Local & Area News

The forest fire indices have changed and Wawa and Northern Ontario is now in a High Forest Fire Risk. The largest forest fire in the province is Kenora 20, which is now measuring 32,014 hectares in size and is not under control. There are 12 active fires in the Northwest Region. Of these fires, 4 are not under control, 3 are ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 21 except 16 near Lake Superior. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low +5. Thursday – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny in the morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 20 except 16 near Lake Superior. UV index 7 or high. Thursday evening – ...

      Du 21 au 23 mai, 14 élèves de la 7e à la 12e année de l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) ont brillamment représenté leur école lors de la 16e édition du Tournoi d’échecs franco-ontarien organisé par le Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord à Sturgeon Falls. Durant cet événement, 400 élèves ont eu l’occasion de jouer aux échecs et ...

      ÉSC Trillium students stand out in chess tournament From May 21 to 23, 14 students from grades 7 to 12 at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) proudly represented their school at the 16th Franco-Ontarian Chess Tournament organized by Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord in Sturgeon Falls. During this event, 400 students had the opportunity to play chess, showcase ...

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. North Bay 4 (NOR004) is a 0.3 hectare fire located at the north end of Manitou Lake, east of Sturgeon River Provincial Park. This fire is not under control. Wawa 1 (WAW001) is a 0.3 hectare fire located approximately 11 kilometers southeast of Caramat. This fire is not ...

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of Alfred “Feddy” for 68 years. Loving and nurturing mother of Alban (Maguerite), late Rejean (Karen), late Alcide, Raoul (Carole), Daniel (Marlene), Michel (Jacqueline). Grandmother of Cynthia (Adam), Julian (Jessica), late David, Nicole (Kyle), Stephen (Tiffany), Nathan (Chi), ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 21 except 15 near Lake Superior. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 6. Wednesday – Mainly sunny. High 21 except 16 near Lake Superior. UV index 7 or high. Wednesday Evening – Cloudy. Low 6. News Tidbits: It was fantastic seeing so ...

May 26, 2025 at 08:32 In the wee hours of the morning, this transport driver missed the turn for Highway 101. In order to make the turn, the driver had to back up down Mission Road.   Unfortunately, it appears that the driver didn’t turn his wheels to follow the curve and backed the transport straight down lower Broadway Avenue, ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person in relation to the head-on collision, which resulted in the death of two people. On January 23, 2025, shortly after 11:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, West Nipissing. A ...

Please only put one Team on each scorecard to keep it simple for Scoring. We have had some players not paying for the Spare when playing as a two-some, so moving forward your Scorecard will be disqualified from Prizes. Additionally, we have had some Golfers not pay at all during check-in, so this will also disqualify your Team from prizes. Please ...

Passed away suddenly but peacefully with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of Huguette for 50 years. Loving father of Sandy McKittrick (James), Roger Roy (James Collins) and Yves Roy (Kathy). Proud grandfather of Alexei, Mathieu, Noah and Amélie. Son of ...

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf are “The Bright Years” by Sarah Damoff, “Watch Me” by Tahereh Mafi, “Great Big Beautiful Life” by Emily Henry and “Unanxious” by Humble the Poet. En Français, nous avons “La sage-femme de Berlin” par Anna Stuart. Staff Pick of the Week is “Learned by Heart” by Emma Donoghue.  Come on in and check ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by yesterday evening. There are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. The fire hazard is low across the Northeast region. Kirkland Lake has a moderate fire hazard.

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 15 except 21 inland. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low +3 with risk of frost. Tuesday – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 17 except 22 inland. UV index 7 or high. Tuesday Evening – Clear. Low +5. News Tidbits: Sad to ...

April 17, 1933 – May 18, 2025 Charlie Witty passed away peacefully in Campbell River at Evergreen Seniors Home, at the age of 92. He was a devoted husband, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to many. Charlie is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Marjorie Witty, with whom he shared decades of laughter, partnership and ...