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News   -   Sep 10, 2026 The history of the Manitowaning Fall Fair as chronicled in the Expositor
The history of the Manitowaning Fall Fair as chronicled in the Expositor

A 1950s photo captures Manitoulin locals—including Mrs. Noon, Mrs. Skippen, Mrs. Moggy, Mr. McDonald, Mrs. Tilston, Mr. McCulligh, and Mrs. Hunter—admiring traditional floral exhibits.

News   -   Sep 10, 2026 Waste conversion project receives $2 million NOHFC funding
Waste conversion project receives $2 million NOHFC funding

NOHFC provided $2M for WEST to build a waste-to-energy facility in Gordon/Barrie Island and $157K to repair Central Manitoulin’s J.H. Burt Memorial Arena.

Manitowaning Fall Fair celebrates 150 years of strong rural culture
News   -   Sep 10, 2026 Manitowaning Fall Fair celebrates 150 years of strong rural culture

The 150th Manitowaning Fall Fair runs September 11–12, featuring traditional exhibits, a parade, horse shows, a pancake breakfast, and special anniversary events.

by Alicia McCutcheon
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News   -   Sep 10, 2026 Manitowaning Fall Fair celebrates 150 years of strong rural culture
Manitowaning Fall Fair celebrates 150 years of strong rural culture

The 150th Manitowaning Fall Fair runs September 11–12, featuring traditional exhibits, a parade, horse shows, a pancake breakfast, and special anniversary events.

by Alicia McCutcheon
News   -   Sep 10, 2026 The history of the Manitowaning Fall Fair as chronicled in the Expositor
The history of the Manitowaning Fall Fair as chronicled in the Expositor

A 1950s photo captures Manitoulin locals—including Mrs. Noon, Mrs. Skippen, Mrs. Moggy, Mr. McDonald, Mrs. Tilston, Mr. McCulligh, and Mrs. Hunter—admiring traditional floral exhibits.

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Sep 10, 2026 Waste conversion project receives $2 million NOHFC funding
Waste conversion project receives $2 million NOHFC funding

NOHFC provided $2M for WEST to build a waste-to-energy facility in Gordon/Barrie Island and $157K to repair Central Manitoulin’s J.H. Burt Memorial Arena.

by Tom Sasvari
News   -   Sep 10, 2026 ‘Neverlanding’ plans to sail from North Channel soon
‘Neverlanding’ plans to sail from North Channel soon

The unusual barrel-float houseboat Neverlanding, anchored near Goat Island since June, has prompted concerns from NEMI council, but its new owner, Brandon Fasan, insists it hasn't been abandoned and is crowdfunding to move it to Windsor.

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Sep 09, 2026 Young sailors’ attempt to sail around Manitoulin ends in rescue and lessons learned for next time
Young sailors’ attempt to sail around Manitoulin ends in rescue and lessons learned for next time

Two teen sailors, Laszlo Vernarsky and Tristan Wallace, were rescued by the Coast Guard after thick fog, exhaustion, and equipment failures cut short their 16-foot sailboat journey around Manitoulin Island.

by Ed Prudhomme
News   -   Sep 09, 2026 Veterinary telemedicine company seeks to bridge large vet shortage
Veterinary telemedicine company seeks to bridge large vet shortage

Telemedicine platform VetOn is exploring expanding its Yukon livestock veterinary care model to Manitoulin Island and Ontario to help address rural large-animal vet shortages.

by Michael Erskine
News   -   Sep 09, 2026 Two fires claim two lives on Manitoulin
Two fires claim two lives on Manitoulin

Two fatal structural fires on Manitoulin Island—in Wiikwemkoong on September 1 and Billings on September 3—claimed the lives of Lisa Neelin-Kimewon, 58, and an unidentified person.

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Sep 09, 2026 Swing bridge dedicated in honour of Constable Marc Hovingh
Swing bridge dedicated in honour of Constable Marc Hovingh

The Manitoulin swing bridge was dedicated to fallen OPP Constable Marc Hovingh, honoring his ultimate sacrifice and the tragedy he prevented.

by Michael Erskine
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