One person is dead following a two-vehicle collision between a motorcycle and a trailer on Highway 6 near Little Current. The OPP closed the highway and are seeking witnesses with dashcam footage.

Nivo has launched its high-speed fibre internet service on Manitoulin Island, starting in Gore Bay. Despite permit and winter delays, expansion across the Island is expected to finish by autumn.

Highway 6 Closure Alert

Canada introduced Bill C-34, seeking to ban under-16s from social media and AI tools. While popular, critics warn the required universal age verification threatens privacy and creates a new regulator.

Health Canada has placed the widely used herbicide glyphosate under its new Continuous Oversight Policy to monitor emerging research, amid ongoing lawsuits and health concerns.

Food Banks Canada’s 2026 report gave Ontario a D- for food insecurity. One in four Canadians are affected, including local families and farmers on Manitoulin Island, as housing and living costs soar.

The Old Mill Heritage Centre received Billings council's endorsement to apply for a Governor General’s history award, leveraging momentum from its 2025 centennial celebrations.

The OPP Golden Helmets Precision Motorcycle Team performed in Wiikwemkoong on June 4. The event honored fallen officers, including Manitoulin’s Marc Hovingh, drawing local students and residents.