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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.

Events

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and coinciding with that the Kaboni traditional powwow is taking place this weekend, .

Friends of Misery Bay, a volunteer group supported by Ontario Parks that operates the Misery Bay Provincial Park—a nature reserve that protects one of Manitoulin's beautiful alvar coasts and significant coastal wetlands—is hosting a two-and-a-half hour floral-inspired rag rug workshop . Meet at the Park Centre for an afternoon of weaving your own unique masterpiece.

This Father’s Day you do not need to buy an Outdoors Card or a fishing licence, but all conservation catch limits, size limits and other fishing regulations still apply. Canadian residents participating must also carry government-issued identification showing their name and date of birth.

A Yuk Yuk’s fundraiser in support of Parkinson’s research takes place at the . The show was the inspiration of Honora Bay comic Charles Adams who will be performing. There will be several comics entertaining starting at 8 pm, with doors opening at 7 pm.

Manitoulin raised thoroughbred Hawberry has been entered to race this weekend at Woodbine Racetrack. The overnight entry sheets show she will make her second career start tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. She has stepped up significantly in competition from her maiden win into an allowance-level event. Race day details include an afternoon race with a $114,600 purse on a 1 1/6-mile inner turf track.

Come on out and support all the Lions Clubs of Zone 14 West (which includes all Lions Clubs on Manitoulin) to The Heroes of Rock ‘n’ Roll taking place this evening, . The show stars Gavan Rousseau tributes. This is a Lions community fundraiser with funds raised going toward medical equipment for hospitals on Manitoulin Island. There will be a cash bar, silent auction, door prizes and a 50/50 draw. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased from all Lions clubs on the Island. For tickets or more information contact Lion Elly Charette at 705-862-1056 or Beth McVey, zone chair, at 705-869-8653.

The annual Pearson Cup Softball tournament will take place in Mindemoya this weekend, with games taking place today . The tournament will take place at the Mindemoya ballfields. Come cheer on over 30 teams as they compete in this beloved tournament.

Phoenix Theatre Company presents Bonnie and Clyde the Musical starting this weekend at Manitoulin Secondary School in M’Chigeeng 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½. Show dates are this evening and at 7 pm, with a matinee on . General admission tickets are $25.

The Great Northern Opry is holding an inductee celebration on Saturday, . The celebration is in honour of musician Art Hayden who is being inducted into the Great Northern Opry in November. Music will be provided by Manitoulin Opry members and Art’s Band Family Tradition. Tickets are $20 each and are available by calling Ben and Crystal Lentir at 705-210-O807. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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.

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 to check out our bookstore.

What we are working on

A Northern Ontario School of Medicine student from Manitoulin Island has been recognized with a Canadian Medical Hall of Fame award.

Our federal member of parliament and a Manitoulin gun owner are happy the federal government is extending an amnesty for owners of banned firearms to allow a legal battle to play out in the Supreme Court of Canada.

The Manitoulin 4-H Association is launching a brand-new horse club tomorrow, Saturday, June 20, starting in Little Current. This newly formed youth group expands upon the region's current equine programs—joining the existing "North Channel Cowgirls" Equestrian Drill Team, which runs out of Providence Bay.

Weather

Friday is expected to clear, with a daytime high of 19°C, according to Environment Canada, dropping to 11°C overnight under partly cloudy skies.

Saturday’s daytime high will be 21°C with sunny skies, dropping to 12°C overnight and a 30 percent chance of showers.

Father’s Day will see a 30 percent chance of showers, accompanied by daytime high of 21°C dropping to 11°C overnight under clear skies. The sun comes out on Monday.

In case you missed it

Gore Bay has had its first fibre-to-the-door installation. The ISP NIVO has announced it has already 450 customers.

Health Canada has deemed glyphosate ‘safe.’ Although the government agency has deemed the herbicide safe, it has also increased scrutiny of the product. A host of scientists, environmental advocates, cancer patients and Indigenous communities have opposed the spraying of the material.

A Supreme Court decision to not hear an appeal of a lower court decision that private lands are not subject to land claim changes to title has laid the foundation for a similar decision regarding a controversial British Columbia decision.

The Annual Central Manitoulin Lions Club Homecoming Weekend takes place July 2 to 5. This week’s edition of The Expositor contains the special section outlining events and activities.