Chapleau Cree First Nation and Commercial Bioenergy Inc. have jointly created a dedicated bioheat company called Chapleau District Heating Company Inc. The newly established for-profit company aims to own and operate a 3-megawatt thermal district heating plant serving institutional-scale buildings within the community. As a regional first, this initiative will demonstrate the economic and social benefits of a community-scale ...

As Canadians prepare for Halloween, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS), the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) and the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) are reminding the public that cosmetic contact lenses can pose serious risks to eye health, even when worn for a single occasion. Cosmetic contact lenses, also called decorative, coloured or costume lenses, change the appearance of the ...

The Board of Directors for the Wawa Community Outreach Program regrets to announce that the program must suspend its services due to a lack of renewed funding. The Board recognizes the vital role the program plays in Wawa and surrounding communities, where residents often face limited access to essential supports and services. The decision to suspend services is based solely ...

Updated: October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Please note: The next update will be provided on Thursday, October 22, 2026. One new wildland fire has been confirmed in the Northwest Region since the previous update. Fort Frances 73 (FOR073) was confirmed on October 19, near Seine River Village. The 0.1-hectare fire has been called out. At the time of ...

Please note: The next update will be provided on Thursday, October 22, 2026. One new wildland fire has been confirmed in the Northeast Region since last Thursday evening. Wawa 36 (WAW036) is 0.1 of a hectare and is located approximately 6 kilometres north of Nagagami Lake and 10 kilometres west of Frost Lake. This fire is being held. There are ...

A northern Ontario municipal candidates’ survey conducted by We the Nuclear Free North and local partners has revealed a high level of concern about the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s plan to construct a deep geological repository for all of Canada’s highly radioactive nuclear fuel waste in northwestern Ontario. Respondents also expressed support for municipal responses. Candidates for municipalities on or near ...

October 18, 2026 (7:51 pm) – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces It is with profound sadness that the Canadian Armed Forces confirms that four of our members lost their lives during a fire-related training incident at CFB Wainwright at approximately 4 p.m. MDT on October 17, 2026. The members confirmed killed during this exercise: Sergeant Morgan Wong, ...

As of October 16, 2026, following provincial guidelines, the Hornepayne Community Hospital has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in partnership with Northeastern Public Health. Please help us to protect our Residents and Patients. We are asking all visitors to follow these important safety measures: Masks are required at all times. Use hand sanitizer upon entry and exit. Postpone non-essential visits. Thank ...

The service and sacrifices of Canada’s military members have helped shape the nation we know today. Their dedication has safeguarded our freedoms and created a legacy that continues to inspire and connect all Canadians. Today, Friday, October 16th, 2026,  at the Delta Secondary School, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, unveiled the ...

Oct 16, 2026 at 13:15 We are experiencing a staffing shortage in our physician group for the Emergency Department (ED) today October 16, 2026. As we work to get planned physician locum support in place, a local physician will balance their Scheduled Primary Care responsibilities as well as the Emergency Department needs. The Emergency Department is open; however, we ask ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation is pleased to recognize Mission Motors, now owned by 401 Corporation, for its generous $5,000 donation in support of the Every Breath Matters Campaign. With a strong history of community support, particularly for SickKids Hospital in Toronto, 401 Corporation is committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates, primarily throughout Ontario. ...

The Age Friendly Committee is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Senior’s Active Living Fair on Thursday November 5th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will take place at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. We encourage seniors from across the North Algoma community to gather for this event designed to promote healthy, active and independent ...

Updated: October 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Please note: The next update will be provided on Monday, October 19, 2026. No new wildland fires have been confirmed in the Northwest Region since the previous update. At the time of this update there are 8 active wildland fires in the Northwest Region. Of those fires, 4 are under control and ...

Updated: October 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Please note: The next update will be provided on Monday, October 19, 2026. No new wildland fires have been confirmed in the Northeast Region since last Monday evening. There are currently two active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: both are being observed.

Wildfire seasons are now longer, more complex and more challenging than in the past, and 2026 was no exception. After a slower than average start to the season, wildfire activity, driven by periods of prolonged heat, drought and low humidity, became significant in several regions across the country. Northwestern Ontario and Southern British Columbia were particularly affected, experiencing sustained wildfire ...