Monthly Archives: July 2025

Marathon OPP – Traffic Delays Possible today UPDATED

Jul 2, 2025 at 16:48 The Marathon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising area motorists that traffic on Highway 17 east of Marathon and west of White River has resumed to the normal flow of traffic. Motorists should check in advance for road advisory information on social media and monitor local media for the latest updates. The ...

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Thank You – M.H.S. Graduation 2025

On Thursday, June 26th, the graduating class of Michipicoten High School proudly crossed the stage to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Certificate. After years of perseverance, the Class of 2025 made their entrance to the familiar tune of Pomp and Circumstance. The ceremony featured speeches from Algoma District School Board Superintendent, Mr. Frank Palumbo, as well as words of wisdom from ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – July 2

There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 2 active fires in the Northeast. Both are being observed. The fire hazard is a primarily low to moderate across the Northeast Region with a few areas starting to show a high hazard. There are 34 active fires in the Northwest Region. Among them, 10 fires ...

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Wednesday Morning News – July 2

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 15. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing before ...

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Marathon OPP – Hyw 17 Traffic Slowdowns Possible UPDATED

Jul 1, 2025 at 17:24 (16:55) The Marathon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising area motorists that traffic on Highway 17 east of Marathon and west of White River has resumed to the normal flow of traffic. Motorists should check in advance for road advisory information on social media and monitor local media for the latest updates. ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)

Jul 1, 2025 at 14:58 2:52 PM EDT Tuesday 1 July 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail. Hazards: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h. Nickel to toonie size hail. This afternoon into the evening. ...

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Men’s NIght Golf – June 26

168 golfers enjoyed the sunny weather and warm temperatures of 19C. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Dylan Buckell 32 2nd Tim ...

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Sioux Lookout OPP – Investigation continues into Tree Planters Bus Collision

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious collision on Highway 516 in Sioux Lookout that has left 25 people with minor to possible life-altering injuries. On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the OPP were called to a bus rollover on Highway 516 near Stain Lake. The single-vehicle collision ...

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Le premier ministre Ford présente ses vœux pour la fête du Canada

Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Doug Ford a fait la déclaration suivante pour souligner la fête du Canada : « Je souhaite à toutes les résidentes et tous les résidents de l’Ontario et de l’ensemble du pays une très joyeuse fête du Canada! Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons le plus beau pays du monde. Au cours des derniers mois, nous avons vu la ...

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Premier Ford Shares Canada Day Greetings

Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark Canada Day: “I want to wish everyone in Ontario and across the country a very happy Canada Day! Today, we celebrate the greatest country in the world. Over the past several months, we have seen Canadians come together like never before to stand up for Canada. We have seen renewed ...

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PM Mark Carney à l’occasion de la fête du Canada

1 juillet 2025 Ottawa (Ontario) « Il y a 158 ans, quelques provinces ont décidé qu’elles seraient plus fortes ensemble qu’elles ne pourraient jamais l’être séparément. Elles avaient raison, et c’est ainsi qu’elles ont formé une nouvelle fédération qui s’est aujourd’hui transformée en un pays fort, bilingue, multiculturel et ambitieux. « Notre histoire n’a pas commencé avec la Confédération. Depuis des milliers d’années, ...

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PM Mark Carney on Canada Day

July 1, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario “One hundred and fifty-eight years ago, a few provinces bet on the idea that they’d be stronger together than they ever could be apart. They were right, and so they became a new federation that’s now grown into our strong, bilingual, multicultural, and ambitious country. “Our story didn’t begin at Confederation. For thousands of years, Indigenous ...

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chef conservateur Pierre Poilievre à l’occasion de la fête du Canada

L’honorable Pierre Poilievre, chef du Parti conservateur du Canada, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la fête du Canada : « Cette fête du Canada est spéciale. Après des années de dénigrement de leur histoire et de mépris de la nation, les Canadiens se sont mobilisés pour rappeler au monde que nous sommes un peuple fier et souverain. ...

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Canada Day

The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, released the following statement on Canada Day: “This Canada Day is special. After years of seeing our history denigrated and our nationhood demeaned, Canadians have rallied to remind the world that we are a proud and sovereign people. We are citizens and stewards of a vast and storied country ...

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