Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 10. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 5 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are not yet under control, 1 is being held and 2 are under control. The fire hazard is moderate to high ...

Red Rock Indian Band invites you to join us in this action in support of our cause. Together, we can stand united in our fight for justice and respect for our ancestors. RRIB believes that this action is necessary to bring awareness to the ongoing neglect of our heritage and the importance of repatriating our ancestors. This is a call ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pierre George Turcotte, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in his 66th year at the Lady Dunn Health Centre (Wawa, ON). Pierre leaves behind his dedicated wife of 43 years, Laury Turcotte (nee Maracle) and devoted sons Cody Turcotte and Dylan Turcotte (Tina). He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 13. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 5 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are ...

Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was visible for only a few brief moments last night before the rising full moon washed it from view. This rivals the brightness of Comet Hale-Bopp who lit up the sky in 1997. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is visible to the naked eye right now. The best spot for Wawaites is along the shoreline of Lake Superior with a clear view ...

At 1:13 a.m. ON511 advised that the incident had been cleared. ON511 is reporting that Hwy 101 is reduced to one lane in the Chapleau Area due to a vehicle fire. The westbound land and shoulder are closed at the Borden River Culvert, about a kilometer west of the Borden Mine (east of Chapleau).

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced today that electricity prices under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small business and farms will change as of November 1, 2024. Winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in threshold for residential customers on Tiered pricing will also take effect.   Also, effective November 1, 2024, the Ontario government’s Ontario Electricity Rebate ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce the initial results of its 2024 prospecting program on the Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. To expand and refine its pipeline of exploration targets, Red Pine initiated a property-wide prospecting program in July targeting new areas where historical mapping or prospecting had indicated a potential for gold mineralization. This press release reports new ...

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Martel Road in the Town of Chapleau. Police located and seized: Over 13 grams of suspected cocaine Over 9 grams of suspected fentanyl Over 17 grams of suspected methamphetamine Under ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Partly cloudy before morning with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 3 active wildland fires in the ...

The highway has been reopened.   Oct 17, 2024 at 18:01 ON511 has updated that the westbound lane and shoulder is closed. Traffic is flowing through the area.   Oct 17, 2024 at 16:51 ON511 is reporting that Highway 17 is closed in both directions at Post Office Road, Goulais River due to a collision. Post Office Road is just ...

Angus Gold Inc. is pleased to announce assay results from the first four (4) exploration holes that were completed on the BIF Gold Zone as part of its August 2024 drill program at the Golden Sky Project in Wawa, Ontario. Highlights: The main focus of the 2024 drill program was to improve both our understanding of the size of the ...

Oct 17, 2024 at 08:32 The LDHC Acute Care Wing is in a respiratory virus outbreak. Masking is now required throughout the facility for all visitors and staff. Patients will continue to be supported by two essential caregivers. General visitors are not permitted at this time until further notice. There are no changes to Long Term Care visitation. Thank you ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 7. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: At the time of this update, there are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 1 ...

Joel 2:21-27   The prophet Joel writes after a time of ecological disaster: a locust infestation that consumes Israel’s food supply. As we continue to observe ecological disaster in our own time due to emission of green house gases into the atmosphere, where can we find the same reassurance of God’s providence that Joel writes about? Where is God for those ...