Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located and charged one individual with impaired operation. On July 4, 2025 at approximately 10:00 p.m. members of the Nipigon OPP were notified of a missing person, the person was somewhere on the rail bed driving an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle). At approximately 11:00 p.m. officers located the driver ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)
Jul 15, 2025 at 10:24 10:09 AM EDT Tuesday 15 July 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and torrential rain. Hazards: Wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h Local rainfall amounts possibly in excess of 50 mm ...
Read More »Severe Thunderstorm Watch (White River – Dubreuilville)
Jul 15, 2025 at 10:24 10:09 AM EDT Tuesday 15 July 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and torrential rain. Hazards: Wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h Local rainfall amounts possibly in excess of 50 mm ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – July 15
No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 14. At the time of this update there are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All 8 fires are being observed. The wildland fire hazard ranges from low to high across the Northeast Region.
Read More »Today at LSPP – July 15th
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: BEAR AWARE – Campground or Black Bear Habitat? You’re standing in both! Join Mary and Tessa for a meaningful conversation about living alongside Black Bears and discover practical tips to keep your campsite safe—for people and bears. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor ...
Read More »Men’s NIght Golf – July 10th
180 golfers enjoyed the sunny weather 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 Ethan Jones Max Simon Eben Leadbetter 30 2nd Jarett ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – July 15
Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this morning. Showers beginning early this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Local smoke early this morning. Local amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming southwest 20 this afternoon. High 21. Humidex 25. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. ...
Read More »Mine Owner, Drilling Contractor and Construction Company Fined a Total of $177,500 for EPA Violations
Alamos Gold Inc. (previously operating as Prodigy Gold Inc.), Fraser Drill Blast Management Inc. and Sigfusson Northern Ltd. have been fined a total of $177,500 for EPA Violations. On May 14, 2021, Fraser Drill Blast detonated a blast at the Magino Mine. At the time of the blast, a portion of Goudreau Road was not guarded. As a result of ...
Read More »Pulp Mill Fined $525,000 for Environmental Protection Act Violations
AV Terrace Bay has been convicted on two charges: Failing to control the quality of discharged effluent to ensure that acute toxicity tests resulted in no more than a 50% mortality rate for the test organisms Failing to comply with an industry standard by discharging Total Reduced Sulphur compounds with concentrations greater than the prescribed limits more than two times ...
Read More »Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Gogama – Foleyet) ENDED
This Watch ended at 21:56. Jul 14, 2025 at 14:25 2:17 PM EDT Monday 14 July 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Gogama – Foleyet Thunderstorms may become severe with hazardous conditions this afternoon into early this evening. What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Hail up to toonie size Heavy downpours When: This afternoon into early this evening. ...
Read More »Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne) ENDED
This Watch ended at 17:30. Jul 14, 2025 at 14:25 2:17 PM EDT Monday 14 July 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Thunderstorms may become severe with hazardous conditions this afternoon into early this evening. What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Hail up to toonie size Heavy downpours When: This afternoon into early this evening. ...
Read More »Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake) ENDED
This Watch ended at 21:15. Jul 14, 2025 at 14:25 2:17 PM EDT Monday 14 July 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Thunderstorms may become severe with hazardous conditions this afternoon into early this evening. What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Hail up to toonie size Heavy downpours When: This afternoon into early this ...
Read More »Municipality of Wawa Awarded $24,995 for Wawa Intergenerational Legacy Project
The Municipality of Wawa is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Seniors Community Grant in the amount of $24,995 to support the Wawa Intergenerational Legacy Project. This funding, provided through the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, will enable the Municipality to launch a meaningful initiative that fosters stronger connections between seniors and younger generations within the ...
Read More »Air Quality Statement
3:23 AM EDT Monday 14 July 2025 Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Westerly winds will continue to bring smoke from forest fires over northern Ontario to the area, causing the air quality to deteriorate. The poor air quality may persist through the day and possibly into Tuesday for some areas. As smoke ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – July 14
No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 13. At the time of this update there are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All 8 fires are being observed. The wildland fire hazard ranges from low to moderate across the Northeast Region today with two areas showing high hazard values in ...
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