Ontario’s "Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026" reduces school board trustees to advisory roles, shifting budgetary and operational power to a provincially overseen CEO. Critics argue the move undermines local democracy by prioritizing business metrics over student achievement.

MINDEMOYA—A fundraiser initiated by Leanne Lewis of The Royal Lepage Shelter Foundation to benefit the Manitoulin Women’s Shelter after the facility, including the Manitoulin Food Bank, was ravaged by flood waters has surpassed its original goal of $5,000. Funds are being raised to support Manitoulin Haven House

Kenjgewin Teg included in funding announcement BRANTFORD—The Ontario is investing an historic $57 million in Indigenous institutes across the province (including Kenjgewin Teg in M’Chigeeng First Nation), the largest single investment in indigenous higher education in the province’s history. This funding will create hundreds of new seats

NIAGARA FALLS—A weekend of robotic smashing and crashing, to learning and networking for robotics team Manitoulin Metal as they competed at the Provincial Championships in Niagara Falls on April 16 to 19. Their robot, InBEEana Jones put up a strong match against opponents, showcasing consistent excellence and effectiveness in

MANITOULIN—A recent investigation by the Investigative Journalism Bureau, carried in the National Post, confirms what communities have been saying—Indigenous women in this country are killed at rates six times higher than non-Indigenous women. Not a spike. A structure. Between 2019 and 2025, 1,329 suspicious deaths of

MINDEMOYA—The Manitoulin Health Centre (MHC) is advising the community that the Mindemoya Hospital site, including the emergency department, is temporarily closed effective April 15 due to a flood-related infrastructure issue impacting water and sewer services. The closures will remain in effect until infrastructure services are restored and it