Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Low 10. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; all are being observed. The fire hazard is predominantly low across the Northeast ...

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft complaint at the Spanish Four Seasons Waterfront Complex on Garnier Road in the Town of Spanish. With the assistance from the Manitoulin Detachment OPP the investigation determined an individual attended the complex to get coffee and water. The ...

This Sunday is Thanksgiving, a time to reflect on all the blessings you have had in the past year. Take a moment to think, what was a blessing and what was something you thought was a trial but later found out it was good. Here is a Thanksgiving Poem by Minnie Klemme. Horn of Plenty If I had a horn ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low minus 1. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; all are being observed. The fire hazard is predominantly low across the Northeast Region, with the ...

Oct 8, 2024 at 20:46 Nipissing West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision (MVC) on Highway 144, between Cartier and Gogama. On October 8, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Nipissing West OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and a passenger vehicle. One person was pronounced deceased at the ...

On September 28, 2024, the North East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Snowmobile, All Terrain Vehicle and Vessel Enforcement (S.A.V.E.) Team were called to assist a vessel-in-distress on Lake Nipissing that was carrying two occupants. Fortunately, the occupants were safe upon police arrival and the water filled vessel was towed to shore. Weather, Water and Wave conditions quickly change during ...

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) vehicle crash approximately ten kilometers south of Elliot Lake. A small northbound Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV) failed to negotiate a curve and collided with the guard rails, causing air bags to deploy. Algoma Paramedic Services were on scene and assessed the driver. Police also spoke to the driver who ...

A small number of residents in the lower Mission are without power this morning. A resident relayed information to Wawa news saying that Algoma Power had been notified, and that the power outage was expected to last for several hours.

Chapleau is initiating the Chapleau District Heating Project, in partnership with Commercial BioEnergy Inc., a Northern Ontario biomass energy company dedicated to assisting communities in reducing their dependence on fossil fuels. The Chapleau District Heating Project will determine the feasibility of constructing a centralized biomass fuelled heating plant to deliver heating to potentially seven public buildings within the community. This ...

Chapleau lance en effet le Projet de chauffage urbain de Chapleau, en partenariat avec Bioénergie commerciale inc., une entreprise d’énergie de biomasse du nord de l’Ontario qui se consacre à aider les collectivités à réduire leur dépendance aux combustibles fossiles.   Le Projet de chauffage urbain de Chapleau permettra de déterminer la faisabilité de la construction d’une centrale de chauffage ...

There were 84 golfers that enjoyed warm temperatures of 14C. This was the last Men’s Night of the 2024 season. Please pay Outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees before incurring penalties and removal. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors for a great season! Without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Golf Course ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then becoming north 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 9. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Clearing overnight. Low minus 2. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...

Oct 5, 2024 at 19:32 At 4:30 p.m. today Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement from Nipigon to Sault Ste. Marie stating that strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h, with higher gusts possible near Lake Superior this evening.  Environment Canada wans that high winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break and utility outages ...

Ontario Fire Marshal Jon Pegg has a stark warning for everyone this Fire Prevention Week: “If your smoke alarms aren’t working, your chances of surviving a fire drop significantly.” With 85 lives already lost to fires in Ontario this year, Fire Marshal Pegg’s message is urgent—preventing further tragedy is everyone’s responsibility. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Smoke Alarms: Make ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50 except gusting to 70 near Lake Superior this evening ...