Food Banks Canada’s 2026 report gave Ontario a D- for food insecurity. One in four Canadians are affected, including local families and farmers on Manitoulin Island, as housing and living costs soar.
The Old Mill Heritage Centre received Billings council's endorsement to apply for a Governor General’s history award, leveraging momentum from its 2025 centennial celebrations.
Health Canada has placed the widely used herbicide glyphosate under its new Continuous Oversight Policy to monitor emerging research, amid ongoing lawsuits and health concerns.
Health Canada has placed the widely used herbicide glyphosate under its new Continuous Oversight Policy to monitor emerging research, amid ongoing lawsuits and health concerns.
Food Banks Canada’s 2026 report gave Ontario a D- for food insecurity. One in four Canadians are affected, including local families and farmers on Manitoulin Island, as housing and living costs soar.
The Old Mill Heritage Centre received Billings council's endorsement to apply for a Governor General’s history award, leveraging momentum from its 2025 centennial celebrations.
The OPP Golden Helmets Precision Motorcycle Team performed in Wiikwemkoong on June 4. The event honored fallen officers, including Manitoulin’s Marc Hovingh, drawing local students and residents.
The Manitoulin Coin Club, founded by Rick Dupont, has launched a new series of local commemorative medals. Unlike the historic Haweater trade dollars, these $20 icons have no face value.
Gordon and Gore Bay honored local firefighters on May 22, celebrating their milestone years of service, promotions, and achievements as Manitoulin Island's first provincially certified department.
Freshwater Boutique owner Samantha Cooper donated $2,000 to the Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary, raised from a May 2 fashion show. The funds will directly support local patient care and equipment.
On June 7, the historic Decoration Day ceremony was held at the Manitoulin District Cenotaph in Spring Bay, bringing together Legion branches, dignitaries, and families to honor fallen veterans.
