September 9, 2026

Team Fergmeijer was out to the movies again this week! When we saw that there was a new Mortal Kombat movie out, as fans of the original video game, we absolutely had to go see it. The movie was action packed and exciting, as expected. Most interesting to us was the fun fact that the theme music to Mortal Kombat II is a worship song from Finland. That’s right, it’s a Finnish hymn.  

Fancy a little music this weekend? Catch choral ensemble Voices North performing on Saturday, September 12 at 7pm at the Mindemoya Community Hall. You might recognize a few faces! All are welcome to an evening of acapella choral singing including classical, jazz, folk music, and more. They will also be joined by special guest cellist David MacDonald from the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra. Call 705-282-4955 for more information or for tickets.

Here in Billings Township, we put the ACTIVE in Seniors Active Living! Upcoming September events include an Exit Café with End-of-Life Doula Nicky Brown on Thursday, September 24 from 10:30am until noon (cost of $2) and a free hearing screening  on Wednesday, September 30 from 10am until 11am. A new 8-week strength training class for men and women over 55 starts Tuesday, September 29 from 10am until noon. Cost is $20 per week and class size is limited to 16 participants. All programs are at the Park Centre. Contact Mary at 705 348-2285 for more information!

Want a chance to learn more about the candidates running for mayor and council? Come out to the Meet the Candidates event Wednesday September 30th at the Park Centre. The event starts at 6:30pm. Audience questions will be taken (in an orderly fashion).

Alas, the hazy days of the Kagawong summer market have come to an end. Thank you to all the vendors for helping to make this year’s market the best on the island. An extra special thank you to Ethel for coordinating the market again this year - a Herculean task to say the least! But we hear Ethel has one more market trick up her sleeve - stay tuned for more details on a special Saturday market on October 3rd!

Happy birthday to Kagawongians Jamie W and Kim B as they celebrate their 29th trip around the sun. At some point, blowing out that many candles can be considered a sport. Be sure to stretch first!

The township has recently passed a bylaw banning swimming in the pool at Bridal Veil Falls. The sheer number of people in the pool at one time has created a genuine safety issue, as well as bringing up multiple environmental concerns. Current plans involve posting of signage at the top and bottom of the falls stairs. Further steps may be taken for summer 2027.  

Here in Billings, we really know how to serve it up! Congratulations to Kagawongians Keith M and Chris T for winning the doubles division at the recent tennis tournament hosted by the Manitoulin Tennis Club and the Manitoulin Physio Centre. Congratulations also to arrogant Kagawongian Mike M for taking the Cedar Cup by winning the singles men’s division, and Kagawongian Cathy C for taking the Winona Cup as winner of the singles women’s division. All proceeds from the tournament go toward supporting the athletics program at Manitoulin Secondary. The Manitoulin Tennis Club still meets Sunday mornings at 10am and Wednesday evenings at 6pm at the MSS tennis courts. All are welcome to come out and play.

The library is back to their fall hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-7pm and Saturdays from 10am-1pm), but the landfill is maintaining their summer hours until November (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2pm-6pm, and Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm). 

Fun fact: the law requires you to turn on your headlights when it’s raining in Sweden. We’re just not sure how we’re supposed to know when it’s raining in Sweden. Have a great week!