Local & Area News

Men’s Night Golf – October 2nd

Oct 2/25 Week #21 92 Golfers Sunny 18*C Saturday Men’s Night Closing on October 9th, Tee times are: 1:00 p.m. Early Round 4:00 p.m. Late Round Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid, and Cart Shack payments need to be paid immediately. Flight Winners: 0 1st Flight Score 1st Jessy Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain Spare 29 2nd Brandon Case Dylan Buckell ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – October 6

There were four new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 5. Sudbury 52 (SUD052) is 0.1 hectares in size and is located on the north shore of the central Shanty Bay Lakes. This fire is under control. Sudbury 53 (SUD053) is 2.5 hectares in size and is located 1 kilometre northeast of Paddy Lake. ...

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Monday Morning News – October 6

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. High 15. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low plus 4. Tuesday – Sunny in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. ...

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Strong Winds Possible Tonight (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

5:30 AM EDT Sunday 5 October 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Strong winds with gusts of 70 to 90 km/h possible tonight into early Monday morning. Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop tonight as a strong low pressure system and associated cold front pushes through northern Ontario. The winds will ease from southwest ...

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Strong Winds Possible Tonight (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

5:30 AM EDT Sunday 5 October 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Strong winds with gusts of 70 to 90 km/h possible tonight into early Monday morning. Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop tonight as a strong low pressure system and associated cold front pushes through northern Ontario. The winds will ease from southwest to ...

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Strong Winds Possible Tonight (White River – Dubreuilville)

5:30 AM EDT Sunday 5 October 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Strong winds with gusts of 70 to 90 km/h possible tonight into early Monday morning. Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop tonight as a strong low pressure system and associated cold front pushes through northern Ontario. The winds will ease from southwest ...

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BÉLANGER, Michel

Passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on Wednesday October 1, 2025 at the age of 72 years.   Beloved husband of the late Nicole (née Berthiaume) Bélanger. Loving father of Nathalie (Kevin), Julie (Patrick) and Jessica. Cherished papi of Emma, Becca, Logan, Liam, Landen, Miguel and Clara. Son of the late Beatrice and Octave ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – October 4

There were no new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 3. At the time of this update there are five active wildland fires in the Northeast Region.  One of these fires is not under control and four are being held. The wildland fire hazard is low to moderate across the northern portion of the ...

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Saturday Morning News – October 4

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 26. Humidex 32. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 18. Sunday – Sunny. ...

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This Weekend – Hockey!

The ice is in, and the first set of Exhibition Games will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Game Schedule: Saturday, October 4th 1 – 2:30 Soo Jr. Greyhounds vs Thunder Bay Queens U15A 2:30 – 4 Soo Jr. Greyhounds vs Thunder Bay Queens U18A 5 – 6:30 Soo Jr. Greyhounds vs Thunder Bay Queens ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – October 3

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 2. North Bay 34 (NOR034) is 4 hectares in size and located approximately 1 kilometre west of Harry May Lake. This fire is not under control. At the time of this update there are five active wildland fires in the Northeast Region.  Three of ...

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Friday Morning News – October 3

Weather: Today Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this morning. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. High 21. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 10. Saturday – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipating in the ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – October 2

There were three new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 1. North Bay 32 (NOR032) is 12 hectares in size and located approximately 1 kilometre southwest of Pine Lake. This fire is not under control. North Bay 33 (NOR033) is 0.2 hectares in size and located 1 kilometer east of Restoule Lake. This fire ...

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Thursday Morning News – October 2

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 20. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 12. Friday –  Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early in the morning. Becoming a ...

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