Local & Area News

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: CLEVER CORVIDS – Are you smarter than an American Crow? What about a Common Raven? Blue Jay? Canada Jay? Known for their intelligence and importance to LSPP, join Wylan to discover some of the most brilliant birds and try your hand at some tests ...

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 22. Sudbury 39 (SUD039) is 1.7 hectares in size and is located approximately 1 kilometre southwest of Onwatin Lake near Hanmer. This fire is not under control. Initial attack on the fire was carried out using aerial suppression from two CL-415 waterbombers and helicopters, ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light ...

Aug 23, 2025 at 05:36 At 5:34 this weather statement ended. Aug 23, 2025 at 05:09 4:22 AM EDT Saturday 23 August 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Heavy rain possible this morning. What: Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm. Localized ponding on roads. When: Continuing this morning. Additional Information: Scattered ...

SE OPP and Algoma Paramedic Service were called to a collision just before 11 p.m. last night at the intersection of Beck and Hillcrest. A vehicle was headed towards Churchill Avenue when it struck a parked car, moving the parked car a good 20-25 feet, and looking at the damage to the roof, had rolled. All airbags were deployed. The ...

After waiting 9 months, we finally got to take the fly-in fishing trip that we purchased at the LDHC Foundation’s Glam for Good Gala last November. Sean Coe, co-owner of Pine Portage Lodge, generously donated a 3-day trip to support the purchase of the new ultrasound machine. The need for upgrading, maintaining and purchasing medical equipment never stops. Sean understands ...

108 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! Sign up sheet for the Ladies 3 Person Scramble Event happening September 6, 2025, is now available at the Pro Shop and filling fast! This is a 3-person event so please ensure you have a 3rd golfer on your teams. 1st Flight: 1st – Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, ...

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: NATURE OBSERVATION – Attention is one of the most generous gifts we can give. Take a moment to pause, observe, question, and connect with the natural world. Use the “I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of” observation routine to explore a single leaf – ...

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 21. Sudbury 37 (SUD037) was 0.1 hectares in size and is out. The fire was located on a peninsula east of Parisien Island in French River Provincial Park. There are 14 active fires in the Northeast region;  1 is being held, 2 are under ...

Weather: Today – A few showers ending this morning then cloudy. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High 20. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening and after midnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 13. Saturday – Cloudy. Becoming ...

Highway 17 has now fully reopened in both directions following a serious collision that occurred early this morning near Heron Bay Road, outside of Marathon. The collision involved a transport truck, an SUV, and a pickup truck, and resulted in one male being transported to hospital with serious injuries. The highway had been closed for several hours to allow for ...

There were three new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 20. Sudbury 35 (SUD035) is 0.1 hectares in size and is not under control. The fire was located on the north shore of Long Lake, southwest of Greater Sudbury. North Bay 11 (NOR011) is 0.1 hectares and located on the southern shore of Diamond ...

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: COMMUNITY SCIENCE – How many times have you come across a plant, bird, or animal that you couldn’t identify? Join Anna to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important! Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ...

Aug 20, 2025 at 19:14 Edit The highway has been reopened. <divider> Aug 20, 2025 at 17:44 Highway 101 is closed at this time at the Tic Road (just east of the Michipicoten River Bridge) due to a vehicle fire. SE OPP and Wawa Fire are on scene.

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 19. Haliburton 24 (HAL024) was 0.1 hectares in size and is now out. The fire was located 200 metres from the western shore of Frank Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. Wawa 7 (WAW007) is 0.5 hectares and located midway between Ruthie and Danny lakes. ...