Local & Area News

UPDATE: Female has been located safe, Police are thanking everyone for their assistance The Nipigon Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine (K-9) are searching in the Nipigon area, and seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 78-year-old female, named Judy aka Amma. Judy is described as 5’2″, medium build, medium-length ...

A Wawa resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On July 23, 2023, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Klondike Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and charged with the ...

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are: “The Happiness Plan” by Susan Mallery, “Welcome to Beach Town” by Susan Wiggs, “Private Moscow” by James Patterson and Adam Hamdy and “The Five-Star Weekend” by Elin Hilderbrand. En Français, nous avons “Rose des Vents” par Valérie Chevalier.   Staff Pick of the Week is “The Good Sister” by Sally ...

A verbal dispute has resulted in criminal charges for one individual. On July 19, 2023, shortly before 10:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Railway Crescent in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 69-year-old person from Hornepayne was arrested and charged with ...

Events for July 26th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MOTH MADNESS – What is the biggest moth in the world? A mamMOTH! If you want to find out who is flying around at night, just turn on a light. Join Heidi and Lauren to kick off National Moth Week and find ...

July 26, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of thunderstorms. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 then light this morning. High 20. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low 15. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 31 (30 yesterday) active wildland ...

Criminal charges have been laid on a Wawa resident, following a domestic dispute. On July 20, 2023, shortly before 8:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on First Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and ...

Events for July 25th, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM   MEET THE NATURALIST: LAKE SUPERIOR, A TALE OF FIRE AND ICE – Join Anna to explore Lake Superior’s exciting geologic past. Learn how Lake Superior came to be and discover the many ways the past has shaped the present. Drop-in:  2:00 PM – 4:00 PM   EXPLORATION STATION: ...

July 25, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear this evening then partly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers overnight. Risk of thunderstorms overnight. Low 13. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 30 (29 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 1 is not under control, ...

An individual is facing multiple criminal charges after police were called to White Lake Provincial Park for a report of a possible impaired driver who had collided with a tree.   On July 22, 2023, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to White Lake Provincial Park after Provincial Park Wardens contacted ...

December 24, 1945 – July 9, 2023 Ralph Michael Maze, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023. Born on December 24, 1945, Ralph lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure, leaving behind cherished memories for all who knew him. Ralph was the proud father of Cheryl, Michael (Angel), Martin (Melanie), and ...

Events for July 24nd, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: GONE BATTY WITH BATS – Our bats don’t turn into vampires or suck blood, but they still rule our night skies. Join Kaitlyn to discover why bats are important to the LSPP ecosystem and what you can do to help our ...

  David Newland will be, as he titled it ‘Singing for my Supper’ at a Rock Island House Concert this Friday, July 28th from 7:30 to 9:30. David Newland is a singer-songwriter whose music expresses the complexities of “Canada” in story and song. His most recent album, Northbound was created in collaboration with Inuit artists Siqiniup Qilauta and a cast ...

July 24, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 9. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 29 (27 Saturday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 1 is not under control, 6 are under control and 22 are being observed. Chapleau 3 was confirmed on ...

Events for July 22nd, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   GUIDED HIKE: BIRDING BASICS – Cheeseburger! Meow! Teacher! Birds make many interesting sounds and come in a variety of colours. Join Kaitlyn and Priya on a short walk down our coastal trail to learn more about local birds, and find out what all that racket ...