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Updated: July 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Five new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 39 (SUD039) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 4 kilometres east of Fire Star Lake and 8 kilometres north of Lefebvre Road. The fire is not under control. Sudbury 40 (SUD040) is 0.6 of a hectare and located ...

Janu­ary 10, 1943 – July 19, 2026 Susanne Mack­night Kolari, 83, of Elliot Lake, Ontario, passed away peace­fully on July 19, 2026, after a short battle with can­cer, and sur­roun­ded by her fam­ily: hus­band Roger Kolari, and daugh­ters Kelly-ann Mack­night (Jamie Lar­kin) and Kari Mack­night Dear­born (Paul Dear­born). She was born on Janu­ary 10th, 1943, in Lind­say, Ontario. Eld­est daugh­ter ...

Updated: July 29, 2026 at 6:20 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Thirteen new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 32 (SUD032) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 2 kilometres southwest of Markstay, and 1 kilometre north of Nepewassi Lake Road. The fire is under control. Sudbury 33 (SUD033) is 0.1 of a hectare and located on the ...

September 5, 1962 – July 27, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Martin “Rooster” Madetsky, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 27, 2026. Born and raised in Manitouwadge, Rooster had a deep love for the outdoors. Camping and fishing filled his weekends and holidays, and he was happiest surrounded by ...

May 16, 2001 – July 23, 2026 With absolute sorrow, the family announces the sudden death of their beloved son, brother and friend Anthony, at the age of 25 years. The family invites you to join them at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #194, Hornepayne on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to honour the memory of Anthony. Casual ...

Updated: July 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 35 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are being held, 1 is under control and 32 are being observed.

Updated: July 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 31 (SUD031) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 0.4 of a kilometre north of Old Cartier Road, and 1.2 kilometres northwest of Sawmill Lake. The fire is being held. There are currently 37 active wildland fires in the ...

Updated: July 25, 2026 at 6:20 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 30 (SUD030) is 0.1 of a hectare and is located approximately 6 kilometres east of Halfway Lake Provincial Park and Highway 144, and 3 kilometres west of Onaping Lake. This fire is being held. There are currently 39 active wildland ...

Updated: July 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 38 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 1 is not under control, 1 is being held, 3 are under control and 33 are being observed.

Updated: July 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 40 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are not under control, 1 is being held, 4 are under control and 33 are being observed.

Updated: July 22, 2026 at 6:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 47 (COC047) is 361 hectares and is located approximately 10 kilometres north of Missisa Lake. The fire is being observed. Haliburton 23 (HAL023) is 0.1 of a hectare and is located on the east side of Highway 17, approximately 0.6 ...

Updated: July 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 40 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 4 are not under control, 4 are under control and 32 are being observed. An update on fire Wawa 17 (WAW017): Four FireRanger crews remain committed to ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa with her family by her side on Tuesday July 14, 2026 at the age of 87 years.   Beloved wife of the late Roland Belanger. Loved mother of Lynda Gilchrist (Tony), Kevin Belanger (Maureen Moloney) and Julie Lundquist (Gary Currie). Proud grandmother of Angela (Steve), Trevor (Janet), Sarah (Scot), Conor ...

December 25, 2005 – July 11, 2026 Born on Christmas Day, Anna was our Christmas miracle and a precious gift from God. A beautiful soul and gifted artist, she brought light, love, and joy to everyone who knew her. Though she left this world far too soon, Anna’s life reminds us that every moment with those we love is a ...

September 4, 1939 – May 14, 2026 Doreen was born in Maria, Gaspé, to Lena and Jack Cormier. She was married to William Cachagee for 62 years. Doreen was the proud mother of her three boys, Kyle (Carol), Brett (Monica), and Wade (Tanya). Doreen is survived by her sister Shirley (Lincoln, deceased), Lorraine (John), and Robert (Betty). She is predeceased ...