Local & Area News

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 ...

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 23.   At the time of this update there are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All are being observed.   The wildland fire hazard ranges from low to moderate in the north section of the Northeast Region and moderate to high in ...

Weather: Today – A few showers ending this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers. Showers or a few thunderstorms early this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Local smoke this afternoon. High 21. Humidex 28. UV index 8 or very high Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% ...

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday July 19, 2025 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Roman. Loving mother of Mike (late Sharon), Eva Vernier (Richard), Barbara, late Henry, late Mary, and the late Richard. Donna will be greatly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Bronislaw and ...

Jul 24, 2025 at 06:14 This rainfall warning ended Jul 24, 2025 at 02:00 a.m. Jul 24, 2025 at 06:12 5:29 AM EDT Wednesday 23 July 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Rain, at times heavy, is expected. What: Rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm. Locally higher amounts are possible. Intense rainfall rates in torrential ...

Jul 24, 2025 at 06:14 This rainfall warning ended Jul 24, 2025 at 02:00 a.m. Jul 24, 2025 at 06:18 5:29 AM EDT Wednesday 23 July 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Rain, at times heavy, is expected. What: Rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm. Locally higher amounts are possible. Intense rainfall rates in torrential ...

Jul 24, 2025 at 06:14 This rainfall warning ended Jul 24, 2025 at 02:00 a.m. Jul 24, 2025 at 06:12 5:29 AM EDT Wednesday 23 July 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Rain, at times heavy, is expected. What: Rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm. Locally higher amounts are possible. Intense rainfall rates in ...

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Drop-In: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MOTH MADNESS – It’s a bee! It’s a leaf! Wait, it’s a… moth? Moths have animpressive closet of disguises, filled with patterns and colours. Join Lauren and Tessa to learn how the mind-boggling diversity of moths has been shaped by their friends and ...

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 22. 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 moderate to high across the Northeast Region.

Weather – Rainfall Warning Today – Showers or thunderstorms. Local amount 30 mm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Showers or thunderstorms. Local amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light overnight. Low 15. Thursday –  Cloudy. 60% chance of showers ...

April 17, 1932 – November 30, 2024 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Gerald “Happy” Robertson at the age of 92 with family by his side at Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew. Son of the late George Robertson and Dorothy Kunkel. Husband and best friend of Betty (Trudel) for 71 years. Father of Norma Robertson and Laurie ...

  There may be some minor traffic delays (on top of the construction areas) due to a single commercial vehicle collision. On this stretch of 101 a truck hauling asphalt has turned over, spilling the load about 40km east of Wawa on Hwy 101. The asphalt is spread from the centreline to 25′ past the bushline. There were no injuries ...

I would like to thank all of the workers who participated in the digging of the river in front of the Marina basin. A very sincere and heartfelt thank you to the following: Peter Tillberg of Makkinga Construction from Thunder Bay for the use of their long-stick excavator rented and delivered to us at an extremely reasonable price and allowing ...

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: INSECT INVESTIGATION – Insects come in an amazing variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, and they outnumber all other animals on Earth! Join us in searching for, observing, and appreciating our insect kin with the equipment provided. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the ...

Born July 28th, 1956 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario and passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18th, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He leaves behind with broken hearts, his loving wife Janet; his children, Lane, Danielle (Mikka), and Holly; and his beloved grandchildren, Rhylan, Janik, Elena, Ayla, Corah, and Jasper.   Ed was known as sharp-minded, a talented carpenter, and ...