Local & Area News

A person was arrested after police were called to a resort on Highway 129.   On July 12, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to a disturbance between numerous people. Police spoke to the people involved and after investigation, one intoxicated person was arrested. Owen BOUDREAU, 23-years-old, from Sault Ste. Marie ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding those using the province’s waterways this summer to stay safe. This weekend, a large number of marine incidents were reported across the province. OPP members from various detachments were called out to multiple incidents on OPP patrolled waterways, and police are urging the public to take measures to prevent tragedy. Boaters and paddlers ...

Weather: Air Quality Statement in Effect Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. 40% chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Local smoke. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Local smoke. ...

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:09 At 9:53 a.m. this fog advisory has ended. Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this morning before dissipating. ...

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:09 At 9:53 a.m. this fog advisory has ended. Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this ...

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:09 At 9:53 a.m. this fog advisory has ended. Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this morning before dissipating. Travel ...

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:09 At 9:53 a.m. this fog advisory has ended. Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this morning before dissipating. Travel ...

Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this morning before dissipating. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations.

Commercial vehicle safety will get special attention next week as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and other road safety partners, take part in Operation Safe Driver Week. Led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the annual initiative will have the OPP and its partners conducting targeted enforcement among commercial and non-commercial ...

Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today announced that it has achieved its first steel production at Unit One of its new, state-of-the-art electric arc furnace (“EAF”) project. The milestone follows over ten days of successful electric arc testing and tuning, including individual and tandem tests of all ...

One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 11. Chapleau 12 (CHA012) was a 0.1 hectare fire 0.3 kilometers from Kinogama Lake. This fire is now out. At the time of this update there are 7 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All 7 fires are being observed. The wildland fire hazard ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. A few showers beginning this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening and after midnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 11. Sunday – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. ...

Please join us for a: Celebration of Life honouring Gilberte (Gil) Matte  (November 23, 1931 – February 3rd – 2025).   A Mass will be held at 11:00 St. Monica Church on August 23rd, 2025. There will be a luncheon immediately following the Mass upstairs at the Legion Hall. We would love for you to join us and share your ...

Weather: Today – Clearing. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy before morning. Low 15. Saturday – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers late in the morning and in the afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 18. UV index 6 or high. Saturday Evening – Cloudy periods with 60% chance of ...

111 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! Quick reminder to please ensure each team has filled out a flight card (check member or non-member – spare is always a member), each player has a yellow ticket filled out for putt draws, and your score card reflects your team on the top line (#1) and the ...