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
by Margery Frisch
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.
by Expositor Staff
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.
by Tom SasvariGlen 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.
by Mackayla McGregorThe 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.
by Expositor StaffJake’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.
by Expositor Staff
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
MP calls for federal action on tariffs NAIRN AND HYMAN—MP Jim Belanger (Sudbury East-Manitoulin-Nickel Belt) is calling on the federal government to take immediate action to reduce softwood lumber tariffs following the announced temporary, but indefinite closure of the Interfor sawmills in Nairn Centre and Gogama, which
by Expositor Staff
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
by Margery Frisch
Tea time, early Christmas shopping, cribbage tournament, Remembrance, coaster construction, garage sale, dogs, and more!
M’Chigeeng First Nation has reopened its low-barrier winter shelter, with Chief Glen Hare calling for an Island-wide forum in February 2027 to address shared social crises.
M’Chigeeng Chief Glen Hare is frustrated that a Winnipeg funeral home has delayed releasing 70-year-old Lawrence Douglas Corbiere's body to return home for a proper funeral.
Amid rising youth vandalism and crime, Gore Bay parent Rebekah Hache rallied town council support to relaunch the local Neighbourhood Watch program.
After 55 years of corresponding as pen pals since childhood, Bonnie Cook finally met her Australian friend Debbie Russell in person during her visit to Ontario.
Amid a surge in local youth vandalism and crime, Gore Bay parent Rebekah Hache presented to town council to rally community support for relaunching the Neighbourhood Watch program.
Ontario's freeze on OSAP payments and steep grant cuts following private career college audits unfairly penalize honest students caught in government oversight delays.
This week we play a game of Name That Scream, and discuss the 2026 Manitoulin municipal election results.
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
by Margery Frisch
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.
by Expositor Staff
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.
by Tom SasvariGlen 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.
by Mackayla McGregorThe 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.
by Expositor StaffJake’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.
by Expositor Staff
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
MP calls for federal action on tariffs NAIRN AND HYMAN—MP Jim Belanger (Sudbury East-Manitoulin-Nickel Belt) is calling on the federal government to take immediate action to reduce softwood lumber tariffs following the announced temporary, but indefinite closure of the Interfor sawmills in Nairn Centre and Gogama, which
by Expositor Staff