The Ministry of Natural Resources – Chapleau Wawa District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect in the District until Friday, May 08, 2026 at 4:00pm. Residents in the Chapleau, Wawa, Foleyet, White River, Hawk Junction, Missanabie, Dubreuilville, Manitouwadge, Sultan, Nemegos, Biscotasing and area should keep a close watch on local conditions and exercise caution around ...

Northeast Region  There are currently no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region.   Follow Ontario’s outdoor fire rules Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reminds the public that outdoor fire rules are in effect throughout Ontario’s legislated fire season, which runs from April 1 to October 31. To dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage the use ...

The Township of White River would like to inform the communities that the White River Curling Club has been deemed off-limits until further notice due to a structural failure. The weight of ice and snow, that may have been augmented by rain, exceeded the capacity of the roof’s secondary structural members (i.e. roof purlins). The applied load resulted in the ...

A twelve-town tour of workshops to support public participation in the current federal review of the nuclear industry’s massive project to transport and bury all of Canada’s high-level nuclear fuel waste in northwestern Ontario will launch this Sunday with the first stop in Sault Ste. Marie. The public has just 30 days to comment on a set of draft guidelines ...

Northeast Region  There are currently no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region.   Follow Ontario’s outdoor fire rules Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reminds the public that outdoor fire rules are in effect throughout Ontario’s legislated fire season, which runs from April 1 to October 31. To dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage the use ...

The Wawa Men’s Annual Bonspiel was held April 10 – 12, with 18 teams participating. Thanks to Club President Jim Hoffmann and Secretary-Treasurer Andy Stevens who organized the event.  Thanks to all the participants, Pat Harron and her crew for a great meal, the ladies who BBQ’d the steaks, the volunteers at the Registration Desk and at the Random Prize ...

Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), David Piccini, has announced funding through efforts with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) led by President and CEO Jeff Lang for a new state-of-the art mine training facility in Sudbury to strengthen worker safety, expand training capacity, and support the province’s leadership in critical minerals.   The 124-acre facility ...

Hwy 546 is closed between Hwy 17 (Iron Bridge) and the Junction of Hwy 546/554 due to flooding.

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising the community to exercise caution as recent rainfall and spring runoff are causing rising water levels and localized flooding throughout the area. Conditions are expected to persist over the coming days. Current and forecasted weather conditions may lead to water pooling on roadways, washouts, debris, and sudden road closures. Water levels in ...

The Ministry of Natural Resources – Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning is in effect for the District until Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm. Residents throughout the District, especially those located in the Goulais River watershed area, should keep a close watch on water conditions, and stay away from fast-moving rivers ...

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS), a leading non-profit Indigenous housing provider in Ontario dedicated to providing safe, affordable, and culturally-appropriate and supportive housing to urban and rural First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples, is proud to announce the appointment of Justin Lewis as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 13. Mr. Lewis brings more than 16 years of ...

Well folks, looks like this snow is finally melting. After a beautiful winter, now comes the time for golf. You know what that means, GOLF REGISTRATIONS. We ask that you purchase your membership ahead of opening season to avoid and eliminate wait times at the pro shop when the club officially opens. (Date to be confirmed) Call Scott Carruthers (705-542-4064) ...

Northeast Region  There are currently no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region.   Follow Ontario’s outdoor fire rules Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reminds the public that outdoor fire rules are in effect throughout Ontario’s legislated fire season, which runs from April 1 to October 31. To dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage the use ...

The Government of Ontario and the Federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities have recently made headlines regarding announcements and discussions held on the topic of passenger rail in Northern Ontario.   In March, the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission purchased 205 kilometres of track between North Bay and Washago. The public now owns this strategic piece of rail infrastructure, ...

Apr 13, 2026 at 06:45 Central Algoma Area – including Echo Bay, Bruce Mines, Desbarats, St. Joe Island, Thessalon & area   Due to the visibility concerns (fog) in the Central Algoma area, all school-related transportation will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open.