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.

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 15 18 BONITZKE, Wendy 2 14 17 SPENCER, Diane 3 13 18 MATHIAS, Danette 4 12 18 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 11 18 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 11 18 AMOS, Tracy 7 10 17 PARSONS, Rochelle 7 10 18 TAVELLA, Debbie 9 9 18 SZEKELY, Annik 10 8 18 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 11 7 18 SWITZER, Anya ...

First Half First: Team BUCKELL Second. Team TERRIS Third: Team FAHRER Second Half First: Team TERRIS Second. Team FAHRER Third: Team BUCKELL

Confederation College is excited to begin offering in-school technical training for apprentice plumbers, expanding skilled trades education in Northwestern Ontario and helping address a growing demand for qualified tradespeople across the region. Confederation College has been approved as a Training Delivery Agent for the Plumber trade (306A). Apprentices registered in the trade must select Thunder Bay as one of their ...

Another Curling League season has come to an end.  The regular season saw Team Terris as Club Champions and Team Leschishin finishing the season as Runners-Up. After the Mardh Break the Playoff games started. In the final game of the Playoffs, team T. Terris was up against team Leschishin. Fittingly, it was a very close game with the final rocks ...

Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of steel plate and hot rolled sheet products and Roshel Inc., a Canadian-owned defence manufacturer of smart armoured vehicles, have formed Roshel Algoma Defence, a joint venture to establish a Canadian Centre of Excellence for Ballistic Steel Production. This partnership is purpose-built to deliver sovereign ballistic steel defence solutions, including full-cycle capabilities ...

April 1 marks the beginning of fire season. Ontario’s outdoor fire rules are now in effect. At this time, updates about the fire situation will be published twice weekly. Please note: The next update will be provided on Thursday, April 9. Northeast Region  There are currently no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Follow Ontario’s outdoor fire rules Aviation, Forest ...