Local & Area News

Sep 18, 2025 at 15:01 At 14:48 the highway was reopened. Sep 18, 2025 at 14:15 At 14:04 On511 is stating that Highway 129 is closed from Chapleau to Thessalon for police investigation.    

August 3, 1946 – September 13, 2025 Tom passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH). He was 79 years old and had his family by his side. He left behind his best friend and loving wife of nearly 56 years, Heather and his son, Jamie & daughter-in-law, Carrie, his daughter, Joanne & son-in-law, ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 17. At the time of this update there is 1 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region; this fire is under control. The wildland fire hazard for the Northeast Region is moderate to high from Englehart and southwards.  The remainder of the region has ...

Weather: Today Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Clear. Low plus 3 with risk of frost. Friday – Sunny. High 17. Friday Night – Cloudy periods. Low plus 4. News Tidbits: It is hard to believe that 33 years ago, a ...

The Municipality of Wawa is proud to announce that Deputy-Fire Chief Pierre Gauthier of the Wawa Volunteer Fire Service has been recognized for an outstanding 25 years of dedicated service. During a Council presentation on Tuesday, September 16th, Mayor Melanie Pilon and Fire Chief Kevin Sabourin awarded Mr. Gauthier with the Fire Service Exemplary Medal and Certificate, sent on behalf ...

December 10, 1985 ~ September 8, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Ryan Lesage announce his passing at the age of 39 years in Michipicoten First Nation.   Loving father of his twin daughters Ryanna Lesage and Teagan Lesage. Beloved son of Denise and Dale Churchill. Grandson of Angela Stone and the late Sam Stone. Cherished ...

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 16. North Bay 25 (NOR025) is a 0.1 hectare fire located approximately 3 kilometres east of Kokoko Lake. This fire is under control. Sudbury 46 (SUD046) is a 0.3 hectare fire located on an island in Lower Onaping Lake. This fire is not under ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 27. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 before morning. ...

At 5:59 p.m. the Transportation Safety Board of Canada tweeted that they are deploying to a train derailment near Chapleau, Ontario. Sep 16, 2025 at 15:50 OPP Northeast Communications is advising that a train derailment has occurred just outside of Sultan, in the Chapleau area. OPP state that there are no hazardous materials on the train and there are currently ...

The Ministry of Natural Resources in Wawa is providing a temporary courtesy pickup of apples, crab apples, rose-hips, tomatoes or any other potential food source available for bears. You are asked to bag or box and clearly label the container. Call or text 705-992-5602 and provide the address for pickup. You are asked to not leave any harvest stocked up ...

Sept 11/25 Week #16 126 Golfers Sunny 18*C Thursday Men’s Night on September 18th the Tee times are: 2 p.m. Early Round 4:45 p.m. Late Round * Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Dylan Buckell Joel Dechamplain Brandon Case 31 2nd Lee Bryar Derek Hardy Sheldon Lacroix 33 3rd Roland Lachapelle Mark McRae ...

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 15. North Bay 23 (NOR023) is a 0.1 hectare fire located approximately 2 kilometres west of Yorston Lake. This fire is not under control. There is one active wildland fire in the Northeast Region at the time of this update; it is not under ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then 40% chance of showers before morning. Risk of a thunderstorm before morning. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 15. Wednesday – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers early in the morning with risk of ...

105 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! Congratulations to Gerry Rose for sinking the 25’ putt on Saturday for $750.00. Well done Gerry! A reminder it is important to keep up with the group in front of you and speed up your pace of play. Groups at the end cannot finish in the dark. Please ...

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 14. There are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region at the time of this update. The wildland fire hazard is low to moderate in areas north and west of Kirkland Lake and Elliot Lake in the Northeast Region. Areas south and east of ...