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 ...
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NE Forest Fire Region Update – May 7th
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 ...
Read More »École Saint Nom de Jésus students release original song
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 ...
Read More »Sault College Launches Two Tuition-Free Pre-Apprenticeship
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 ...
Read More »Thunder Bay Students For Change Launch “Save OSAP: Empowering Students” Event on May 8th
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 ...
Read More »Spring Cleaning Made Meaningful: Donate to the Habitat ReStore
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 ...
Read More »New $1 billion Business Development Bank of Canada program & $500 million in addition for Regional Tariff Response Initiative
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 ...
Read More »Children’s Mental Health Week 2026: Connection, Belonging, and Community Matter More Than Ever
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 ...
Read More »Final Trio of Workshops to Support Public Comments in Review of Nuclear Waste Plan by May 10th
The final three workshops in a fourteen-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 be delivered this week in North Bay, Sudbury and New Liskeard. The public has just 30 days to comment on a ...
Read More »NE Forest Fire Region Update – May 4th
There is currently one active wildland fire in the Northeast Region: Haliburton 2 (HAL002) is a 4.2 hectare fire located approximately 2 kilometres east of Perrault Lake. This fire is under control. 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 ...
Read More »Mayor Melanie Pilon Launches Re-Election Campaign
Mayor Melanie Pilon has officially filed her nomination papers, launching her campaign for re-election and committing to build on the strong momentum achieved over the past four years. “We’ve made real progress—securing investment, strengthening partnerships, and delivering results.,” said Pilon. This is not the time to start over. Consistent leadership matters, and I’m ready to keep moving Wawa forward.” Throughout ...
Read More »Chapleau Temporary Road Closures
May 2, 2026 at 18:43 Residents are advised that the following road segments are closed to all traffic due to flood barrier installation: Aberdeen Street South, from Oak Street to Fir Street Fir Street, from Aberdeen Street South to Lansdowne Street South The Township will provide updates as conditions change. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Issued by Office of ...
Read More »Get Ready to Vote
Candidate nominations for Wawa Mayor, Council, and area French and English School Boards are now open for the 2026 municipal election. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for the October election. To run for any position, candidates must book an appointment at the Municipality of Wawa, complete the required forms and submit a filing ...
Read More »Flood Monitoring Update #5 — Township of Chapleau
May 1, 2026, 6:30 p.m.The Township of Chapleau wishes to provide residents with an update regarding the ongoing monitoring of local water levels and the measures in place to protect our community. Water Level Monitoring Current status — as of Friday, May 1, 2026: the river level is approximately ½” above Stage 1. The Township continues to actively monitor the ...
Read More »Flood Monitoring Update #4 — Township of Chapleau
April 30, 2026, 6 p.m.The Township of Chapleau wishes to provide residents with an update regarding the ongoing monitoring of local water levels and the measures in place to protect our community. Water Level Monitoring Current status — as of Thursday, April 30, 2026: the river level is approximately 1” below Stage 1. The Township continues to actively monitor the ...
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