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Season 1
Episode 05: "I eat until I hate myself"
On today’s episode we begin with a game of Brand Name versus No Name, then we walk about Sheguiandah acquiring the Ten Mile Point art gallery, a Canadian Vietnam veteran travelling to the US, conversations between First Nations and the feds over economic development, Manitoulin municipal voting, a reimagining of the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, Laurentian University honouring educator and advocate Grace Fox, vintage automobiles, disaster relief funds, the return of fiddler Scott Woods, our Harvest Glory Days competition, high school golfers, and Freemasonry.
Episode 04: Sept 23, 2026
The Manitoulin Price is Right, Bridal Veil Falls, The Swing Bridge, Neverlanding leaving?, Wiikwemkoong water upgrade, Joseph's Lodge construction in Gore Bay, Bobby Orr, Harvest Glory Days, Manitoulin Votes. www.manitoulin.com
Episode 03
Climate change, the future of the former Espanola Domtar mill, Metallica, an integrity report found groundless in Central Manitoulin, a fellow Islander in need of our support, the latest on the Children’s Aid Society fracas, a new novel featuring a Manitoulin cat as the protagonist, a fond farewell to Island entrepreneur Doug Smith, and the continual rise of Island prospect Kohyn Eshkawkogan.
Manitoulin Headlines for the week of September 09, 2026
Sailors' circumnavigation attempt, M'Chigeeng powwow, veterinary telemedicine, blastomycosis, Neverlanding vessel, two fires claim two lives, swing bridge dedication, Marc Hovingh, Hockey Day in Kagawong, Manitoulin's Hawberry horse, Manitowaning Fall Fair.
Inaugural Episode!
This week we discuss crane hunting, microplastics, butterflies, Bay of Islands blaze, four-laing 69, elections, and the politeness of waving in Manitoulin's back and side roads!
Coming Soon!
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Welcome to The Manitoulin Island Desk! In this quick trailer, get a sneak peek at what to expect from our brand-new weekly podcast. Brought to you by the team at The Manitoulin Expositor, we will be breaking down the biggest regional headlines, municipal updates, and community stories shaping Manitoulin Island. Whether you are commuting across the North Channel or relaxing at home, this is your trusted source for local journalism on the go. Don't miss out! Hit 'Follow' or 'Subscribe' in your podcast app right now so our very first full episode downloads automatically next week. Read the latest local news: Manitoulin.com Got a story tip? Contact us at: expositor@manitoulin.com