October 26, 1941 – October 5, 2025 George Seeton passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on October 26, 1941, in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, George was the son of the late Oscar and Grace Seeton. He grew up alongside his brothers Floyd, Douglas, Reginald, Harold, Fred, and ...

May 14, 1952 – October 4, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday October 4, 2025.   Beloved wife of Jean Roch Lavoie. Loving mother of Tammy Nelson (John) and Chad Lavoie. Proud grandmother of Justin Lavoie, Cora Nelson and Hana Nelson. Daughter of the late Germaine and Robert Dupuis. Dear sister of Joanne Jennings ...

Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. On October 2, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m. members of the Nipigon OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the Township of Nipigon. Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.   Through investigation it was determined that the driver ...

As part of 90-day national consultations on the proposed Management Plan for Polar Bear in Canada, Ontario Nature’s new analysis  reveals the risks Bill 5 poses to the species’ survival. These risks include the repealing of the provincial Endangered Species Act, weaker habitat definitions and ending provincial recovery strategies.   Despite committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 37 percent ...

The Superior East and Sault Ste. Marie detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently seen an increase in complaints of underage youth operating dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other off-road vehicles (ORVs) around local communities. ORV is a broad term that includes single rider and two-up ATVs, utility terrain vehicles (UTV), recreational off highway vehicles (ROV), extreme-terrain ...

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services (MNSCHS) Northern Clinic marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the announcement of a new Indigenous System Navigator (ISN) service. This initiative will provide dedicated support to Indigenous patients and families as they navigate the health care system when admitted to hospital. The Navigator role will be embedded in Services de santé ...

There were six new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 6: Haliburton 36 (HAL036) is 0.5 hectares and is located just east of Irvine Lake, approximately 5.8 kilometres west of Highway 400, and 1 kilometre north of Go Home Lake. The fire is being held. Haliburton 37 (HAL037) is 1.4 hectares and is located ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this evening. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -2. Wednesday –  Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun ...

Oct 2/25 Week #21 92 Golfers Sunny 18*C Saturday Men’s Night Closing on October 9th, Tee times are: 1:00 p.m. Early Round 4:00 p.m. Late Round Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid, and Cart Shack payments need to be paid immediately. Flight Winners: 0 1st Flight Score 1st Jessy Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain Spare 29 2nd Brandon Case Dylan Buckell ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) held its Board of Directors meeting in Parry Sound on Friday, October 3rd, where the organization elected its new executive. Mayor Dave Plourde of Kapuskasing was acclaimed as President of FONOM, succeeding Danny Whalen, who was recognized for his 15 years of service on the Board, including the past eight years as President. ...

  If you could look into a crystal ball to see into the future, what questions would you want answered relative to how people get from A to B in Northern Ontario?   Would you ask what makes for an efficient, affordable and well-utilized transportation system that meets the needs of ordinary travelers? How about finding out where Northerners want ...

There were four new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 5. Sudbury 52 (SUD052) is 0.1 hectares in size and is located on the north shore of the central Shanty Bay Lakes. This fire is under control. Sudbury 53 (SUD053) is 2.5 hectares in size and is located 1 kilometre northeast of Paddy Lake. ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 17 in McKerrow. On Sunday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the OPP responded to a serious single vehicle collision. Two individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene, and one individual was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. OPP Technical ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. High 15. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low plus 4. Tuesday – Sunny in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. ...

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in the Temagami North and Latchford area. On Friday, October 3, 2025, members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of an armed and dangerous individual at large in the area. An emergency alert and shelter in place order were issued, ...