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Following a "near-perfect storm" of rapid snowmelt and heavy rainfall, several Manitoulin Island municipalities have declared states of emergency due to widespread flooding and infrastructure damage that could cost millions of dollars to repair.

MINDEMOYA—The municipality of Central Manitoulin, especially downtown businesses and residents of Mindemoya, have been severely impacted by the widespread flooding that took place across Manitoulin early last week.  “I have had my business (Rainbow Accounting and Management Services) here 35 years and I have never had water surround this

Ontario’s "Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026" reduces school board trustees to advisory roles, shifting budgetary and operational power to a provincially overseen CEO. Critics argue the move undermines local democracy by prioritizing business metrics over student achievement.

MINDEMOYA—A fundraiser initiated by Leanne Lewis of The Royal Lepage Shelter Foundation to benefit the Manitoulin Women’s Shelter after the facility, including the Manitoulin Food Bank, was ravaged by flood waters has surpassed its original goal of $5,000. Funds are being raised to support Manitoulin Haven House

Kenjgewin Teg included in funding announcement BRANTFORD—The Ontario is investing an historic $57 million in Indigenous institutes across the province (including Kenjgewin Teg in M’Chigeeng 91���˵���), the largest single investment in indigenous higher education in the province’s history. This funding will create hundreds of new seats

NIAGARA FALLS—A weekend of robotic smashing and crashing, to learning and networking for robotics team Manitoulin Metal as they competed at the Provincial Championships in Niagara Falls on April 16 to 19. Their robot, InBEEana Jones put up a strong match against opponents, showcasing consistent excellence and effectiveness in