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Whitefish River, Sagamok, Espanola, and its hospital have partnered to explore building a 128-bed, culturally safe long-term care home on town-donated land for regional elders.

Registered physiotherapist Justin Smal of the Manitoulin Physio Centre received the Commitment to Clinical Education award from NOSM University for excellence in mentoring student placements in the North.

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada honored Manitoulin Transport with the 2026 Distinguished Community Partner Award for over 40 years of fleet support keeping the Northern Ontario Eye Van on the road.

Mindemoya medical student Matthew Redmond received the 2025 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award for outstanding community leadership. Now in his final year at NOSM University, he plans to pursue a neurosurgery residency and practice in the North.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts urges residents to prevent mosquito bites to avoid West Nile virus. Tips include using repellent, wearing long clothing, and removing outdoor standing water.

M’Chigeeng 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ donated $50,000 to the Manitoulin Health Centre to support regional physician recruitment and retention, joining other local 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½s in funding the initiative.

BMO donated $200,000 to St. Joseph’s Foundation: $185,000 will fund the new 64-bed St. Joseph’s Lodge in Gore Bay, and $14,500 will expand the Angel Bus accessible transportation program.

Manitoulin Health Centre is successfully recruiting healthcare workers, but a severe housing shortage is halting onboarding. MHC is urging the community to provide long-term rentals for new staff.