The MS Chi-Cheemaun begins its season May 1, with fares held at 2025 rates. New for 2026, the OSTC has introduced daily parking fees of $10 at both terminals. The season runs through Oct 18, ending with a dry dock inspection that cancels this year’s Fall Repositioning Cruise. Bookings are now open.
by Michael Erskine
Environmentalist Dennis Alvey recently returned to Providence Bay after confronting a Norwegian krill fleet in the Antarctic. Aboard the Bandero, Alvey used aggressive tactics—including snagging nets and "gently bumping" a trawler—to protect krill, a keystone species vital to the ocean food chain.
Islanders experienced delays Thursday as crews work to install pedestrian lights. Delays will likely also be experienced Friday, May 1st.
LITTLE CURRENT—On Tuesday evening, April 21, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 177, a Navy League Cadet Corps for ages 9 to 11 was forming. The Legion Hall was filled with young people eager to learn about and sign up for this new organization. Lt. (N) Sylvain Boucher, of
Katie Chapman, a 20-year-old nursing student from Little Current, has been elected Ontario Regional Director for the Canadian Nursing Students Association. Representing the province until 2027, she aims to bridge the gap between northern and southern schools and advocate for rural healthcare needs.
Manitoulin's Kohyn Eshkawkogan is representing Canada at the 2026 U18 World Championships. After a loss to Slovakia, Canada secured three straight shutouts, including a 7-0 win over Finland on Monday. Eshkawkogan has tallied a goal and an assist so far as Canada heads into the quarterfinals.
Glen Hare is running for Chief of M’Chigeeng First Nation after 39 years in politics. He aims to tackle drugs, homelessness, and child welfare through community-driven decisions rather than council alone. Hare stresses that leaders must unite to "change the narrative" and protect the community.
The Mindemoya hospital site has fully reopened after a community flood-related infrastructure failure forced a "Code Grey" closure. Following a phased approach, the emergency department and all services are now operational. This follows a difficult spring, including a previous sprinkler malfunction.
Jake’s Home Centre in Mindemoya is facing a long cleanup after extensive flooding. Owner Adam Smith says the showroom was damaged and three feet of water remains in the basement. Despite insurance hurdles and timing during their busy season, local support has been strong as recovery begins.