Local & Area News

One person is facing criminal charges after an incident involving a firearm. On July 27, 2025 at approximately 9:37 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police was notified of an assault that occurred on Ontario Street in Wawa. Witnesses reported two individuals had engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical, with one individual pointing a firearm at the second ...

Don passed away at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) with his loving wife and family by his side, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the age of 84. Beloved husband and best friend of his caring wife, Mary. Cherished father of Debbie Lee Sawatzky (Ken), Kymberli Rose Aitkenhead (Rory), Donald Jr., and predeceased by his loving daughter Doreen Laurie ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: CLEVER CORVIDS – Are you smarter than an American Crow? What about a Common Raven? Blue Jay? Canada Jay? Known for their intelligence and importance to LSPP, join Ari to discover some of the most brilliant birds and try your hand at some tests to see if ...

Three new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 4: North Bay 5 (NOR005) was 0.1 hectare and located next to Jocko River Road, approximately 7 kilomteres northwest of Highway 63. The fire is out. Haliburton 11 (HAL011) is 0.4 hectare and located approximately 100 metres west of Silver Lake, and 600 metres north ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Local smoke late this morning and this afternoon. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers early this evening then clear. Risk of a thunderstorm ...

Aug 4, 2025 at 11:32  10:42 AM EDT Monday 4 August 2025 Special Air Quality Statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Smoke from forest fires will continue to affect much of northern Ontario today. However, the smoke is expected to ease over portions of northeastern Ontario ...

Aug 4, 2025 at 11:32  10:42 AM EDT Monday 4 August 2025 Special Air Quality Statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Smoke from forest fires will continue to affect much of northern Ontario today. However, the smoke is expected to ease over portions of northeastern ...

Aug 4, 2025 at 11:32  10:42 AM EDT Monday 4 August 2025 Special Air Quality Statement in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Smoke from forest fires will continue to affect much of northern Ontario today. However, the smoke is expected to ease over portions of ...

Aug 4, 2025 at 11:32  10:42 AM EDT Monday 4 August 2025 Special Air Quality Statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Smoke from forest fires will continue to affect much of northern Ontario today. However, the smoke is expected to ease over portions of northeastern ...

Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 3:   Sudbury 23 (SUD023) is 0.1 hectare and located approximately 1 kilometre east of Killarney Lake and 1 kilometre west of Kakakise Lake. The fire is under control. Sudbury 24 (SUD024) is 2.5 hectares and located on a peninsula on Parkin Lake, approximately 2 ...

Officers from the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a driver following complaints from members of the public while at a community event in Manitouwadge. On Friday, August 1, 2025, at approximately 6:10 p.m., officers were travelling along the parade route of an event on Manitou Road and Ohweken Road when bystanders alerted them ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Local smoke. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 6 or high. Tonight Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Local smoke this evening and after midnight. Fog patches before morning. Low 15. Tuesday – A mix ...

200 golfers enjoyed the sunny and warm temperatures of 18C. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Jarret Ralph Brayden Spooner Taylor Dumoulin 31 2nd Jarett Asselin ...

One new wildland fire were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 1:   Haliburton 10 (HAL010) is 0.5 hectare and located on an island on Clydegale Lake in Algonquin Park. The fire is not under control.   At the time of this update there are 11 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. One is not ...

Weather: Today Clearing. Local smoke. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight Clear. Local smoke. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 14. Sunday – Sunny in the morning and early in the afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers in ...