Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 10. Tuesday – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the morning then 30 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon. High 21. Tuesday Night – Cloudy. Low 9. News Tidbits: Glad to hear that evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation are beginning to return ...

On July 1st the Wawa Fire Department was called to George Street because of reports of a downed power line. There was a power line down and firefighters blocked the street preventing any travel along the street. After a short wait, A technician from Algoma Power came and flipped the switch at the pole, and removed the line from the ...

December 2, 1942 – June 30, 2025 R. Neil Mackay at the age of 82, passed away suddenly on Monday June 30, 2025, in Missinabie, Ontario, surrounded by the wilderness he loved so deeply.   Born on December 2, 1942, Neil was a proud graduate of the University of Waterloo and spent his professional life as an Electrical Engineer in ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allan John Schreiber on June 23, 2025, in Guanajuato, Mexico, at the age of 59. He passed in the country that resonated in his heart and over time became his adoptive home. He didn’t see borders – he simply saw a place that mirrored his free spirit and his ...

Jul 5, 2025 at 18:53 At 18:36, Environment Canada ended the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Jul 5, 2025 at 18:20 At 18:17, Environment Canada ended the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for: Lake Superior Park – Agawa The Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Jul 5, 2025 ...

Jul 5, 2025 at 17:41 At 17:32 this Severe Thunderstorm Watch was ended. Jul 5, 2025 at 11:46 At 11:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a  Severe Thunderstorm Watch for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts up to 90km/hr, nickel to quarter-sized hail, and heavy ...

Jul 5, 2025 at 17:36 At 17:32 this watch ended. Jul 5, 2025 at 11:46 At 11:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a  Severe Thunderstorm Watch for: White River – Dubreuilville Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts up to 90km/hr, nickel to quarter-sized hail, and heavy rain with rates ...

Jul 5, 2025 at 19:38 At 19:02, Environment Canada cancelled the Tornado Warning for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Jul 5, 2025 at 15:19 3:08 PM EDT Saturday 5 July 2025 Tornado Watch in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are ...

Jul 5, 2025 at 11:43 At 11:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a  Severe Thunderstorm Watch for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts up to 110km/hr, nickel to toonie-sized hail, and heavy rain with rates possibly exceeding 50 mm per hour this afternoon and evening. ...

Jul 5, 2025 at 09:10 Fog Advisory in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber At 9:06 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Fog Advisory for Marathon-Schreiber stating that “Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring.” Motorists should be prepared as visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for ...

111 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! 2nd Reminder This Season: Respectfully, please keep up the pace of play with the group in front of you. At no time should 1.5 – 2 empty holes become open in front of your group. This holds up the rest of the field of play and is not ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 95. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Jack. Dear mother of John, and cherished grandmother of Noah and Abby. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Ethel Moore, along with her siblings. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and ...

A suspended driver is facing criminal charges following a traffic stop east of Sault Ste. Marie. On June 20, 2025, at approximately 2:21 p.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17 in Garden River First Nation, when they observed an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) travelling at a high ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region as of last night. There are currently 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast. Both are being observed.   The fire hazard varies from moderate to high across the Northeast Region. Most of the area along the James Bay coast has a low hazard.

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Showers with a few thunderstorms beginning this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Showers with a few thunderstorms ending after midnight then cloudy. Local amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h gusting to 60 after ...