Local & Area News

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce further results from the ongoing drilling program at the Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. Near surface drilling completed since May 2025 was conducted as part of the Company’s assessment of the open pit potential. (See PR dated May 8, 2025). Highlights of the Open-Pit Evaluation Drilling 45.38 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au) ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this evening. Low 9. Friday – Mainly ...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Wayne Paulencu, peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, at the age of 79. Predeceased by his wife Yvette and parents John and Mary Paulencu. Survived by his, sons Jeff and Bryan, grandchildren Ethan, Kolten, and Deyson and his sisters Cathie and Vina. Wayne was born in Portage La ...

James Firlotte of Wawa is celebrating after stepping inside OLG’s newest experiential lottery game, INSTANT MONEY MACHINE (Game #2481), and winning an incredible $85,000!   James, who works in the mining industry, has been a regular lottery player with OLG for more than 25 years. He enjoys playing LOTTO MAX and a variety of INSTANT tickets. “I like to end ...

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by last night: Cochrane 7 (COC007) is 126 hectares and is located approximately 87 kilometres northwest of Fort Severn. The fire is being observed. Timmins 5 (TIM005) is 0.1 hectare and is located near the west side of Highway 144, approximately 4 kilometres west of Gogama. The fire is ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight –  Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Hazy overnight. Low 10. Thursday = A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late ...

Workplace Safety North (WSN) has been recognized with Great Place to Work® certification for its dedication toward maintaining a workplace culture rich in trust, respect, and shared values.   WSN employees filled out a survey in late 2024 to give feedback on how they felt about working with the organization. A total of 88% of the team say WSN is ...

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a driver asleep at the wheel of a white car parked on Eldorado Road in Town of Blind River. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver slouched over in the driver’s seat with the ...

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region last night: Chapleau 9 (CHA009) is 1 hectare and is located around 6 kilometres north of highway 667 and approximately 35 kilometres southeast of Chapleau. The fire is being held. There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; One is under control, one is being held, and ...

Ellia Thibeault est une élève de la 12e année et une finissante remarquable de l’École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). Adepte des sports et athlète chevronnée, Ellia s’est distinguée tout au long de son parcours au secondaire. Grâce à sa participation à de nombreuses équipes sportives parascolaires, notamment en volleyball, soccer, badminton et basketball, elle fait preuve d’une polyvalence impressionnante sur ...

Ellia Thibeault is a grade 12 student and soon-to-be graduate of École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). A sports enthusiast and seasoned athlete, Ellia stood out throughout her high school journey. Through her involvement in numerous extracurricular sports teams, including volleyball, soccer, badminton, and basketball, she has demonstrated remarkable versatility on the field. She possesses the technical skills, game sense, and ...

Weather: Today – A few showers ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Local amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming west 20 this morning then light this afternoon. High 15. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Low 8. Wednesday – Cloudy. ...

Canada Post hosted an event in Prince Albert today to celebrate an upcoming stamp commemorating Métis Elder and Michif Language Keeper, Sophie McDougall. A devoted educator and leader, McDougall (1928-2023) is remembered for sharing extensive knowledge of her culture and language with generations of students and community members over her long life. This stamp is one of three Indigenous Leaders ...

George is safe and sound. Thanks to everyone who helped.     Jun 14, 2025 at 14:18 Have you seen George?   He ran away yesterday after his owner, Jordan was involved in a collision yesterday afternoon on Churchill and Spruce St. George is a Golden Retreiver/Husky mix.   Please contact Jordan if you see George, her cell is 431-688-3980. ...

Nous avons le regret d’annoncer le décès de  Mme Anne-Marie Poitras (née Giasson), à l’âge de 81 ans le samedi 8 juin 2025 à l’hôpital Lady Dunn de Wawa.   Elle laisse dans le deuil sa fille Line Poitras de Dubreuilville. Également, elle laisse derrière elle, ses sœurs, ses frères ainsi que ses belles-sœurs et beaux-frères: Cécile Giasson (Serge Lagacé),  ...