Local & Area News

AÀ l’occasion du 75e anniversaire du Centre de santé Lady Dunn, la Fondation du Centre de santé Lady Dunn invite les membres de nos communautés à se joindre aux célébrations en faisant un don qui fera une différence pour les patients pendant de nombreuses années. Découvrez « 75 pour 75 », une campagne spéciale de collecte de fonds lancée dans ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this morning. Showers beginning early this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 5 to 10 mm. High 20. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Showers ending late this evening then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay DISCOVERING DARKNESS: HUMANS AND THE DARK – Did you know that dark skies are not only beneficial for nocturnal critters, but also for us humans? Join Colin to learn what it means for the park to be a Dark Sky Preserve and why the darkness is important for our health. ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: BEAR AWARE – Campground or Black Bear habitat? You’re standing in both! Join Claire for a meaningful conversation about living alongside Black Bears and discover practical tips to keep your campsite safe—for people and bears. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: ...

Lola Bridges of Etobicoke is taking home an incredible $2,784,817 as the Thunder Bay 50/50 August Dog Days of Summer Grand Prize winner, the largest Grand Prize ever awarded outside of the last three December holiday draws and surpassing last month’s $2,772,840 win. And it turns out the Dog Days of Summer theme couldn’t have been more fitting for this ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 11. News Tidbits: Looks like it will be a lovely day! If you have the day off, might be a great day to go out and enjoy yourself.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a single-vehicle collision near Hornepayne in Algoma District that has resulted in a fatality. On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the OPP responded to reports of a collision involving a single passenger vehicle on Highway 631, approximately 10 kilometres south of Hornepayne. The ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay CULTURAL CONVERSATION: PADDLING PELTS – Did you know there was a fur trading post in Agawa Bay? Join Colin to explore the history behind Canada’s oldest company, and how the fur trade built the foundation for Canada as we know it today. 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low 7. News Tidbits: Fritter Friday at Algoma Highlands is postponed today. Many fritter lovers are anxiously looking forward to its debut.

C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Roger Bernard, décédé paisiblement à Horizon Santé-North, l’hôpital de Sudbury, le lundi 24 août 2026, à l’âge de 76 ans.   Époux bien-aimé de Louise (née Lévesque), auquel il a été uni pendant 55 années. Il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants : Sylvain (Chantal), Joël (Melissa), Patrice (Jessica), ...

10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay GUIDED WALK: PLANT RAMBLE – Join Anna and Mary for a casual walk along an easy section of the Coastal Trail while paying mindful attention to plants. You’ll discover what’s in bloom, explore interesting plant adaptations, and learn some tips for identifying and photographing plants. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Drop-in: ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High 18. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 7. News Tidbits: Harvest Algoma now has registered charity status. A $25 donation can ...

In loving memory of Ken Brezenski 71 years. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, surrounded by family overlooking the lake at the Maison McCulloch Hospice. Beloved husband of 40 years to Luanne Brezenski (nee O’Bumsawin). Loving father of Clayton Brezenski and Crystal Hennessey (Norm). Cherished grandfather of Summer, Brooklyn, Nico, Bree-Anna, and Bryce. Predeceased by his parents Felix ...

NEW BOOKS this week are “Dead Men Don’t Play Fetch” by David Rosenfelt, “The Burning Side” by Sarah Damoff and “Love You More” by Emily Giffin. New in Young Adult is “A Deadly Inheritance” by Kelley Armstrong. En Français, nous avons “T’aimer à l’infini” par Sophie Jomain, un livre jeune adulte. Come in and check it out! STAFF PICK OF ...