Pictures: Little Current Lions Haweater Weekend is family fun for everyone

The Gore Bay Rotary Club's annual Bay to Bay Charity Bike Ride on August 8 features family-friendly routes, staggered start times, and a barbecue. The event aims to raise $15,000 for new hospital ultrasound equipment.

Manitoulin Pride Weekend runs from August 6 to 9, featuring a blend of Indigenous and LGBTQ2S+ events. Highlights include flag raisings, concerts, a drag show, workshops, and a parade.

The 3rd Annual Chi-Cheemaun Salute for Manitoulin is set for August 8 in South Baymouth. The event features ship tours, a car show, market, and discounted ferry fares.

On August 2, 2026, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported Manitoulin Island's first wildland fire of the season. Sudbury 45, a 0.1-hectare fire in South Bay, Wiikwemkoong, was quickly extinguished.

Tehkummah Mayor John Deforge warned residents of a potential municipal office closure, financial discrepancies, and a proposed 9% tax hike driven by interim clerk E4M. Deforge urged ratepayers to question council.

Dr. Deborah McGregor argues today's severe wildfires aren't merely natural, but stem from poor forest management and human disconnection. She urges society to change values and "unwant" excess.

Doug Smith, Manitoulin Transport founder and philanthropist, has died at 93. The Order of Canada recipient leaves a lasting legacy on Manitoulin Island through his business and generosity.