Manitoulin 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.
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.
Founded by Adelaide Hunter Hoodless after personal tragedy, the Women鈥檚 Institute evolved from a local Ontario group into a global network empowering rural women.
The Hamrock family of Ohio recently celebrated their 80th reunion at Dawson Resort on Lake Kagawong. Since 1946, five generations have vacationed on Manitoulin, forging deep, lasting Island ties.
Debajehmujig Storytellers celebrated the opening of new, high-visibility offices in Wiikwemkoong, a milestone aimed at better engaging youth and fostering Anishinaabemowin in a central, accessible space.
Manitoulin golfers dominated the 2026 Northeastern Junior Golf Tour. Rylan Carrick, Noah Thorpe, and Amy Smith now head to the Ontario Summer Games to conclude their successful youth careers.
17 Indigenous students graduated from the new CJIIC journalism program, a transformative hybrid course blending modern skills with Indigenous storytelling. Applications for the next cohort open soon.
Despite tensions over crowds and politics, tourism remains vital to Manitoulin鈥檚 economy. Residents should welcome visitors, as these long-standing, personal, and economic ties benefit everyone.