCC’s 6th annual event, July 27–Aug 3. Use the iNaturalist app to document local plants and wildlife. No experience needed; open to all ages, anywhere in Canada.
by Michael Erskine
Western Manitoulin’s Legion Branch #514 celebrated the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary and rededicated its cenotaph with a special community ceremony.
by Tom Sasvari
Coming soon: The Manitoulin Island Desk weekly podcast.
Local candidate lists for Manitoulin Island municipalities, Cockburn Island, and Killarney are out ahead of the October 26 elections.
Billings Township council unanimously voted to ban swimming and entering the water at Bridal Veil Falls to protect public safety and preserve the natural environment following a recent near-tragedy and severe overcrowding.
Aundeck Omni Kaning opened a new six-unit accessible residence for elders featuring modern amenities, security systems, and private patios, bringing community elders back home.
Canada's alarming rise in 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½s youth homicides stems from systemic poverty, trauma, and underfunding. Addressing it requires structural funding and Indigenous-led safety control.
Two teens face second-degree murder charges in the tragic death of 17-year-old Bethany Shinos, a beloved, college-bound youth killed in M'Chigeeng 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½.
During a festival weekend, Wiikwemkoong kayakers discovered a smoldering hollow tree in a dry forest and worked for hours with axes and water to prevent a disastrous wildfire.
Wiikwemkoong is building new five-bedroom "grandmothers' homes" to keep families together and support reunification. Grandmother Alison Recollet shares how her new home provides space for her grandchildren to return and long-term care for her grandson Jonathan.
Western Manitoulin’s Legion Branch #514 celebrated the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary and rededicated its cenotaph with a special community ceremony.
by Tom SasvariGagendeep of Espanola faces sexual assault and luring charges after Wikwemikong Police safely located a missing youth under 16 in his vehicle.
by Expositor StaffWiikwemkoong's August 22 election features four candidates for chief—including incumbents and former leaders—and a new four-year term.
by Michael Erskine
Severe April flooding heavily damaged Bridal Veil Falls and its trails, leaving them unsafe. While the pool area may reopen, full repairs will take years.
by Tom SasvariManitoulin Island and the North Shore face a critical shortage of large animal veterinarians, leaving farmers without professional care for sick or calving livestock. Local leaders are organizing a letter-writing campaign and seeking government and veterinary college support to fund recruitment.
by Tom Sasvari
The Big Lake Women's Institute celebrated 120 years of Manitoulin community service. As the island's last active branch, they fundraise, preserve local history, and support charities.
by Expositor Staff
Perivale Gallery: Local artist Laurel Price presents ‘Wild and Whimsical,’ a collection of semi-abstract oil paintings inspired by Island landscapes. The exhibit runs through July 17 in Spring Bay.
by Michael ErskineBioBlitz: Join NCC’s 6th annual event, July 27–Aug 3. Use the iNaturalist app to document local plants and wildlife. No experience needed; open to all ages, anywhere in Canada.
by Michael Erskine