Tom Sasvari

Gore Bay volunteer firefighters placed 2nd overall (of 9 teams) in North Shore Fire Challenge, topping 3 in all events.

Dr. Frances Kilbertus wins NOSM Faculty Mentorship Award and SRPC Rural Service Award for 40+ years mentoring and rural medicine in Mindemoya.

Assiginack and NEMI councils support a proposed solar project at Manitoulin East Municipal Airport, citing long-term revenue benefits and increased power demand for the region.

Gore Bay purchased the fire-damaged Woods Lane Apartments property from OAHS at market value. The deal closed Friday after months of talks. The town plans better residential redevelopment downtown (not social housing) and expects a planner’s report soon.

Assiginack residents slam new logo for no consultation and ignoring Chief Assiginack, history, shipping & mills. Mayor Reid defends it as honouring shared heritage & nature per strategic plan (no extra cost). Critics call it generic cultural erasure.

On May 2, a fire destroyed a Silver Water home (formerly Robinson School #1). Firefighters from two departments used 16,000 gallons of water to douse the blaze. Owner Clayton Foster was away during the incident. The Ontario Fire Marshal and OPP are investigating the total loss.

Following a Sunday shooting, Wiikwemkoong Chief and Council enacted a mandatory two-year ban for any community or non-band members involved in illegal drugs, firearms, or violence. The move aims to restore safety and prioritize mental health over criminal activity.

Gore Bay recently welcomed three new physicians: Dr. Wendy Davie, Dr. Zeshan Talib, and Dr. Irfan Shahwani. Supported by the Practice Ready Ontario program and the Smith Family Foundation, the new doctors bring decades of experience to Western Manitoulin, doubling the town's medical team.