Lifelong Haweater Austin "Pops" Pickard of Billings Township died April 5, 2026, at 87. A skilled mechanic, woodworker, and sugar bush keeper, his celebration of life is June 27 at Ice Lake.

Musician Art Hayden was celebrated at a packed concert at Burpee and Mills hall ahead of his induction into the Great Northern Opry this fall, an honor spearheaded by NOCMA rep Ben Lentir.

The Providence Bay Bluegrass in the Country festival featured top-tier bands, raising essential operational funds for Manitoulin Special Olympics while honoring several key members lost this past year.

Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation received $62,828 from Ontario to buy a food bank vehicle. Chief Patsy Corbiere noted it will support a community greenhouse and help elders and low-income families.

American billionaire Jay Alix's 207-foot, $75M superyacht Satori docked in Gore Bay. The ice-class vessel features a helipad and accommodates 12 guests and 12 crew.

The Mindemoya Youth Softball tournament runs this weekend, hosting a maxed-out 40 teams and 530 players. The volunteer-led event brings 1,300 visitors to the area, boosting the local community.

WIIKWEMKOONG, ON – June 25, 2026 —  Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS)  arrested two individuals  on June 21, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m., after receiving a traffic complaint about an ATV on Wikwemikong Way. Officers attended and located the ATV with a female driver and male passenger.  The driver, 29-

FOMOS raised funds at its golf tourney. Mindemoya Old School renovations start this fall to build an artisan hub and seniors' center, targeting March 2027 completion.