There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by yesterday evening: Chapleau 10 (CHA010) was 0.2 hectare and was located on an island on Kilpatrick Lake, southeast of Chapleau. The fire is out. There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; One is under control and two are being observed. The fire hazard varies ...
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Friday Morning News – June 20th
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. High 19. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this evening and before morning. Risk of a thunderstorm before morning. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 11. Saturday – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers changing to 70% ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – June 19
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this evening. Low 9. Friday – Mainly ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – June 17
Weather: Today – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Hazy overnight. Low 10. Thursday = A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – June 17
Weather: Today – A few showers ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Local amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming west 20 this morning then light this afternoon. High 15. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Low 8. Wednesday – Cloudy. ...
Read More »Have you seen George? – FOUND
George is safe and sound. Thanks to everyone who helped. Jun 14, 2025 at 14:18 Have you seen George? He ran away yesterday after his owner, Jordan was involved in a collision yesterday afternoon on Churchill and Spruce St. George is a Golden Retreiver/Husky mix. Please contact Jordan if you see George, her cell is 431-688-3980. ...
Read More »Rock Island Presents – Michel Neray House Concert
One of the best highlights of the summer for many in the Wawa area are the Rock Island House Concerts. Their season kicks off with Michel Neray, on Friday, June 27th. From his website: “Michel Neray’s songwriting exhibits a depth and intimacy that blends the emotive storytelling of Leonard Cohen with a musical edge that draws inspiration from Americana powerhouses ...
Read More »Small bonfire garners attention from SE OPP & WFD
SE OPP were seen at a boarded-up building on Mackey Street late last night. There were two bonfires, one small and one larger burning there. One could see officers speaking with an individual, then the one fire (larger) was scuffed out. and the individual left, walking down the street. A few minutes later, senior members of the WFD arrived ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – June 16
Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. High 16. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. A few showers beginning late this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm late this evening and overnight. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 before morning. Low 14. Tuesday – A few showers ending in the morning ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – June 14
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low plus 5. Sunday – Mainly sunny. High 19. UV index 9 or very high. Sunday Evening – Cloudy periods. Low 9. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Fynn Manttari who will now be playing for the Kirkland Lake Gold ...
Read More »Collision on Churchill Friday Afternoon
It was Friday the 13th, and unlucky for these two vehicles. SE OPP were called to the scene of a collision between a vehicle and motorcycle late yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Churchll Avenue and Spruce Street. Although an ambulance attended, no one was taken to hospital. There was quite a bit of damage visible on the rear tail ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – June 13
Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 3 with risk of frost. Saturday – Sunny. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Saturday Night – Cloudy periods. Low 5. News Tidbits: The 4.5km Annual International Bridge Walk between the twin Soo’s will be held on June 28th. ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – June 12
Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 16. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Clearing late this evening. Low plus 4. Friday – A mix of sun and cloud. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Friday Evening – Clear. Low plus 3. News Tidbits: Confederation College President Michelle Salo delivered her Report ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – June 11
Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Hazy this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 14. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this evening. Hazy this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – June 10
Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Hazy this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 11. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Hazy becoming fog patches near midnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low plus ...
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