Local & Area News

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 9. At the time of this update there are 7 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All 7 fires are being observed. The wildland fire hazard is a mixture of low to moderate across the central and southern section of the region with some ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday July 6, 2025 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear mother of John (Carol), Carl (Bev), Willis, Lynn, Mark and Ann Hopewell (Graeme). Loving grandmother of Shawn (Riley) and Daniel. Daughter of the late Margaret and Harold Best. Sister of the late Dorothy Van ...

On July 5, 2025, at just before 11:00 a.m. members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were on general patrol conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon. Utilizing the Lidar speed measuring device the officer recorded the vehicle travelling at 147 km/hr., in a posted 90 km/hr zone. A traffic stop was conducted and a 23-year-old male ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 11. Friday – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 9 or very high. Friday Night – Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. ...

On what started as an ordinary workday, a devastating accident changed everything for this young father. Jason Rouleau, a hardworking father, loving son, and dedicated friend fell approximately 30 feet while on the job, suffering catastrophic injuries. He sustained a broken pelvis, multiple fractured ribs, a decompressed spine, and severe spinal cord damage. The result is a diagnosis of paraplegia—he ...

Jul 9, 2025 at 15:00 The highway has been reopened. Jul 9, 2025 at 13:25 ON511 is advising that Hwy 17 is closed from Wawa to Heyden because of a collision. There has been a collision by the Heyden. Detour: Hwy 101 (Wawa) to Hwy 129 (Chapleau) and then to Thessalon (Hwy 129/17) which is east of Sault Ste. Marie ...

On July 22nd, 2025 Naomi Steinberg will be at the Wawa Public Library for a storytelling presentation for all ages! Together, we will discover Naomi’s book “Goosefeather”, through the Japanese storytelling art of kamishibai. Come with questions about the book, the storytelling technique, what it’s like to be an author, or what it’s like to go around the planet with no ...

Wednesday, July 9th Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: BAT BONANZA – Our bats don’t turn into vampires or suck blood, but they still rule our night skies. Join Kelly to discover why bats are important to the LSPP ecosystem and what you can do to help our bat populations nationwide. Thursday, July ...

Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 8: Cochrane 13 (COC013) is located 38 kilometres east of the community of Peawanuck, is 50 hectares in size and is being observed. Cochrane 14 (COC014) is 52 hectares in size and located 13 kilometres northeast of the Poplar River. This fire is being observed. ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing before morning. Low 11.\ Thursday – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Thursday Evening – Clear. Low 11. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Open ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Ranah Fortune (nee Hall) on July 5, 2025, at the age of 80. Ranah was the eldest daughter of Monty and Bertie Hall and was born in Chapleau, Ontario. Ranah’s first years were spent residing in Sinterville as her father Monty, worked at the Sinter Plant for Algoma Ore. ...

Tuesday, July 8th Drop-in: 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 Lauren 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 ...

There were four new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Haliburton 6 (HAL006) is 0.1 hectare fire located on a small island in Lingham Lake. This fire is being held. Cochrane 10 (COC010) is 32 hectares in size and is located approximately 23 kilometres north of the Otter River in the far north. This fire is being observed. ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 60% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Low 13. Wednesday – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers in the morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h in the morning. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 5 ...

165 golfers enjoyed the sunny weather and warm temperatures of 18C. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Jessy Dechamplain Joey Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain 29 2nd Peter ...