PROVIDENCE BAY—Earlier this month Bev Webster sent out invitations to many friends and neighbours to the Providence Bay Hall for a very special gathering and appreciation ceremony for some honorary ...

On January 20, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for a single motor vehicle collision (MVC) on Highway 551 in ...

The proposed POA surplus payments for each township for 2024 include: Assiginack $20,030.97; Billings $11,827.12; Burpee and Mills $7,222.30; Central $42,606.71; Cockburn Island $218.12; Gordon/Barrie ...

Lights dim. A hush falls over the audience. Then, with a burst of brilliance, the lights go up and the backup band begins a steady rhythmic blues beat. The spotlight shines down and Crystal stands ...

MSS has plenty to look forward to in the coming months. One of the most exciting highlights is the Mustang’s production of ‘Mamma Mia!,’ set to hit the stage in February. The cast and crew have been ...

M’CHIGEENG—The Manitoulin Secondary School (MSS) Living Well Locker has received a significant donation thanks to the support of the business 3 Cows and a Cone and the generous Manitoulin community.

The second event saw Team McDermid defeat Team Ferguson in the final. The McDermid rink was skipped by Dave McDermid, with vice Norm Jones, second Peter Tasse and lead Lyndin Belleau. Ray Beaudry was ...

At their annual Christmas dinner the Island Quilters raised over $1,000 for the Manitoulin Food Bank this year. In an event called ‘coupon capers’ held at the dinner, the quilters donate gifts to the ...

MINDEMOYA—While they are preliminary numbers at this point, the estimated overall cost to Manitoulin municipalities with the establishment of the new Manitoulin Police Detachment Board will be ...

ASSIGINACK—For the first time since 2009 the annual brook trout eyed egg event hosted by Manitoulin Streams Improvement Association (MSIA) had to be cancelled this year as the provincial hatchery ...

NASHVILLE—It may be some time before Wiikwemkoong’s favourite songbird, Crystal Shawanda, gets to come home for a visit as she is currently setting out on a cross country tour, but Island fans can ...

Like former provincial leader David Peterson, Premier Ford and his advisors see a looming catastrophe in the form of The Donald’s tariff threats (in Mr. Peterson provincial Liberal case it was a ...