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News   -   Aug 30, 2026 Young Little Current Naval Cadet Planning to Sail Around Manitoulin Island
Young Little Current Naval Cadet Planning to Sail Around Manitoulin Island

Two young sailors, Laszlo Vernarsky and Tristan Wallace, are planning a 4-to-5-day circumnavigation of Manitoulin Island in a cramped 16-foot 1970s day sailor named "Bruno."

News   -   Aug 29, 2026 Rainbow board one of four in Canada to achieve 100 percent EcoSchools certification
Rainbow board one of four in Canada to achieve 100 percent EcoSchools certification

Rainbow District School Board achieved 100% EcoSchools certification for the fifth consecutive year, with 28 platinum and 12 gold awards in 2026.

Wiikwemkoong’s Brodie Shawanda is dreaming big on the football field
News   -   Aug 30, 2026 Wiikwemkoong’s Brodie Shawanda is dreaming big on the football field

Sixteen-year-old offensive lineman Brodie Shawanda, originally from Wiikwemkoong, has become one of the youngest players recruited by the Quinte Riptides in the Canadian Junior Football League.

by Ed Prudhomme
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News   -   Aug 30, 2026 Wiikwemkoong’s Brodie Shawanda is dreaming big on the football field
Wiikwemkoong’s Brodie Shawanda is dreaming big on the football field

Sixteen-year-old offensive lineman Brodie Shawanda, originally from Wiikwemkoong, has become one of the youngest players recruited by the Quinte Riptides in the Canadian Junior Football League.

by Ed Prudhomme
News   -   Aug 30, 2026 Young Little Current Naval Cadet Planning to Sail Around Manitoulin Island
Young Little Current Naval Cadet Planning to Sail Around Manitoulin Island

Two young sailors, Laszlo Vernarsky and Tristan Wallace, are planning a 4-to-5-day circumnavigation of Manitoulin Island in a cramped 16-foot 1970s day sailor named "Bruno."

by Ed Prudhomme
News   -   Aug 29, 2026 Rainbow board one of four in Canada to achieve 100 percent EcoSchools certification
Rainbow board one of four in Canada to achieve 100 percent EcoSchools certification

Rainbow District School Board achieved 100% EcoSchools certification for the fifth consecutive year, with 28 platinum and 12 gold awards in 2026.

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Aug 29, 2026 143rd Providence Bay Fair delights and brings together Island community
143rd Providence Bay Fair delights and brings together Island community

The 143rd Providence Bay Fair was a massive success, featuring the North Channel Cowgirls, agricultural exhibits, a parade, a tractor show, and headliners Kim Mitchell and The Road Hammers.

by Tom Sasvari
News   -   Aug 29, 2026 Assiginack Curling Club Memorial Golf Tournament winners post 15 under par
Assiginack Curling Club Memorial Golf Tournament winners post 15 under par

The Assiginack Curling Club held its annual Memorial Golf Tournament on August 15, drawing 30 teams across men's, mixed, and ladies' divisions for a four-person scramble.

by Tom Sasvari
News   -   Aug 29, 2026 Good crowd comes out to support the 8th Anishinaabemowin Language Gathering
Good crowd comes out to support the 8th Anishinaabemowin Language Gathering

Wiikwemkoong hosted its 8th annual Anishinaabemowin Language Gathering, uniting speakers, elders, and learners for workshops, cultural activities, and presentations celebrating the language.

by Margery Frisch
News   -   Aug 28, 2026 Joseph Caulfield will attempt third Food Bank Ride
Joseph Caulfield will attempt third Food Bank Ride

Joseph Caulfield’s 3rd annual food bank charity bike ride is set for September 4, urging residents to donate non-perishables and personal care items along the route.

by Expositor Staff
News   -   Aug 28, 2026 Little Current Minor Hockey undaunted in hopes of icing all girls U15 team this season
Little Current Minor Hockey undaunted in hopes of icing all girls U15 team this season

Little Current's bid for a U15 girls hockey team stalled over jurisdiction and older player rules, but the association is seeking alternative OWHA registration.

by Alicia McCutcheon
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