RAYMOND STANLEY RUNNALLS. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Stanley Runnalls on August 5, 2025 ...

Colby, of Birch Island, has tragically passed away at the age of 22, doing what he loved most – riding his ATV and enjoying the outdoors. Colby will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

July 23, 2025. In loving memory of Kathleen Beckon who passed away July 23, 2025. Kathleen is survived by her husband Ross Beckon who she spen ...

OTTAWA—Seven young people stood before Ontario’s Court of Appeal on Monday with a simple but devastating claim: that the Ford government’s weakening of climate targets violates their Charter rights to ...

A fancy shawl dancer competes in the Wiikwemkoong Cultural Festival. For more powwow pictures, see Page 21. Michael Erskine Former Ogimaa Duke Peltier serves as emcee at the Wiikwemkoong Cultural ...

WIIKWEMKOONG—This year’s edition of the Wiikwemkoong Music and Arts Festival (WAMF) featured a more laidback evening of entertainment with a country-roots-blues vibe. Artists performing included ...

A representative of Manitoulin Streams Improvement Association (MSIA), shows visitors skulls of various animals on Manitoulin Island, on the M.S. Chi-Cheemaun last week. MSIA will have a booth on ...

Wiikwemkoong’s own Crystal Shawanda and daughter Zsa Zsa perform ‘You Can Let Go Now Daddy’ at the Wiikwemkoong Arts and Music Festival Friday night. For full coverage, please see Pages 5 and 21.

HUNTSVILLE—After meeting with Ontario Premier Doug Ford on July 21, Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige of the Anishinabek Nation delivered a clear message: the ongoing environmental and treaty issues ...

LITTLE CURRENT—The Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals in relation to an infant death that occurred in October 2024.

Orchestrated by tournament director Laszlo Feher, the SCB Haweater Open was more than just a fishing event. Rather, it was a huge community success, showcasing both the Island’s world-class angling ...

MANITOWANING—Established in 1955, the Assiginack Museum and the Assiginack Horticultural Society were founded and both are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year.