Local & Area News

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 ...

On a beautiful, foggy and misty, September 25th morning, the spirit of Terry Fox was alive and strong in Wawa, Ontario, as the community came together for the 45th annual Terry Fox Marathon of Hope. In a powerful show of unity and compassion, all schools in the Wawa area participated in the event, which was held at the Michipicoten Memorial ...

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 ...

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 ...

Join us for an evening of glitz, glam, great food, terrific auction items and dancing as we try again to raise $24,000 in one night. Put Saturday, November 8th at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre on your calendar! Lady Dunn Health Centre needs new beds for patients and Long Term Care residents.  A new bed costs $15,000 and we are ...

Psalm 91   God will raise you up on eagle’s wings. Using the metaphor of an eagle, Psalm 91 beautifully describes the transformation and gentle saving power of God. Many First Nations revere the majestic bird’s spiritual power: The eagle is sacred because it flies closest to  the Creator and symbolizes respect, honour, strength, courage and wisdom. Everyone has troubling times ...

There were two new fires in the Northeast Region after the Media Advisory last night: Chapleau 15 (CHA015) is 1 hectare in size and is under control. This fire is located between September and October Lake. Haliburton 32 (HAL032) was 0.1 hectares in size and located on the southern shore of Nunikani Lake. This fire is now out. There was ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Clear. Low 8. Thursday –  Sunny. Wind becoming south 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Thursday Night – Clear. Low 14.

Every time I watch the Northern Lights, I’m in awe. They are so magical, green, yellow, pink curtains that shimmer across the sky or pulse in pillars reaching to the center of the sky overhead. It is so easy to lose track of time, the only thing bringing you back to reality are the chilled fingers hanging on to a ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 29. At the time of this update there are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. The wildland fire hazard varies from low to moderate across the northern portion of the Northeast Region. The central and southern portions of the region are showing ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light this afternoon. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 4. Wednesday – Sunny. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Wednesday Night – Cloudy periods. Low 10. News Tidbits: Good news for fans of the Big Bear in Hawk. ...

This year marks a very special milestone for us – 40 years of service to our community. For four decades, our childcare centre has been a place where little ones grow, friendships bloom, and lifelong memories are made. We’ve had the joy of welcoming children into our doors, watching them learn and thrive, and then sending them off into the ...

With heavy hearts the family announces the peaceful passing of their Mother Audrey Pearl Dubé, predeceased by her husband Lawrence Dubé (1996). Daughter of the late Peter and Ida Merritt. Sister of the late Darwin Merritt (late Florabelle). Loving mother of Daryle (Brenda), Cheryl Bates (Robert), Sylvia Moise (late Raymond), and Gregory (Susan). Grandmother of Mark Dubé (Tara), Darren Dubé ...

Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 28. Cochrane 21 is now out 0.1 of a hectare and was located north of Ekip Lake, approximately 28 kilometres north of Hearst. Sudbury 51 is being held at 0.3 of a hectare and is located north of Capreol. We are asking the public to ...

Weather: Today Sunny. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h after midnight. Low 6. Tuesday – Sunny. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tuesday Night – Clear. Low 6. News Tidbits: Alamos Gold – ...