Listen Live

Plans finalized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chi-Cheemaun

Manitoulin Island will mark the 50th anniversary of the ferry, the Chi-Cheemaun’s with a family gathering.
The South Baymouth Community Development Association is hosting the activities on August 10th, which will include a community party, but also walk-ons to the ship.
According to the release, there are over 20 vendors, barbecues, a parade and car show, street dance, all capped off with fireworks at dusk.
The Chi-Cheemaun is a passenger and vehicle ferry, which traverses Lake Huron between Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula and South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island and runs seasonally from mid-May to mid-October.
On August 10th – All Walk-Ons on the Chi-Cheemaun are 50% off. This offer is available in person or by calling 1-800-265-3163. (They encourage calling to avoid long line-ups.)
Visit the official Manitoulin Salutes Chi-Cheemaun’s 50th Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/895746192315570/
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

Continue Reading

cjjm Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Break-in at Espanola Legion and cannabis shop – damage and theft

Manitoulin OPP is asking for the public's help with two break and enter investigations that occurred in Espanola last week, one at the Legion Hall, the other at a cannabis shop.

SOAR festival features Espanola area adventurer as keynote speaker

You may recall Kielyn Marrone from the Espanola area who competed on the History Channel's reality show, Alone, surviving in the wilderness for 80 days back in 2020.

Elliot Lake company abruptly relocates to Sudbury – job losses

An Elliot Lake company closed its doors and relocated to Sudbury on Thursday.

City moves forward with repair plans for Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre

Elliot Lake council has given staff the go-ahead for tenders to begin the repair work at the Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre, which houses the local pool and other amenities.

NOJHL names its October Players of the Month

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced the October players of the month.
- Advertisement -