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News   -   Sep 17, 2026 Christine McNaughton is in need of a kidney donor
Christine McNaughton is in need of a kidney donor

Tehkummah’s Christine McNaughton is seeking a kidney donor as she undergoes stage V kidney disease and daily dialysis, having already received several offers from moved strangers.

News   -   Sep 16, 2026 Sudbury Children's Aid Society saga continues as the board pushes back
Sudbury Children's Aid Society saga continues as the board  pushes back

Ontario appointed a supervisor for the Sudbury and Manitoulin CAS after safety and legal violations, though the former board blames provincial resource shortages.

Gore Bay veteran honoured with Quilt of Valour
News   -   Sep 17, 2026 Gore Bay veteran honoured with Quilt of Valour

Retired Royal Canadian Navy Chief Petty Officer Robert Rees was presented with a handmade Quilt of Valour in Gore Bay by Judy Millard, honoring his 25 years of service.

by Michael Erskine
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News   -   Sep 17, 2026 Gore Bay veteran honoured with Quilt of Valour
Gore Bay veteran honoured with Quilt of Valour

Retired Royal Canadian Navy Chief Petty Officer Robert Rees was presented with a handmade Quilt of Valour in Gore Bay by Judy Millard, honoring his 25 years of service.

by Michael Erskine
News   -   Sep 17, 2026 Christine McNaughton is in need of a kidney donor
Christine McNaughton is in need of a kidney donor

Tehkummah’s Christine McNaughton is seeking a kidney donor as she undergoes stage V kidney disease and daily dialysis, having already received several offers from moved strangers.

by Margery Frisch
News   -   Sep 16, 2026 Sudbury Children's Aid Society saga continues as the board pushes back
Sudbury Children's Aid Society saga continues as the board  pushes back

Ontario appointed a supervisor for the Sudbury and Manitoulin CAS after safety and legal violations, though the former board blames provincial resource shortages.

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Sep 16, 2026 Province bets $5.1 million on a new future in biomass for former Espanola Domtar mill
Province bets $5.1 million on a new future  in biomass for former Espanola Domtar mill

Ontario invested $5.1M to help Bioveld study restarting Espanola’s idled pulp mill as a "Pulp+" bioproducts hub, aiming to restore jobs while exploring biomass, renewable fuels, and green tech.

by Jacqueline St. Pierre
Podcast   -   Sep 16, 2026 🎙️Podcast: The Manitoulin Island Desk, Episode 03
🎙️Podcast: The Manitoulin Island Desk, Episode 03

The Manitoulin Island Desk podcast for the week of Sept 16, 2026.

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Sep 16, 2026 Sheguiandah Fall Fair takes place this coming weekend
Sheguiandah Fall Fair takes place this coming weekend

The Sheguiandah Fall Fair runs September 19, 2026, featuring new local business sponsorships for adult prizes, youth workshops, displays, a barbecue, and entries dropped off September 17–18.

by Michael Erskine
News   -   Sep 16, 2026 Ontario awards construction contract for new Little Current Swing Bridge
Ontario awards construction contract for new Little Current Swing Bridge

Ontario named EllisDon construction manager to replace the 110-year-old Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6, securing reliable year-round access to Manitoulin Island.

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Sep 16, 2026 Community bids farewell to entrepreneur and philanthropist Doug Smith
Community bids farewell  to entrepreneur and  philanthropist Doug Smith

Around 700 people gathered in Gore Bay to celebrate the life of Doug Smith, founder of Manitoulin Transport, prolific philanthropist, and Order of Canada recipient, who died leaving a lasting legacy.

by Michael Erskine
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