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1947 – 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with his family by his side on Monday, November 3, 202,5 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Nancy Donald. Gilbert will be remembered by Nancy’s family, her sons Stephen Donald (Davideen Douchamie), Jeff Donald and by her grandchildren Bryan and Stephen Douchamie, Joshua and Liam ...

Weather: Today – Periods of rain ending this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of rain showers or flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. Temperature steady near 3. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Clearing ...

Members of Woodland Masonic Lodge are happy to donate to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 429, Wawa. Pictured are Lodge members Richard Watson and Eric Mitrikas with Branch President Mary Anne Pearson receiving a cheque for $1500.00

Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) leadership expresses deep concern regarding the “Painted Hand Ceremony” being organized for November 7-8 at the Delta Waterfront Hotel in Sault Ste. Marie. RHW continues to object to claims made by the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) regarding territory and historic communities. We urge the public to be aware that the “ceremony” features MNO political figures ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 8. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Periods of rain or snow beginning after midnight. Wind west 20 km/h. Low 1. Wednesdy – Periods of rain or snow ending in the morning then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of rain showers ...

Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is accepting proposals to the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) to facilitate on-the-ground monitoring and management of critical invasive species in Ontario. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous communities, and other incorporated not-for-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. Invasive species are plants, animals, insects, and pathogens that ...

It’s with great sadness that we announce the loss of our Mom, Nana, G.G. – Peggy (Margaret) Stewart on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Peggy was born in Michigan and grew up in Wawa, Ontario. One of four children, her father managed a mine there. Peggy spent her early life living in Timmins and North Bay, eventually moving to Alberta in ...

Weather: Today – A few showers ending late this morning then mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low zero. Tuesday – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. ...

This Special Weather Statement ended Nov 2, 2025 at 23:51. Nov 2, 2025 at 05:53 5:16 AM EST Sunday 2 November 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Southwesterly winds gusting 70 to 80 km/h. are expected this afternoon and evening. Southwesterly winds are expected to become westerly and gradually diminish late in the evening and ...

This Special Weather Statement ended Nov 2, 2025 at 23:51. Nov 2, 2025 at 05:53 5:16 AM EST Sunday 2 November 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Southwesterly winds gusting 70 to 80 km/h. are expected this afternoon and evening. Southwesterly winds are expected to become westerly and gradually diminish late in the evening and into ...

This Special Weather Statement ended Nov 2, 2025 at 23:51. Nov 2, 2025 at 05:53 5:16 AM EST Sunday 2 November 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Southwesterly winds gusting 70 to 80 km/h. are expected this afternoon and evening. Southwesterly winds are expected to become westerly and gradually diminish late in the evening and ...

This Special Weather Statement ended Nov 2, 2025 at 23:51. Nov 2, 2025 at 05:53 5:16 AM EST Sunday 2 November 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Southwesterly winds gusting 70 to 80 km/h. are expected this afternoon and evening. Southwesterly winds are expected to become westerly and gradually diminish late in the evening ...

This Special Weather Statement ended Nov 2, 2025 at 23:51. Nov 2, 2025 at 05:53 5:16 AM EST Sunday 2 November 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Southwesterly winds gusting 70 to 80 km/h. are expected this afternoon and evening. Southwesterly winds are expected to become westerly and gradually diminish late in the evening and ...

This Special Weather Statement ended Nov 2, 2025 at 23:51. Nov 2, 2025 at 05:53 5:16 AM EST Sunday 2 November 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Southwesterly winds gusting 70 to 80 km/h. are expected this afternoon and evening. Southwesterly winds are expected to become westerly and gradually diminish late in the evening and into ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the afternoon of October 31. At the time of this update there are 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. One is under control and one is being observed. The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region. **This is the final fire situation update ...