Local & Area News

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney Henry Olsson on the 14th of July 2025. Rod was born in Bertrand Spur, 18 miles west of White River, Ontario where his father was employed by Austin, Nicholson Lumber Company at a small sawmill located there. A few weeks later, Rod’s Father, Sid, went to White River ...

The Government of Ontario is investing over $6.2 million under the Forest Biomass Program in eight research, innovation and modernization initiatives throughout Northwest Ontario. The program funds projects that sustainably harvest more wood from Crown forests, increase regional economic growth and find new uses for underused wood and mill by-products, known as forest biomass. This latest round of investment follows ...

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 25.   At the time of this update there are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All are being observed.   The wildland fire hazard is low to moderate throughout the central and southern sectors of the Northeast Region, except for the Bancroft ...

138 golfers enjoyed the warm temperatures of 18C despite it being overcast. 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 Paul Bernath John Simon Shane Bukowski 29 2nd ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Local smoke. High 24. Humidex 29. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear this evening then partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Local smoke this evening. Fog patches overnight. Low 17. Sunday – l A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers early in ...

Jul 25, 2025 at 14:08 ON511 is advising that a stretch of Highway 17 (2.7 kilometres north of Orphan Lake Trail to 2.4 kilometres north of Mijinemunshing Road) for 22.0 kilometres is a construction zone and motorists can expect delays up to 15 minutes. There will be single lane closures of 2000 metres max. Advisory speed reduction at operation locations. ...

Friday, July 25, 2025 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 Wylan and Mary to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important. Drop-in: 1:00 ...

Pete Eastmure a truly authentic Americana/Canadiana voice not unlike Gordon Lightfoot / Hank Williams. His latest album, Devil’s Taxi; takes the listener on a journey into the spirit of Canada from gorgeous Lake Superior, to Moose Jaw SK, the historical Klondike Gold Rush of 1896 Dawson City, Yukon, and the rural landscape around Southern Ontario’s Devil’s Glen and the Mad ...

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 24. At the time of this update there are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All are being observed. The wildland fire hazard is low throughout the central section of the Northeast Region due to recent rain. The southern and northern section of ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this morning. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 11. Saturday – Mainly sunny. High 23. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Saturday Night – Cloudy periods. Low 16. News Tidbits: The Wawa Music Festival begins today – ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is spearheading a major infrastructure proposal (see Appendix A) to improve economic efficiency, safety and national connectivity by calling on the Governments of Canada and of Ontario to invest in a transformative upgrade of Northern Ontario’s Highways 11 and 17 — the Trans-Canada Highway — by upgrading to the innovative 2+1 model on ...

Jul 24, 2025 at 22:47 This Air Quality Statement has ended. Jul 24, 2025 at 11:25 10:01 AM EDT Thursday 24 July 2025 Special Air Quality Statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Smoke from forest fires is causing or expected to cause locally poor air quality. Smoke is expected to continue tracking southeast over northeastern Ontario. The poor air ...

Jul 24, 2025 at 22:47 This Air Quality Statement has ended. Jul 24, 2025 at 11:25 10:01 AM EDT Thursday 24 July 2025 Special Air Quality Statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Smoke from forest fires is causing or expected to cause locally poor air quality. Smoke is expected to continue tracking southeast over northeastern Ontario. The poor ...

Jul 24, 2025 at 22:47 This Air Quality Statement has ended. Jul 24, 2025 at 11:25 10:01 AM EDT Thursday 24 July 2025 Special Air Quality Statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Smoke from forest fires is causing or expected to cause locally poor air quality. Smoke is expected to continue tracking southeast over northeastern Ontario. The poor ...

Jul 24, 2025 at 22:47 This Air Quality Statement has ended. Jul 24, 2025 at 11:25 10:01 AM EDT Thursday 24 July 2025 Special Air Quality Statement in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Smoke from forest fires is causing or expected to cause locally poor air quality. Smoke is expected to continue tracking southeast over northeastern Ontario. The poor ...