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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.

Firefighters on Manitoulin Island are hopeful of rain this weekend. One municipal fire department on the Island has imposed a total fire ban due to the very dry conditions in the area, while others around Manitoulin are not allowing fire permits being provided for large fires. Please exercise extreme care with open flames of any sort. Look for further details in next week’s edition of The Expositor. 

Trail Closure Notice: Cup and Saucer Trail. The Cup and Saucer Trail on Manitoulin Island (Mnidoo Mnising) will be closed for maintenance from Monday, June8 to Thursday, June 11.

Events

The first annual Manitoulin Community Safety Day is taking place this at the NEMI Recreation Centre. The event is being put on through a partnership of the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and The Manitoulin Expositor. The event provides an opportunity for first responders and emergency services to meet community members face to face and to demonstrate some of their capabilities and technology. More than 40 exhibitors will be in attendance at the event, which will take place from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, read our story.

The Aundeck Omni Kaning (AOK) 91���˵��� annual powwow, ‘Feeding the Fire’ will take place at the AOK powwow grounds over the weekend, . For more information, read our story.

Hundreds of cyclists will be riding on the Island this weekend as the .

The Island Singers present “Ambe: All Are Welcome,” a celebration of Canadian music on Saturday, . Tickets are $20 with children 12 and under free. For full details, read our story.

Espanola Little Theatre along with the St. Bernard’s Raman Catholic Church Women’s Group is presenting tonight, . Advance tickets are available at $60. For more details, see the advertisement above, or contact Lynda Weston at [email protected] or by phone at 705-368-0714. The murder mystery also gets underway Saturday, June 6 at the Freshwater Community Church in Mindemoya hosted by the Friends of the Mindemoya Old School contact Jan McQuay at [email protected] or 416-524-4864. Call as early as possible because doors open at 6 pm.

On Sunday, June 7, the public is invited to attend the annual starting at . In case of rain, the event will be held in the Mindemoya Community Arena.

A Breakfast Brunch in the Park is taking place on . There will be pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, hash brown potatoes, watermelon fruit, assorted juices, coffee, tea and water. The event is being sponsored by the SBCDA with profits supporting the South Baymouth Bowerman Trails rehabilitation.

The annual plant sale being hosted by the Grass Roots Garden Club will take place on . Proceeds from the event will be donated to local Island charities.

Bonnie & Clyde, a Frank Wildhorn musical (lyrics by Don Black, book by Ivan Menchell) tracing the lives of Depression-era lovers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, is being . The play follows the notorious couple from their small-town roots to becoming outlaws, exploring their obsession with fame and their ultimate, tragic downfall. Tickets can be purchased online at phoenixtheatrecompany.ca.

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.”

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 Manitoulin.com.

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

If you are looking for a great Island-themed summer read you should stop in to the Expositor office in Little Current to peruse our book store.

What we are working on

The Bridal Veil Falls trails in Kagawong remain closed due to the extensive damage to the trails in the flooding that occurred in April.

The OPP Golden Helmets precision riding team was in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory this past Thursday, wowing the crowd with their skill.

A crisis service worker at an Island police department has been presented with a prestigious award from the Attorney General. 

A Little Current family lost their home to fire Tuesday evening. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the couple and their toddler who lost everything in the blaze.

Weather

Friday is expected to have a daytime high of 20°C with a 30 percent chance of showers, according to Environment Canada, dropping to 13°C overnight with 30 percent chance of showers.

Saturday’s daytime high will be 25°C with a 40 percent chance of showers dropping to 13°C overnight and a 30 percent chance of showers.

Sunday the sun comes out with a daytime high of 25°C dropping to 12°C overnight under clear skies. The sun remains out on Monday—with daytime highs reaching 27°C. Air conditioning time is upon us!

In case you missed it

Birch Island is picking up the gauntlet in the battle to oppose mining on the Heaven’s Gate Trail property owned by the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy.

Manitoulin Health Centre is desperately seeking housing for healthcare recruits on Manitoulin. Compounding the challenge of recruiting healthcare workers is the growing lack of available and affordable housing.

Great was the rejoicing amongst Island travellers crossing the swing bridge when they beheld a drilling barge taking core samples at the site of the new two-lane bridge.

Central Manitoulin is the latest Island community to nix involvement in the proposed Georgian Bay Geopark—citing lack of consultation and concerns over the potential for unanticipated impacts on property owners.