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My Everyday Thanksgiving  by Ardis Rittenhouse   The Morning sun that awakens me Makes me thankful I can see. Loved ones’ voices each so dear Make me thankful I can hear. Health and strength that get me through Make me thankful for what I can do. Faith that does not let me stray Makes me thankful for each day. A ...

As families across Ontario prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging all drivers to pause and reflect before heading out on busy roads. To date, 269 lives have been lost on OPP-patrolled roadways in 2025 – each one a loved one whose absence will be deeply felt this holiday season. The majority of these fatal ...

The Ontario government is awarding a contract for the detail design of a new two-lane bridge that will replace the Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6 in the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands. The new bridge will provide year-round access to the provincial highway network, making it easier for workers to connect to jobs, housing and essential ...

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 9: Sudbury 56 (SUD056) is 0.1 hectares and is located on the north side of Lac St. Jean, approximately 1 kilometre west of Blue Lake, and 3 kilometres east of Moose Lake. The fire is under control. Haliburton 41 (HAL041) was 0.1 hectares and ...

Weather: Today – Showers. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this afternoon. High 13. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few showers ending this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers changing to 30% chance of drizzle or showers overnight. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this evening. ...

This is Fire Prevention Week, October 5th to 11th. Statistics reveal that kitchen fires are the leading cause of home fires. The Government of Canada offers the following tips: Cooking safety – general tips Do Remove all items from the stovetop when you’re done cooking. Use a heat-resistant surface to cool down cookware. Keep young children and pets away from ...

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 8: Cochrane 22 (COC022) is 3 hectares and is located approximately 5.6 kilometres northeast of Newpost Creek, and 6.5 kilomteres southwest of Kineras Lake. The fire is being observed. At the time of this update there are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast ...

Weather: Today  – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 13. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers before morning. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light late this ...

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 7: North Bay (NOR040) was 0.2 hectares and located on the northwest side of Le Grou Lake, approximately 120 metres east of Lampman Road, and 1.5 kilometres south of Dutchman Lake. The fire is out. Haliburton 40 (HAL040) is 0.6 hectares and is located ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High 9. Wind chill minus 3 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low minus 2. Thursday – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the ...

October 26, 1941 – October 5, 2025 George Seeton passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on October 26, 1941, in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, George was the son of the late Oscar and Grace Seeton. He grew up alongside his brothers Floyd, Douglas, Reginald, Harold, Fred, and ...

May 14, 1952 – October 4, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday October 4, 2025.   Beloved wife of Jean Roch Lavoie. Loving mother of Tammy Nelson (John) and Chad Lavoie. Proud grandmother of Justin Lavoie, Cora Nelson and Hana Nelson. Daughter of the late Germaine and Robert Dupuis. Dear sister of Joanne Jennings ...

The Superior East and Sault Ste. Marie detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently seen an increase in complaints of underage youth operating dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other off-road vehicles (ORVs) around local communities. ORV is a broad term that includes single rider and two-up ATVs, utility terrain vehicles (UTV), recreational off highway vehicles (ROV), extreme-terrain ...

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services (MNSCHS) Northern Clinic marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the announcement of a new Indigenous System Navigator (ISN) service. This initiative will provide dedicated support to Indigenous patients and families as they navigate the health care system when admitted to hospital. The Navigator role will be embedded in Services de santé ...

There were six new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 6: Haliburton 36 (HAL036) is 0.5 hectares and is located just east of Irvine Lake, approximately 5.8 kilometres west of Highway 400, and 1 kilometre north of Go Home Lake. The fire is being held. Haliburton 37 (HAL037) is 1.4 hectares and is located ...