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Weather: Today Sunny. Increasing cloudiness late this morning then periods of rain except periods of snow over higher terrain. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 6. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Periods of rain or snow. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Wind becoming northeast 20 ...

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 7. Wind chill -4 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Clearing this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -4. Wind chill -8 overnight. News Tidbits: Former CEO of RPX Gold Inc. formerly Red Pine, Quentin Yarie ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of rain showers or flurries. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning then becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 late this afternoon. High 7. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low -1. ...

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers late this morning and early this afternoon. Becoming sunny late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 8. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 60% chance of showers overnight. Low 1. News Tidbits: ...

  During Catholic Education Week, held from May 3 to 8, students from Kindergarten to grade 8 at École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) are proud to celebrate the release of the music video for their song “On va y arriver” (“We’ll Make It”). This original song was created as part of the CBC Music Class Challenge 2026 presented by ...

Today in Ontario, a public emergency test message will be sent out on May 7 at 1:55 p.m. (13:55) to help you learn what an emergency alert would look and sound like. 

Weather: Today Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries changing to 40% chance of rain showers or flurries near noon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 6. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of rain showers or flurries early this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -3. Wind chill -6 overnight. News Tidbits: It certainly ...

Sault College is proud to announce the launch of two new tuition-free pre-apprenticeship training programs designed to help unemployed or underemployed individuals build the skills, experience, and confidence needed to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Applications are now open for Utility Arborist, with a secondary focus on Electrician Construction and Maintenance, and Automotive Service Technician, with a secondary focus ...

John 14:1-14  I am the way, the truth, the life. The words for John’s gospel are some of the most comforting in scripture and most often shared at funerals or celebrations of life, especially the words, “ I go to prepare a place for you.” Yet, they are followed with what sounds like stern words of admonition: “No one come ...

Thunder Bay Students for Change, a grassroots coalition of students and community members will host a “Save OSAP: Empowering Students” event on May 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the OPSEU Thunder Bay building (326 Memorial Ave). The event will bring together students, educators, workers, and community members concerned about recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program ...

Weather: Today Cloudy. 30% chance of rain showers or flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 4. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low -1. Wind chill near -3. News Tidbits: Chapleau is holding a Red Dress Day Community ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released the second edition of its report on missing and unsolved murdered Indigenous people within OPP jurisdiction. In 2011, the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) began proactively reviewing all unsolved homicide and missing persons investigations in OPP jurisdiction where the victim was identified as Indigenous. The first edition of the Missing and Unsolved Murdered ...

Algoma Family Services (AFS), in collaboration with its many community partners across the Algoma District, is proud to recognize Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) 2026, taking place May 4–10, 2026, with a full week of events, activities, and opportunities for families and community members to learn more about infant, child, and youth mental health. Children’s Mental Health Week shines a ...

Weather: Today Cloudy. 60% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 3. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low -2. Wind chill -6 overnight. News Tidbits: The Northern Lights were out last night. Tonight, sky watchers might ...

Mayor Melanie Pilon has officially filed her nomination papers, launching her campaign for re-election and committing to build on the strong momentum achieved over the past four years. “We’ve made real progress—securing investment, strengthening partnerships, and delivering results.,” said Pilon. This is not the time to start over. Consistent leadership matters, and I’m ready to keep moving Wawa forward.” Throughout ...