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Manitoulin Island local news.
Manitoulin Island local news.
Billings Council warns that the Bridal Veil Falls trails are severely damaged and unsafe after April flooding. Repairs will be lengthy and costly, and the public is urged to obey closure signs.
Kagawong's postmaster is retiring June 19. Unable to find a replacement with a suitable venue, council is exploring community mailboxes. Residents must pick up mail in Gore Bay in the interim.
NEMI has declared a total fire ban due to dry, windy conditions and wildfire risks. Other Manitoulin departments have banned large fire permits, though campfires are still allowed there.
by Tom SasvariNEMI has declared a total fire ban due to dry, windy conditions and wildfire risks. Other Manitoulin departments have banned large fire permits, though campfires are still allowed there.
by Tom Sasvari
Billings Council warns that the Bridal Veil Falls trails are severely damaged and unsafe after April flooding. Repairs will be lengthy and costly, and the public is urged to obey closure signs.
by Tom SasvariKagawong's postmaster is retiring June 19. Unable to find a replacement with a suitable venue, council is exploring community mailboxes. Residents must pick up mail in Gore Bay in the interim.
by Tom Sasvari
A non-suspicious fire destroyed a Mindemoya home, killing a cat and a truck. The displaced family lost everything, prompting a local espresso bar to start a donation drive to aid rebuilding.
by Tom Sasvari
Two quick-thinking teens saved lives by alerting neighbors to a devastating, non-suspicious house fire in Little Current. Two families lost all belongings, and community fundraisers are active.
by Michael Erskine
Deanna Hardy was sworn in as Gore Bay's new councillor, replacing Terry Olmstead. She aims to advocate for taxpayers and learn municipal leadership ahead of running in a future election.
by Tom Sasvari
Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Little Current celebrated its 140th anniversary with a service led by Archbishop Anne Germond, who highlighted the parish's history and the symbolic meaning of the narthex.
by Michael Erskine
Every student at Shawanosowe School received a brand-new bike and helmet, totaling 58 bikes. The wellness initiative was funded by a budget surplus and organized by the Family Wellbeing Centre.
by Margery Frisch