Local & Area News

Thursday Morning News – September 4th

Weather: Today – Showers. Wind becoming west 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 10. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Showers. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light after midnight. Low plus 5. Friday – Showers. Temperature steady near 10. UV index 2 or low. Friday Night – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of ...

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Kenorland Minerals Acquires KSZ Project

Kenorland Minerals Ltd. (Kenorland) is pleased to announce that it has acquired, through map staking, 114,084 hectares of mineral claims approximately 25km north of Borden Lake in Ontario (the “KSZ Project”). About the KSZ Project The KSZ Project encompasses a prospective region within the Abitibi-Wawa Sub-province of the Archean Superior Province. The geology is characterized by strongly deformed volcanic and ...

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OLSSON, Rodney Henry

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 ...

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KWISSIWA, Charlene

Passed away peacefully into the arms of the Creator on Sunday, August 24, 202,5 at the age of 65 years. Loving mother of Ramada-Lynn Kwissiwa and her step-sons Ivan Seguin Sr. (Monica Werth), Lenny Seguin (Allison Boissineau), Ray Seguin Jr. (Margret). Loving grandmother of Spirit-Rain, Tatiana, Marcus and Jayden, Ivan Jr., Brandon, Brent, Ray Jr., Emily, Elaine, Jillian, Joanna and ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 3

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 2. There are 3 active fires in the Northeast region; all of which are being observed. The fire hazard is mainly moderate to high across the Northeast Region. Bancroft has an extreme fire hazard.

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Wednesday Morning News – September 3

Weather: Today – Showers ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 late this afternoon. Temperature falling to 12 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with ...

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Men’s Night Golf – August 28th

Aug 28/25 Week #16 140 Golfers Sunny/Overcast 14*C Thursday Men’s Night on September 4th Tee times are: 2 PM Early Round 5 PM Late Round * Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Jarett Asselin Brandon Case Bradley Case 32 2nd Steve Jozin Bill Carruthers Scott Carruthers 33 3rd Dylan Buckell Noah Asselin Spare ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 2

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 1: Haliburton 26 (HAL026) was 0.1 hectares and located on an island on Big Porcupine Lake. The fire is out. There are 3 active fires in the Northeast region; all of which are being observed. The fire hazard is mainly moderate to high across ...

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Tuesday Morning News – September 2nd

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then showers. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Local amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late this evening. Low 14. Wednesday – Showers. Risk of ...

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Cross Canada walk for epilepsy awareness

Sep 1, 2025 at 08:00 My family and myself had the opportunity to meet and host Claude Camirand from Montreal who is on a journey to walk across Canada to raise awareness and funds for epilepsy research. suffering from epilepsy himself He left Montreal on june 14th accompanied by his service dog Timber Claude’s goal is to walk to Vancouver ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 1

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 31. There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 30. North Bay 16 measures 0.1 of a hectare. It is located west of Red Squirrel Road and near the eastern shore of Red Squirrel Lake; approximately ...

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Monday Morning News – September 1

Weather – Frost Advisory: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. Humidex 26. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 11. Tuesday – A mix of sun and cloud. High 21. Tuesday Night – Clear. Low 12. News Tidbits: The North Shore Health Network has informed its community that the ER will ...

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Today at LSPP – Saturday, August 30th

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay GUIDED HIKE: BIRDING BASICS – Calling all budding birdwatchers! Are you interested in birding but don’t know where to begin or a novice looking to enhance your skills? Join Kelly and Ari for a short walk along the Coastal Trail where you’ll be introduced to skills that will help you explore ...

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Saturday Morning News – August 30

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 9. Sunday – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers in the morning. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 18. UV ...

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Foundation Office Closed until Monday, September 15

Our student intern, Marin Poldmaa-Rask, has left to begin the next part of her learning journey.  The Foundation office will be closed until Monday, September 15th when our new coordinator is scheduled to begin. In-person donations can be made at the admitting desk in the hospital lobby or by mail. Online donations can still be made through the Lady Dunn ...

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