Local & Area News

Morning News – July 25

July 25, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear this evening then partly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers overnight. Risk of thunderstorms overnight. Low 13. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 30 (29 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 1 is not under control, ...

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Marathon OPP – Multiple Charges Laid after Impaired Driver collides with Tree at White Lake Provincial Park

An individual is facing multiple criminal charges after police were called to White Lake Provincial Park for a report of a possible impaired driver who had collided with a tree.   On July 22, 2023, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to White Lake Provincial Park after Provincial Park Wardens contacted ...

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Maze, Ralph Michael

December 24, 1945 – July 9, 2023 Ralph Michael Maze, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023. Born on December 24, 1945, Ralph lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure, leaving behind cherished memories for all who knew him. Ralph was the proud father of Cheryl, Michael (Angel), Martin (Melanie), and ...

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LSPP – Gone Batty with Bats

Events for July 24nd, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: GONE BATTY WITH BATS – Our bats don’t turn into vampires or suck blood, but they still rule our night skies. Join Kaitlyn to discover why bats are important to the LSPP ecosystem and what you can do to help our ...

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Rock Island – David Newland “Singing for my Supper”

  David Newland will be, as he titled it ‘Singing for my Supper’ at a Rock Island House Concert this Friday, July 28th from 7:30 to 9:30. David Newland is a singer-songwriter whose music expresses the complexities of “Canada” in story and song. His most recent album, Northbound was created in collaboration with Inuit artists Siqiniup Qilauta and a cast ...

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Morning News – July 24

July 24, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 9. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 29 (27 Saturday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 1 is not under control, 6 are under control and 22 are being observed. Chapleau 3 was confirmed on ...

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LSPP – Birding, Exploration Station, Fire & Ice, and Moth Madness

Events for July 22nd, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   GUIDED HIKE: BIRDING BASICS – Cheeseburger! Meow! Teacher! Birds make many interesting sounds and come in a variety of colours. Join Kaitlyn and Priya on a short walk down our coastal trail to learn more about local birds, and find out what all that racket ...

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Ladies Golf – July 19

99 Players 1st FLIGHT: 1st: The Levesque Ladies, Evra, Edie and Varerie – 36 2nd: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Spare – 37 3rd: Rachael Korytko-Amos, Meghan Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko – 39 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Linda Guindon, Paula Valois, Louise Moran – 41 2nd: Chanelle Charron, Ashley Coombs, Sue Lord – 41 3rd: Chantel Turcotte, Edith Levesque, Jerika Lord – 42 ...

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Morning News – July 22

July 22, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Becoming clear late this evening and overnight. ...

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Schreiber OPP – OFficers help to free bear from trap

  Members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) rescued a bear cub that was stuck in a trap line which was designed for smaller animals.   On July 20, 2023, at approximately 8:38 p.m., the Schreiber OPP responded to a report of a bear in distress on Worthington Road, east of Schreiber.   Officers attended and located the trapped ...

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Nipigon OPP – Stunt Driver charged travelling 149km/h

Another stunt driver is without their Licence and vehicle after being caught travelling 149 Kilometers per hour on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon.   On July 20, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon. Nipigon OPP members observed a vehicle travelling at 149 Kilometers per ...

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LSPP – Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day

Today, July 21, 2023, Ontario Parks is once again offering free day-use access to provincial parks to celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People Day. This annual celebration is part of a global movement to promote the incredible health benefits of getting outside in nature. Studies show spending time in nature can improve our mental, physical, and social well-being, including lower blood ...

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Morning News – July 21

July 21, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 24. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 7. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 27 (27 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 6 are under control and 21 are being observed. Chapleau 3 was confirmed on June 1. It is a 3,916 hectare ...

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Thank You – Committee of the William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament

The committee of the William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament would like to say it special thank you to all of the businesses who, even after a tumultuous few years continue to provide tremendous support to our cause. We are truly humbled and words cannot express our gratitude for every contribution in helping make the tournament so successful. The Mitchell ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Youth facing criminal charges

A youth from Superior East is facing criminal charges following a domestic dispute. On July 12, 2023, shortly before 8:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a threats occurrence on Pine Street in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old from Chapleau was arrested and charged with the ...

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