News
Relief at the pumps at on-reserve gas stations
Local residents on Manitoulin Island are going a bit further to on-reserve gas stations to get some relief at the pumps from high gas prices.
Articles by Maureen Strickland
News
Proof of vaccination, capacity limits end in Ontario
If you live in rural Northern Ontario, the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions may not have such an impact on your daily life.
National
Ontario housing report flags significant supply side problem province-wide
Housing affordability a complex problem in rural areas and small towns too.
News
Cultural heritage report for historic bridge doesn’t capture cultural identity that some call “island time”
The latest report on the replacement of the Little Current swing bridge recommends removal and commemoration.
Lifestyles
Groundhog day more than a fun distraction
Understanding the origins of Groundhog Day can bring us closer to the natural world and its cycles.
Lifestyles
Christmas is for the birds
Citizen scientists across Canada get ready for the upcoming Christmas bird count
News
Bring on those freezing temperatures
One Ontario village cannot wait to get on the ice and reap the benefits of a community effort to upgrade the local outdoor rink.
News
Some pandemic pivots are permanent for Manitoulin Island businesses
Lifting of capacity limits in Ontario does not mean an immediate ‘return to normal’ for some small businesses on Manitoulin Island
Lifestyles
At Three Forks Farms, fresh greens a coveted delight well into fall
As winter approaches, one Ontario farm’s season extension practices lead to a bounty of fresh greens and root vegetables.
Lifestyles
Manitoulin island sees explosion of mushrooms this fall
From spring to mid-October, weather conditions lead to more and bigger mushrooms