Local & Area News

On June 9, a group of dedicated cyclists, including Darrell Fox, Terry’s younger brother, will set off on the National Ride of Hope; a 7,000-kilometre journey from Vancouver to St. John’s to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Terry’s iconic Marathon of Hope. Inspired by Terry’s unwavering strength and courage, these riders will push themselves to the limit, both physically and ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low plus 3. Wednesday – Cloudy. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate. Wednesday Evening – Cloudy periods. Low plus 3. ...

May 19, 2025 at 08:00 The 2025 Canada Safe Boating Week runs May 19-25. This initiative is designed to increase public compliance with safe boating measures and ultimately, to save lives. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be looking for impaired driving, carriage requirements for lifejackets and Personal Floatation Devices (PFD’s), Liquor Licence Act offences and Canada Shipping Act 2001 ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; both are under control. The fire hazard is predominantly low to moderate across most of the Northeast Region this afternoon.

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High 13. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h. Low -1. Tuesday – Sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tuesday Evening – Clear. Low plus 2. News Tidbits: Did you know that research shows the average person’s attention span has declined ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bill at the Sault Area Hospital, on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the age of 68. Beloved husband and best friend of Melinda (nee Ray). Loving father of Hollie Clark, Jesse Clark, Rebecca Leonard and Logan Leonard. Devoted and loving Papa of Jayde, Layla and Trevor. Predeceased by his ...

Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road) on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Celebration of Life to follow in the Lower Lounge. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Isabelle, at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, December 25, ...

GEN7 Fuel LLP (GEN7) and its local Rankin station have donated $5,000 to East View Public School to support its hot lunch program. The Indigenous-owned chain of gas stations and convenience stores also purchased a commercial-grade dishwasher for the school that serves lunch to hundreds of students each day. The hot lunch program at Sault Ste. Marie’s East View Public ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this morning. Showers beginning this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning and early this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming north 40 km/h gusting to 60 late this afternoon. High 19. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers ending this evening then mainly cloudy with 40% ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; all are under control. The fire hazard is predominantly low to moderate across most of the Northeast Region this afternoon, with one area stretching north from Greater Sudbury to south of Matachewan showing high fire hazard.

July 11th, 1944 – January 21st, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Dear daughter of the late Kay and Raymond Spreng. Sister of Darwin “Spike” Spreng (Noreen). Cousin to Rodney Spreng (Margo), aunt of Andrea Curtis (Tom), Kent Spreng and Barclay Spreng (Nancy).  Predeceased by long time friend Sharon ...

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the winners of the Wheels and Waves Raffle were drawn. Rick Davidson, ticket #0563 won the Polaris SP570 side by side and Bayne Young, ticket #0001, won the boat, motor and trailer. Rick was thrilled since he has never won anything before. He thanked his wife, Robin, for buying him a ticket. Bayne bought the ...

On Thursday, May 15th, the Wawa Fire Department was called to the Helen Mine Road for a brush fire around 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival and investigation, firefighters found three separate fires that were of human nature. Firefighters used water and hand tool to ensure that all the fires were completely extinguished.

Fifty-six (56) paddlers were among the 131 people who lost their lives in boating incidents on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled waterways in the last five years. Between 2020-2024, 34 of those who died in marine incidents were canoeists, 17 were kayakers and five (5) were using stand-up paddleboards. Whether you and your family are in motorized or human-propelled vessels, be ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is encouraged by the Province’s 2025 Budget, tabled today by Ontario’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy. FONOM believes this year’s Budget reflects a “Tariff and Northern” approach, offering a strong foundation for future growth and investment in Ontario’s North. FONOM is particularly pleased to see an increase in the funding envelope ...