Local & Area News

Jun 23, 2025 at 19:00 Internet service has been restored. Jun 23, 2025 at 08:26 We would like to inform you that Bell Canada is currently experiencing an issue with one of their core routers, which is affecting our service. Efforts are underway to resolve the matter; however, we do not have an estimated timeframe for resolution at this time. ...

There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast region as of Sunday evening. There are currently 5 active fires in the Northeast; one not under control, one being held, two being observed and one under control. The fire hazard is low across the Northeast region.

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers or thunderstorms. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 28. Humidex 36. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Fog patches ...

(Map from Windy.com showing weather system bringing rain as it passes over Wawa at 7:44 a.m.) Jun 23, 2025 at 06:45 5:10 AM EDT Monday 23 June 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Manitouwadge – Hornepayne (Rainfall Warning, Severe Thunderstorm Watch) Kapuskasing – Hearst – Smooth Rock Falls Timmins – Cochrane ...

June 22, 7:43 p.m. Hwy17 has now fully reopened, and all individuals have been safely evacuated from the provincial parks in the area. The #OPP thanks the public for their patience and cooperation. June 22, 6:45 p.m. OPP units continue evacuations at Kiosk Provincial Park. At this time there are no new reported injuries during today’s effort. There is significant ...

Jun 21, 2025 at 15:53 At 3:51 0.m. this Watch ended. Jun 21, 2025 at 15:07 3:02 PM EDT Saturday 21 June 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay At 3:02 PM EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing nickel to ping pong ball size hail and ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a serious collision that has resulted in one fatality south of Wawa on Highway 17, north of Katherine Cove. The scene has been cleared, and the highway is reopened.   On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the Superior East Wawa OPP, Algoma Ambulance, and the Wawa Fire ...

2:00 PM EDT Saturday 21 June 2025 Heat Warning in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Dangerous heat and humidity beginning Sunday afternoon. The first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot conditions will begin Sunday afternoon and is expected to end Monday night. What: Daytime highs of 30 to 32 degrees Celsius. Humidex ...

120 Golfers, a fantastic turnout and summer hasn’t even started yet! For any questions or concerns about the scoring and where your team landed in the flight system please contact Marcie or Suzanne. Please fill out your cards properly to avoid discrepancies and mysteries to be solved at the end of the night. Thank you for your support!   1st ...

There was one new fire confirmed in the Northeast Frisay and another Thursday after last evening’s update: Cochrane 9 is currently 10 hectares and not under control. This fire is located over 9 kms north of the Fort Severn Airport. Cochrane 8 is currently 5.5 hectares and not under control. The fire is located 4 kms north of the Fort ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Showers or thunderstorms beginning this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 13. Sunday – Cloudy with 40% ...

Jun 21, 2025 at 05:10 The highway has been opened. Jun 20, 2025 at 23:13 From OPP North East Region (FB) COLLISION UPDATE (10:42 p.m.): Highway 17 in Lake Superior Provincial Park remains closed following a serious collision involving two vehicles. The highway is fully closed in both directions from Highway 563 in Batchawana Bay to Pinewood Dr. in Wawa. ...

It is with great sadness that the Sault Ste Marie Professional Firefighters Association announce that honorary firefighter Julien Cote has responded to his last alarm, peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 30. Julien’s bravery and determination to beat the odds and overcome his disease was an inspiration to the entire department. ...

Building Department Closed June 23 – June 27, 2025   The office of the Chief Building Official will be closed the period of June 23 – June 27, 2024. During this time, no municipal building permits, fire permits, inspections or similar services will be available.     Kevin Sabourin Chief Building Official

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by yesterday evening: Chapleau 10 (CHA010) was 0.2 hectare and was located on an island on Kilpatrick Lake, southeast of Chapleau. The fire is out. There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; One is under control and two are being observed.   The fire hazard varies ...