MPP Bourgouin’s Private Member’s Bill, The Northern Highways 11 & 17 Safety Act, 2025, was debated today (October 30, 2025) at Queen’s Park – calling on the Ford government to take long-overdue action to make Northern Ontario’s highways safer for everyone. “Highways 11 and 17 are lifelines for Northern communities,” said MPP Bourgouin. “They connect families to hospitals, get our ...

December 24, 1931 ~ October 26, 2025 Bill passed away peacefully in his 93rd year at Riverbend Place Long-Term Care Home (Cambridge, ON) with Brandy at his side. His best friend and loving wife of nearly 44 years. Predeceased by his first wife, our Mother Kathy (1979). Much-loved Father of Valerie (Walter), April (aka Marleane), Sally (Corky), Tom (Debbie) and ...

The Ontario government announced it is accelerating Frontier Lithium’s world-class PAK Lithium Project near Red Lake, the first to move forward under Ontario’s ‘One Project, One Process’ (1P1P) framework. As part of its plan to protect Ontario workers and communities, the government is unlocking the full potential of the province’s metals and mining sector through the new framework, with this ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Seeks One Francophone Director and one Patient Advisor The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors, as the committee responsible for bringing forward suitable candidates to the Board, is seeking applications from persons who are interested in serving as a Director or as a non-voting patient advisor. LDHC is a multi-service hospital servicing the communities ...

Scripture, Joel 2:23-32 and Luke 18:9-14 The passage from Joel contains with it images of pouring out, of overflowing, of abundance, and the  presence of God therein. Joel contains promises of God providing the abundance. 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 evokes an image of finding both strength and God’s presence in the act of pouring oneself out, giving everything to God, holding ...

It has been a busy week and Thursday evening, we had the pleasure of listening to the music and vocals of Alex Charbonneau and Graham Murray Sears and surprise guest Dawn Charbonneau. We are absolutely thankful that they were able to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week with us by sharing their amazing talents. They are musicians, vocalists and songwriters! Thank ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the afternoon of October 28. At the time of this update there are 4 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Two are under control and two are being observed. The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region. Areas located east of Orillia and south of Pembroke ...

Weather: Today – Another heavy frost this morning. On Hwy 101 yesterday, there was frost in some sheltered corners on the highway until after 12 Noon. Today will be mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 10. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Low -2. ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the afternoon of October 27.   At the time of this update there are 4 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Two are under control and 2 are being observed.   The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region.

Weather: Today – Another heavy frost this morning.Some of the smaller marshes and ponds are starting to show a light skim of ice – winter is coming soon. Today will be mainly sunny. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late this morning. High 11. Wind chill -6 this morning. Tonight – Clear. Low -3. Wednesday –  Sunny. Wind up to 15 ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 26. At the time of this update there are 4 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Two are under control and 2 are being observed. The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region.

Weather: Today – There is a heavy frost this morning. Mainly cloudy. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -3. Wind chill -5 overnight. Tuesday – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing near noon. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h late in the morning. High 10. ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 24.   At the time of this update there are 4 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Two are under control and 2 are being observed.   The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region.

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low plus 2. Sunday – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 10. UV index 2 or low. Sunday ...

Canada’s new government is introducing sweeping reforms to make bail laws stricter and sentencing laws tougher for repeat and violent offending, to support the front lines, and to invest in long-term prevention. The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act would introduce over 80 clauses of targeted changes to the bail and sentencing framework in the Criminal Code, informed by extensive consultations. ...