There are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. There was 1 new wildland fire in the Northeast Region since the last report on May 7: Cochrane 1 (COC001) was confirmed this afternoon. It was 0.5 of a hectare and located 0.9 of a kilometre east of Kenogami River, and approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Luhta Lake. The fire ...

The 2026 Nurses Week Dinner Planning Committee would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the many local businesses, organizations, and individuals who generously supported this year’s Nurses Week Dinner. Thanks to your generosity, over 45 nurses from Wawa and surrounding communities were able to come together to celebrate Nurses Week, connect with one another, share laughs, and enjoy a ...

Over 300 young chess masters will meet in Wawa on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for the 10th Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament. The competition, hosted by École Saint-Joseph in Wawa, will bring together Francophone students from the following elementary and secondary schools: École Ste-Marie (Azilda), École Saint-Joseph (Blind River), École Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau), École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau), École Alliance St-Joseph (Chelmsford), École ...

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board joyfully celebrated Catholic Education Week with a variety of faith-filled activities that brought students, staff, families, and communities together in prayer, reflection, service, and celebration. Throughout the week, schools across the board embraced this year’s theme through meaningful experiences that strengthened faith and fostered connection. Students and staff participated in school masses, inspiring liturgies, ...

The Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) is currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in serving on its volunteer Board of Directors. As a community-based, non-profit organization, AWIC supports workforce development initiatives that strengthen the economic and social well-being of communities across the Algoma District. Through research, partnerships, and community engagement, AWIC helps address workforce challenges and supports local ...

There are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region There have been no wildland fires in the Northeast Region since the last report on May 7. Ontario is deploying three fire engines accompanied by three FireRanger crews to assist with the wildland fire situation in Minnesota. Ontario is a member of the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact (GLFFC), a ...

Municipal leaders, provincial representatives, industry partners, and decision-makers from across Northeastern Ontario are gathering in Timmins this week as the 2026 Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Conference officially gets underway today. Hosted by the City of Timmins, the conference runs from Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13, under the theme “Connecting Communities, Driving Growth.” The focus reflects the ...

Municipal leaders and industry partners are joining forces to call on the provincial and federal governments to accelerate investment in Highways 11 and 17, recognizing the corridor as essential to public safety, economic stability, and national connectivity. The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and the Ontario Trucking Association have announced a strengthened partnership to advance ...

There is one active wildland fire in the Northeast Region: Haliburton 4 (HAL004) is 3.1 hectares in size, located on the eastern shore of Brule Lake and is not under control.   Since the last report on May 4, there have been the following fires: Haliburton 2 (HAL002) was a 4.2 hectare fire located approximately 2 kilometres east of Perrault ...

  During Catholic Education Week, held from May 3 to 8, students from Kindergarten to grade 8 at École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) are proud to celebrate the release of the music video for their song “On va y arriver” (“We’ll Make It”). This original song was created as part of the CBC Music Class Challenge 2026 presented by ...

Sault College is proud to announce the launch of two new tuition-free pre-apprenticeship training programs designed to help unemployed or underemployed individuals build the skills, experience, and confidence needed to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Applications are now open for Utility Arborist, with a secondary focus on Electrician Construction and Maintenance, and Automotive Service Technician, with a secondary focus ...

Thunder Bay Students for Change, a grassroots coalition of students and community members will host a “Save OSAP: Empowering Students” event on May 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the OPSEU Thunder Bay building (326 Memorial Ave). The event will bring together students, educators, workers, and community members concerned about recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program ...

As spring cleaning season gets underway, Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area is encouraging residents to turn their decluttering into community impact by donating gently used items to the Habitat ReStore.   Owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity, the ReStore provides an easy and meaningful way to support affordable homeownership locally. Items donated to the ReStore are ...

Today, May 4th, 2026, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced $1.5 billion to support several of Canada’s tariffed industries. This includes the creation of ...

Algoma Family Services (AFS), in collaboration with its many community partners across the Algoma District, is proud to recognize Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) 2026, taking place May 4–10, 2026, with a full week of events, activities, and opportunities for families and community members to learn more about infant, child, and youth mental health. Children’s Mental Health Week shines a ...