Local & Area News

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: LOVELY LOONS– Their graceful forms and haunting calls are iconic of northern wilderness, but loons are also powerful birds, built to withstand the challenges of Lake Superior’s landscape. Join Wylan to learn about their impressive adaptations and behaviours, and how you can help to ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 28. There are 5 active fires in the Northeast region; 1 is under control, 1 is being held and 3 are being observed. The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region. Areas in the most southeast part of the region are showing a moderate ...

Weather – Frost Advisory: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low plus 5. Saturday – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 18. UV index 6 or high. Saturday Night – Clear. Low ...

5:13 AM EDT Friday 29 August 2025 Frost Advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Temperatures are expected to fall to the freezing mark early this morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Frost advisories are issued when temperatures ...

5:13 AM EDT Friday 29 August 2025 Frost Advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Temperatures are expected to fall to the freezing mark early this morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are ...

5:13 AM EDT Friday 29 August 2025 Frost Advisory in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Temperatures are expected to fall to the freezing mark early this morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are ...

5:13 AM EDT Friday 29 August 2025 Frost Advisory in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Temperatures are expected to fall to the freezing mark early this morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected ...

5:13 AM EDT Friday 29 August 2025 Frost Advisory in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Temperatures are expected to fall to the freezing mark early this morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected ...

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Trapper’s Trail MEET THE NATURALIST: BUSY BEAVERS – Are you as busy as a beaver? Find out with Wylan and Sree as you explore some amazing beaver adaptations and discover what a day in their life might look like! Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE ...

There were three new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 27: Chapleau 14 (CHA014) was 0.1 hectares and located on the south side of Bunting Lake, approximately 2.6 kilometres west of Perth Lake, and 1.1 kilometres south of Nackawic Lake. The fire is out. Haliburton 26 (HAL026) is 0.5 hectares and located on Coo-ee ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. High 15. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low plus 4. Friday – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Friday Night – Clear. Low ...

Aug 21/25 Week #15 141 Golfers Sunny 20*C Thursday Men’s Night on August 21st Tee times are: 2 p.m. Early Round 5:15 p.m. Late Round * Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid.   Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Bradley Case 31 2nd Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Anders Morden 32 3rd Bylan Buckell Jarett Asselin ...

A message from CAPT: Please help convince the federal government that the Bear Train passenger train service is important and is needed NOW!  There is an opportunity for all of us who want to see the Bear Train on the tracks north of the Sault as soon as possible to provide input to the federal government about allocating funding for ...

The Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA), Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association (WCOWMA), and Waste Water Nova Scotia Society invite all septic system owners across Canada to take part in Septic Awareness Week, taking place September 15–19, 2025. This initiative is aimed at promoting responsible septic system use and maintenance through education and public engagement. Kicking off the week is ...

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGNIFICENT MOOSE MAGNIFIED – These massive mammals have mastered the challenges that come with living along the cold and rugged shores of Lake Superior. Join Lauren and Sree to learn about the impressive adaptations of moose that allow them to thrive in the face ...