Local & Area News

From June 13 to 16, Ontario Mine Rescue hosted the provincial competition at the Canadian Gypsum Company (CGC) Hagersville Mine.  The winners were announced at an awards ceremony in Hamilton on the final evening.   “We’re very proud to announce that Lakeshore Gold Timmins West-Bell Creek Mines came out on top,” says Ted Hanley, Vice-President for Ontario Mine Rescue. “This ...

Jun 20, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Hazy. High 26. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 12. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 20 active fires (19 yesterday) in the Northeast Region. Wawa 3 was confirmed on May 27. It is a 6,678 hectare wildland fire located south of Trent Lake and ...

138 golfers 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Brad Case, Brandon Case, Spare Case – 30 2nd: Jeff Amos, Chris Simon, James Roberge – 31 3rd: Rob Sedore, RJ Sedore, Spare – 33 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Rob Vernier, Bill Carruthers, Karl Benstead – 34 2nd: Mike Belanger, Danyy Mathias, Antonio Alexopoulos – 34 3rd: Ray Chevrier, Sebastian Chevrier, Spare – 34 3rd FLIGHT: ...

On June 17, 2023, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund leadership and representatives of the governments of Canada and Ontario attended a ceremony and announced a proposed out-of-court settlement in the outstanding litigation around the 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty. Negotiators for the parties have reached a proposed settlement that includes contributions from both Canada and Ontario, for a total settlement ...

Kevin California will be performing a House Concert this Wednesday June 21st, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Attendance is by donation of $20 and an item for the food bank. There is also a concert dinner before the performance, seats are limited. call Rock Island Lodge to reserve your seat. Toronto-based Canadian singer-songwriter-producer, Kevin California has released his 2nd EP ...

Jun 19, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 25. UV index 8 or very high. – Tonight Clear. Low 11. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 19 active fires in the Northeast Region. Wawa 3 was confirmed on May 27. It is a 6,678 hectare wildland fire located south of Trent Lake and Round Lake, and ...

Jun 17, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 20 with temperature falling to 15 this afternoon. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Low 6. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 17 active fires (21 yesterday) in the Northeast Region. Wawa 3 ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with his loving family by his side on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for 67 years. Humbled and loving father of Arthur Beland (Shanan), Alan Beland, Robert “Bob” (Jeannine), Mark Beland (Joanne) and Matthew “Matt” Beland (Caroline). Proud grandfather of 16 and ...

Jun 17, 2023 at 07:20 Highway 101 was opened last night just before midnight. Jun 15, 2023 at 12:45 Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau remains closed due to a culvert failure near Highbrush Lake. Local traffic is still permitted from Wawa to Hawk Junction, Whitefish Lake, Angigami Lake and Missinabie. Hwy 101 from Wawa to Chapleau is currently closed. ...

Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or the “Company”), regrets to report a fatal incident involving an employee of a contractor who was retained to perform specialized maintenance work. On the afternoon of June 15th, the worker lost consciousness while cleaning an out-of-service gas line. Algoma Steel Emergency Services personnel responded immediately with assistance from Sault Ste. ...

Wawa Pickleball has moved to the Community Centre rink surface for the summer. Courts are open Tuesday and Thursdays at 12 noon until 3 pm. Cost $3 The pro shop will lend out paddles and balls if you don’t have them. All are welcome. Some of the more skilled players can help newer players learn the rules and get some ...

A worker was critically injured when a motor fell during maintenance work being performed on a portable cone crusher at a quarry identified as Medhurst Creek number 1, a.k.a. MTO Fungus Creek Pit, located near Highway 17 North, across from Paint Lake Road, 48 km north of Wawa on May 15, 2021. Gilbertson Enterprises of Richards Landing failed as an ...

Jun 16, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 5.   North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 21 active fires (24 yesterday) in the Northeast Region. Wawa 3 was confirmed on May 27. It is a 6,678 hectare ...

Former Wawa CAO Chris Wray has been recognized by his peers and the AMCTO with the 2023 Prestige Award. He was nominated by his peers in recognition of his commitment to the ideals of the Association and the contribution made to both the Association and the profession. Wray has led by example, giving freely of his time and expertise and ...

It is hard to believe that it is already the time for the 15th Annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament. This year it will be held on Friday, July 14th with tee offs starting at 1 p.m. There are Men’s, Ladies, Mixed and Senior Teams competing, and your registration fee includes a steak dinner and prizes. Proceeds from the ...