Northeast Region: There are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region.   Northwest Region: Updated: May 20, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.  Central Daylight Time (CDT) No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of May 20. At the time of this update there are 3 active fires in the Northwest Region – 1 fire is being held and 2 fires ...

The Municipality of Wawa advises residents that a petition submitted requesting the inclusion of a question regarding the discontinuation of fluoridation in the municipal drinking water be included on the upcoming municipal election ballot did not meet the legislative requirements as set out under Ontario’s Fluoridation Act. The petition was submitted to the Municipal Clerk prior to May 1st and ...

May 19, 2026 Saint‑Michel‑des‑Saints, Québec In an increasingly divided and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are building a stronger, more independent, more resilient economy – an economy built on the solid foundation of strong Canadian industries and workers. To that end, Canada’s new government launched the Major Projects Office (MPO) last year to get ...

First Nation leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and representatives from across the Robinson Huron Treaty territory will gather in Manitowaning for the Manitoulin Treaty & Knowledge Gathering, May 19–21, 2026, a three-day event focused on treaty relationships, cultural revitalization, and the return of sacred historical items to our traditional territories. A central part of the gathering will be the ceremonial “bringing ...

Northeast Region: There are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Northwest Region: Updated: May 19, 2026 at 6:42 p.m.  Central Daylight Time (CDT) No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of May 19. At the time of this update there are 4 active fires in the Northwest Region – 1 fire is being held and 3 fires are ...

Northwestern Ontario Writer’s Workshop (NOWW) is pleased to celebrate all things literary this weekend (May 22/23) at LitFest 2026 along with award-winning author Waubgeshig Rice! “NOWW is thrilled to be running our 28th LitFest,” says NOWW president Alex Marino. “With Waubgeshig Rice as our keynote speaker, our 3rd Book Fair/Literary Market, 3 wriVng workshops, a public reading, and our Literary ...

Northeast Region: There are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. 10 FireRanger crews from the Northeast Region have been deployed to assist with the wildland fire situation in Northwest Ontario. Northwest Region: Updated: May 18, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.  Central Daylight Time (CDT) No new fires have been confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of May 18. At ...

The Municipality of Wawa is proud to announce that its tourism promotional video has received a 2026 Communicator Award of Distinction in the category of “General – Travel & Tourism”. The Communicator Awards is one of the world’s leading international awards programs recognizing excellence in marketing, communication, and creative storytelling. This recognition places Wawa among respected tourism campaigns and organizations ...

Northeast Region: There were 2 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today (May 17, 2026 at 6 p.m.): North Bay 7 (NOR007) is 0.1 of a hectare and located 0.6 of a kilometre west of Highway 11, and 0.8 of a kilometre west of Tilden Lake. The fire is now out. Haliburton 5 (HAL005) is 0.2 of a ...

Northeast Region: There are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Northwest Region: There are currently 17 active wildland fires in the Northwest Region. Of those fires, 2 are under control, 1 is being held, and 14 are not under control. Seven fires were called out today. There were 20 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region today. ...

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 ...