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We are currently under a heat warning with temperatures potentially reaching a maximum of 28° to 31°C with humidex values of 35° and 40°C.

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

Sheguiandah 91���˵��� will gather to honour survivors, remember the children who never returned home and acknowledge the families and community members whose lives continue to be impacted by the Indian Residential School system with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque and monument. The ceremony will take place at the entrance of Ogemah Miikan in Sheguiandah 91���˵��� at . All are welcome to attend this special gathering with honour, healing and resiliency. 

Little Current United Church is holding a vacation camp by donation car wash fundraiser on . On Saturday,  come on out and shop for a good cause! Or, sell from the trunk of your vehicle in the Little Current United Church parking lot. This fundraising day will help keep the church and hall subsidized for the many groups who use it from dance classes to PRIDE cookout to worship gatherings to food pantry. If you have only a few items to sell, drop by July 4 and donate them. We'll sell them for you. Email [email protected] with questions. We will not be able to take donations that are not in a sell-able condition. 

Manitoulin Community Living is holding a fundraising barbecue at the Mindemoya Foodland on .

Sheguiandah 91���˵��� will be hosting its 37^th annual Powwow , ‘honouring our residential school survivors.’ For more information, details and schedule see our story.

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, , or go to their website  or call 705-210-0290 

Last chance! The 47^th annual La Cloche Art Show juried exhibition and sale began . 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.

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.”

. Located at the Mindemoya Ballfields (6032 ON-542), this multi-day festival continues the long-weekend celebration with food and drink, three professional national ribbers, an array of food trucks, and a licenced beer tent operating all weekend long. Live Music with featured headliners that include the Green River Revival (CCR Tribute band) and Beautiful Crazy (Luke Combs Tribute band). The traditional multi-vehicle Homecoming Parade moves through downtown Mindemoya, complemented by local children's events and soapbox races. The weekend wraps up on Sunday, July 5 with the multi-sport Mindemoya Classic Triathlon (encompassing running, paddling and cycling events). An additional community fireworks display is hosted over the weekend to mark the homecoming. Check out our story and .

Feeling a bit peckish? .

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

Looking for a new Island home, check out what Island realtors have to offer.

The snow is gone so that can only mean yard sale time is once again upon us. Check out the yard sale notices in The Expositor classifieds, or see them listed on our Events page.

If you are looking for a great Island-themed summer read, you should stop by to check out our bookstore.

 What we are working on

Whitefish River 91���˵��� has signed a memorandum of understanding with several partners exploring the possibility of building a long-term care home to serve the region.

A Manitoulin Island lacrosse player has been selected to Team Ontario and will be taking part in the national championships taking place this fall.

The Rainbow District School Board has approved its budget for 2026-2027.

Weather

Friday should see a daytime high of 28°C, according to Environment Canada, accompanied by a 30 percent chance of showers through the day and into the night, with temperatures dropping to 18°C overnight.

Saturday’s daytime high will be 26°C with a mix of sun and cloud, dropping to 16°C overnight under cloudy skies.

It’s a cloudy day predicted for Sunday, with a daytime high of 24°C dropping to 16°C with cloudy periods.

In case you missed it

A meteor struck Cockburn Island, a once-in-a-lifetime event, the first major meteor fall in Canada for 18 years!

Two Little Current youths and a Sheguiandah man are credited with saving the life of a drowning man at Low Island beach in Little Current.

An increase in vandalism in Gore Bay has the mayor and council considering security measures, including close circuit television cameras.

A first of its kind for Manitoulin, 4H has established an equestrian drill horse team.