Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Overcast. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low plus 2. Thursday – Cloudy with 40% chance of rain showers or wet flurries. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h in the morning. High plus 5. ...

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in Blind River. On Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual involved in a dispute that resulted in criminal charges. While in custody, the individual required medical attention and was transported by ambulance ...

Oct 21, 2025 at 19:30 ON511 is advising that the highway has been reopened. Oct 21, 2025 at 18:57 Hwy 17 between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie is currently blocked at McKay Road (just before the Montreal River Hill (southbound) due to a collision (6:30 p.m.). The MTO highway display board (at Pinewood Drive, Wawa) is stating that the highway ...

Tuesday October 21 2025 2023-2027/349 No. 156 This week, the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) will begin hearings into the situation at Canada Post. This committee was responsible for the broad review of the public post office in 2016 and the more recent examination of rural post offices in 2024. The first meeting is scheduled to take ...

  BMI Group, an award-winning company specializing in industrial site revitalization and sustainable development, has officially completed its purchase of the former Espanola pulp and paper mill. The site will operate as Bioveld North Inc., a complement to BMI’s Bioveld Niagara Energy Innovation and Enterprise Park, dedicated to advancing energy and bioeconomy innovation. Since signing the asset purchase agreement in ...

October 18, 2025 Patricia Berdusco was the fourteenth child and seventh daughter born to parents John and Nora Harvey. The family lived in Granby, Quebec, where she was raised and attended school. Mom loved growing up in such a large family and remembered many Easter and Christmas dinners with over 50 family members attending while she washed dishes for hours ...

The Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) invites employers, leaders, and young professionals to join a free, in-person workshop series on Generational Dynamics in the Workplace, taking place Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie. Facilitated by Nicki Straza from Straza Solutions, these workshops will help participants navigate generational differences, improve communication, and build stronger, more inclusive workplaces. Today’s workplaces ...

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 20: Haliburton 53 (HAL053) is 40 hectares and located west of Highway 509, approximately 0.5 kilometres north of the intersection of Donaldson Road and Highway 509. The local municipality fire department has asked for assistance from Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services. Three FireRanger ...

Weather: Today – Periods of rain. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 9. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain. Low plus 5. Wednesday – Periods of rain ending late in the morning then cloudy with 70% chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h in the morning. High 6. UV index ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lorna Skanes (nee Martin) at the young age of 74. She left us unexpectedly, but peacefully, and surrounded by the love of her family, on October 21, 2025, at Health Sciences North, in Sudbury, Ontario. Lorna was a lifelong resident of Elliot Lake. Lorna will be forever missed by ...

Clocks will fall back one hour at 2 a.m. on November 2nd and the Wawa Fire Department is recommending residents install new batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks.

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 19.   At the time of this update there are 7 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. One of these fires is not under control, 2 are being held, 2 are under control and 2 are being observed.   The fire hazard across ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers this evening. Periods of rain beginning near midnight. Wind becoming east 20 km/h before morning. Low 6. Tuesday – Rain. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to ...

Oct 18, 2025 at 15:45 The transport has been removed. Oct 18, 2025 at 11:06 The eastbound lane is blocked by a disabled transport just before the derelict gas station at Agawa Bay. Please drive carefully in that area until the transport is removed.

Oct 18, 2025 at 08:55 The culvert repairs were completed yesterday, and the road is open. A poster on the FB Group ‘Sultan Road Updates’ stated, “Be careful and slow down at pipe, road will be rough until graders and a-gravel make their way.” Oct 17, 2025 at 07:25 The Sultan Road remains closed at this time. There are barricades ...