Local & Area News

MAILLOUX, Claudette

Passed away suddenly at her home in White River on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 77 years.   Beloved wife of the late Raymond Mailloux. Loving mother of Richard Mailloux (Debbie), Jacqueline “Jackie” Mailloux (Rungano), Marilyn Mailloux, Conrad Mailloux (Chantal) and Denis Mailloux. Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Ronald Beauvais, ...

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Rainfall Warning (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) Ended

RAINFALL WARNING ENDED, Agawa – Lake Superior Park at 15:39 Sep 9, 2025 at 07:28 5:45 AM EDT Tuesday 9 September 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Rain, at times heavy, through today. What: Total local rainfall amounts of 50 to 60 mm. When: Today into this evening. Additional information: A relatively narrow band of ...

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Rainfall Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) Ended

RAINFALL WARNING ENDED, Wawa – Pukaskwa Park at 15:39 Sep 9, 2025 at 07:28 5:45 AM EDT Tuesday 9 September 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Rain, at times heavy, through today. What: Total local rainfall amounts of 50 to 60 mm. When: Today into this evening. Additional information: A relatively narrow band of rain will ...

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Rainfall Warning (White River – Dubreuilville) Ended

RAINFALL WARNING ENDED, White River – Dubreuilville at 15:39 Sep 9, 2025 at 07:28 5:45 AM EDT Tuesday 9 September 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Rain, at times heavy, through today. What: Total local rainfall amounts of 50 to 60 mm. When: Today into this evening. Additional information: A relatively narrow band of rain will ...

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Adult Pickleball Starts September 17th at Ecole St Joseph

Our fall season for Pickleball at Ecole Saint Joseph will be starting September 17, 2025 from 6-9 pm. Indoor shoes must be worn. The gym floor is sparkling clean and new. Please park on the west side of the parking lot only, the side closest to Churchill Avenue. The other side of the parking lot is for busses and drop off ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 9

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 8. At the time of this update there are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. The wildland fire hazard across the Northeast Region is predominantly low, with some areas experiencing a moderate fire hazard. The area of Bancroft has a high fire hazard.

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Tuesday Morning News – September 9th

Weather: Rainfall Warning Today – Showers at times heavy. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Local amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature steady near 14. Tonight – Showers and periods of drizzle. Fog patches developing late this evening. Local amount 5 mm. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Temperature steady near ...

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East Algoma OPP – Body of 19-year-old recovered after Boat Capsizes

On September 6, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a marine call on the Mississagi River. Two individuals were in an aluminum boat when it overturned. One person was located and was assisted by members of the public. The second person was unaccounted for. The OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) with a ...

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Hwy 17 – Open (55km South of Wawa)

Sep 8, 2025 at 21:11 ON511 is advising that the collision site has been cleared (20:57). Sep 8, 2025 at 17:34 The westbound lane and westbound shoulder remains closed. Be careful for emergency services who are working at the scene. Sep 8, 2025 at 12:42 Highway 17 is currently blocked 55kms south of Wawa (ON511 states Gibson Lake, but the ...

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Cutting Trustees Means Cutting Kids Out of Special Education

The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) is deeply alarmed by the Ford government’s move to eliminate the role of elected school trustees. For hundreds of thousands of students living with disabilities, and their families, this would be devastating.   At a time when Ontario children and youth already face long waits and inadequate access to vital disability services and supports (e.g., ...

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Monday Morning News – September 8

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. A few showers with thunderstorms beginning near midnight. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Wind becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 late this ...

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Rock Island House Concert – Ian Tamblyn

Born in Fort William (now Thunder Bay), Ontario, Ian Tamblyn is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter, playwright, and adventurer. He began his career in the mid-1960s, drawing influence from artists like Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Since releasing his first demo cassette in 1971, he’s put out over 45 albums and has written more than 1,500 songs. His self-titled 1976 album ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 6

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 5. At the time of this update there is 1 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region, and it is under control. The wildland fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region except for an area of moderate hazard stretching from Highway 69 near Byng ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 8

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 7. At the time of this update there are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. The wildland fire hazard across the Northeast Region is predominantly low, except for two small areas of moderate hazard around Temiskaming Shores and West Nipissing, and a larger ...

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Saturday Morning News – September 6

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 11. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 4040% chance of showers. Low plus 5. Sunday – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers. High 12. UV index 5 or moderate. Sunday Night – Cloudy periods with ...

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