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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – July 8th
There were four new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Haliburton 6 (HAL006) is 0.1 hectare fire located on a small island in Lingham Lake. This fire is being held. Cochrane 10 (COC010) is 32 hectares in size and is located approximately 23 kilometres north of the Otter River in the far north. This fire is being observed. ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – July 8th
Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 60% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Low 13. Wednesday – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers in the morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h in the morning. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 5 ...
Read More »Men’s NIght Golf – July 3rd
165 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 Jessy Dechamplain Joey Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain 29 2nd Peter ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – July 7
Weather: Today – Sunny. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 10. Tuesday – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the morning then 30 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon. High 21. Tuesday Night – Cloudy. Low 9. News Tidbits: Glad to hear that evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation are beginning to return ...
Read More »Power Lines Taken Down on George Street
On July 1st the Wawa Fire Department was called to George Street because of reports of a downed power line. There was a power line down and firefighters blocked the street preventing any travel along the street. After a short wait, A technician from Algoma Power came and flipped the switch at the pole, and removed the line from the ...
Read More »MACKAY, R. Neil
December 2, 1942 – June 30, 2025 R. Neil Mackay at the age of 82, passed away suddenly on Monday June 30, 2025, in Missinabie, Ontario, surrounded by the wilderness he loved so deeply. Born on December 2, 1942, Neil was a proud graduate of the University of Waterloo and spent his professional life as an Electrical Engineer in ...
Read More »Schreiber, Allan
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allan John Schreiber on June 23, 2025, in Guanajuato, Mexico, at the age of 59. He passed in the country that resonated in his heart and over time became his adoptive home. He didn’t see borders – he simply saw a place that mirrored his free spirit and his ...
Read More »Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay) ENDED
Jul 5, 2025 at 18:53 At 18:36, Environment Canada ended the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Jul 5, 2025 at 18:20 At 18:17, Environment Canada ended the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for: Lake Superior Park – Agawa The Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Jul 5, 2025 ...
Read More »Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) ENDED
Jul 5, 2025 at 17:41 At 17:32 this Severe Thunderstorm Watch was ended. Jul 5, 2025 at 11:46 At 11:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts up to 90km/hr, nickel to quarter-sized hail, and heavy ...
Read More »Severe Thunderstorm Watch (White River – Dubreuilville) ENDED
Jul 5, 2025 at 17:36 At 17:32 this watch ended. Jul 5, 2025 at 11:46 At 11:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for: White River – Dubreuilville Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts up to 90km/hr, nickel to quarter-sized hail, and heavy rain with rates ...
Read More »Tornado Warning (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)
Jul 5, 2025 at 19:38 At 19:02, Environment Canada cancelled the Tornado Warning for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Jul 5, 2025 at 15:19 3:08 PM EDT Saturday 5 July 2025 Tornado Watch in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are ...
Read More »Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)
Jul 5, 2025 at 11:43 At 11:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts up to 110km/hr, nickel to toonie-sized hail, and heavy rain with rates possibly exceeding 50 mm per hour this afternoon and evening. ...
Read More »Fog Advisory (Marathon – Schreiber)
Jul 5, 2025 at 09:10 Fog Advisory in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber At 9:06 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Fog Advisory for Marathon-Schreiber stating that “Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring.” Motorists should be prepared as visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for ...
Read More »Ladies Night Golf – July 2nd
111 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! 2nd Reminder This Season: Respectfully, please keep up the pace of play with the group in front of you. At no time should 1.5 – 2 empty holes become open in front of your group. This holds up the rest of the field of play and is not ...
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