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News   -   Apr 22, 2026 Assiginack receives funding for three accessibility projects
Assiginack receives funding for three accessibility projects

MANITOWANING—Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg has announced provincial funding to three projects in the township of Assiginack to create more inclusive and accessible spaces in the township, a fire protection grant, along with a seniors’ community grant. The Ontario government is investing up to $16,400.48 through 2026 to

News   -   Apr 15, 2026 Temporary Closure of Mindemoya Hospital and Emergency Department Effective Immediately Due to Flood-Related Infrastructure Issue (Code Grey)
Temporary Closure of Mindemoya Hospital and Emergency Department Effective Immediately Due to Flood-Related Infrastructure Issue (Code Grey)

Mindemoya, ON – Manitoulin Health Centre (MHC) is advising the community that the Mindemoya Hospital site including the emergency department is temporarily closed effective immediately due to a flood-related infrastructure issue impacting water and sewer services. In consultation with Public Health, this decision has been made to ensure the health and

Rainbow schools honour Shkagamikwe for Earth Day
News   -   Apr 22, 2026 Rainbow schools honour Shkagamikwe for Earth Day

RAINBOW DISTRICT—Rainbow schools will honour our planet Mother Earth Shkagamikwe on Earth Day, today, April 22. Earth Day is an annual event that celebrates environmental achievements and, more importantly, raises awareness about the need to protect natural resources for future generations. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet”

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News   -   Apr 22, 2026 Rainbow schools honour Shkagamikwe for Earth Day
Rainbow schools honour Shkagamikwe for Earth Day

RAINBOW DISTRICT—Rainbow schools will honour our planet Mother Earth Shkagamikwe on Earth Day, today, April 22. Earth Day is an annual event that celebrates environmental achievements and, more importantly, raises awareness about the need to protect natural resources for future generations. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet”

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Apr 22, 2026 Assiginack receives funding for three accessibility projects
Assiginack receives funding for three accessibility projects

MANITOWANING—Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg has announced provincial funding to three projects in the township of Assiginack to create more inclusive and accessible spaces in the township, a fire protection grant, along with a seniors’ community grant. The Ontario government is investing up to $16,400.48 through 2026 to

by Expositor Staff & Tom Sasvari
News   -   Apr 15, 2026 Temporary Closure of Mindemoya Hospital and Emergency Department Effective Immediately Due to Flood-Related Infrastructure Issue (Code Grey)
Temporary Closure of Mindemoya Hospital and Emergency Department Effective Immediately Due to Flood-Related Infrastructure Issue (Code Grey)

Mindemoya, ON – Manitoulin Health Centre (MHC) is advising the community that the Mindemoya Hospital site including the emergency department is temporarily closed effective immediately due to a flood-related infrastructure issue impacting water and sewer services. In consultation with Public Health, this decision has been made to ensure the health and

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Apr 15, 2026 Flooding across Manitoulin following significant rainfall
Flooding across Manitoulin following significant rainfall

MANITOULIN—Following significant rainfall over the course of several days and fast snowmelt, Manitoulin Island is experiencing a high level of flooding which is wreaking havoc on some residents. A drive through Mindemoya’s downtown core Tuesday morning saw businesspeople attempting to protect their stores with sandbags and water pumps

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Apr 15, 2026 Christian Farmers Federation call on chemical companies to produce new alternatives to glyphosate
Christian Farmers Federation call on chemical companies to produce new alternatives to glyphosate

INGERSOLL—While Roundup (which includes the active ingredient glyphosate) continues to be important for farmers, some are losing certain crops  as they have developed a resistance to the product. The policy advisor for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) says the agricultural community needs to use other products and

by Tom Sasvari
News   -   Apr 15, 2026 100-acre solar farm proposed for Manitoulin East Airport
100-acre solar farm proposed for Manitoulin East Airport

Councils will deliberate before making recommendation to airport commission NORTHEAST TOWN—Members of the Northeast Town and Assiginack councils gathered in person and through Zoom April 7 to hear a presentation on a proposed 110-acre wind farm on the Manitoulin East Municipal Airport property jointly owned by the two municipalities.

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Apr 15, 2026 Brothers, former chiefs, vie to lead M’Chigeeng First Nation
Brothers, former chiefs, vie to lead M’Chigeeng First Nation

M’CHIGEENG—There are seven candidates in the running for the position of chief of the M’Chigeeng First Nation, along with 63 candidates for council in the upcoming band council and chief election.  The list of nominees was confirmed at a nomination meeting held in the community on April

by Tom Sasvari
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