Local & Area News

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; both are under control. The fire hazard is predominantly low to moderate across most of the Northeast Region this afternoon.

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High 13. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h. Low -1. Tuesday – Sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tuesday Evening – Clear. Low plus 2. News Tidbits: Did you know that research shows the average person’s attention span has declined ...

GEN7 Fuel LLP (GEN7) and its local Rankin station have donated $5,000 to East View Public School to support its hot lunch program. The Indigenous-owned chain of gas stations and convenience stores also purchased a commercial-grade dishwasher for the school that serves lunch to hundreds of students each day. The hot lunch program at Sault Ste. Marie’s East View Public ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this morning. Showers beginning this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning and early this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming north 40 km/h gusting to 60 late this afternoon. High 19. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers ending this evening then mainly cloudy with 40% ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; all are under control. The fire hazard is predominantly low to moderate across most of the Northeast Region this afternoon, with one area stretching north from Greater Sudbury to south of Matachewan showing high fire hazard.

July 11th, 1944 – January 21st, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Dear daughter of the late Kay and Raymond Spreng. Sister of Darwin “Spike” Spreng (Noreen). Cousin to Rodney Spreng (Margo), aunt of Andrea Curtis (Tom), Kent Spreng and Barclay Spreng (Nancy).  Predeceased by long time friend Sharon ...

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the winners of the Wheels and Waves Raffle were drawn. Rick Davidson, ticket #0563 won the Polaris SP570 side by side and Bayne Young, ticket #0001, won the boat, motor and trailer. Rick was thrilled since he has never won anything before. He thanked his wife, Robin, for buying him a ticket. Bayne bought the ...

On Thursday, May 15th, the Wawa Fire Department was called to the Helen Mine Road for a brush fire around 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival and investigation, firefighters found three separate fires that were of human nature. Firefighters used water and hand tool to ensure that all the fires were completely extinguished.

Fifty-six (56) paddlers were among the 131 people who lost their lives in boating incidents on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled waterways in the last five years. Between 2020-2024, 34 of those who died in marine incidents were canoeists, 17 were kayakers and five (5) were using stand-up paddleboards. Whether you and your family are in motorized or human-propelled vessels, be ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is encouraged by the Province’s 2025 Budget, tabled today by Ontario’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy. FONOM believes this year’s Budget reflects a “Tariff and Northern” approach, offering a strong foundation for future growth and investment in Ontario’s North. FONOM is particularly pleased to see an increase in the funding envelope ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region, Thursday May 15. There are 5 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 3 are being held. The fire hazard is predominantly low to moderate across most of the Northeast Region this afternoon, with areas stretching east from Montreal River Harbour to Matachewan through ...

Weather: Today – Showers ending this morning then clearing. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. Wind becoming south 40 gusting to 60 this afternoon. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of ...

May 15, 2025 at 12:27 There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region yesterday. There are 4 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: one is under control, one is being held and two are not yet under control but FireRanger crews are making good progress with fire suppression. The fire hazard is predominantly moderate to high ...

Passed away peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on December 2, 2024, at the age of 91. Wife of the late Peter Lusko and the late Gerald Tait. Loving mother of Patrick (Karen), Brenda (Michael), Dorothy and the late James Tait. Grandmother of Jim (Shannon), Jeff (Jody), Crystal, Kari (Ben), Ryan (Catherine). Great Grandmother of ...

May 14, 2025 at 10:05 At this time Dubreuilville Broadband is currently experiencing an issue with one of their core routers, which is affecting our service. Efforts are underway to resolve the matter; however, we do not have an estimated timeframe for resolution at this time. We apologize for any incovenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience ...