Local & Area News

Jun 21, 2025 at 05:10 The highway has been opened. Jun 20, 2025 at 23:13 From OPP North East Region (FB) COLLISION UPDATE (10:42 p.m.): Highway 17 in Lake Superior Provincial Park remains closed following a serious collision involving two vehicles. The highway is fully closed in both directions from Highway 563 in Batchawana Bay to Pinewood Dr. in Wawa. ...

It is with great sadness that the Sault Ste Marie Professional Firefighters Association announce that honorary firefighter Julien Cote has responded to his last alarm, peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 30. Julien’s bravery and determination to beat the odds and overcome his disease was an inspiration to the entire department. ...

Building Department Closed June 23 – June 27, 2025   The office of the Chief Building Official will be closed the period of June 23 – June 27, 2024. During this time, no municipal building permits, fire permits, inspections or similar services will be available.     Kevin Sabourin Chief Building Official

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by yesterday evening: Chapleau 10 (CHA010) was 0.2 hectare and was located on an island on Kilpatrick Lake, southeast of Chapleau. The fire is out. There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; One is under control and two are being observed.   The fire hazard varies ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. High 19. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this evening and before morning. Risk of a thunderstorm before morning. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 11. Saturday – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers changing to 70% ...

A gathering was held in Tsúut’ínà Nation near Calgary, Alberta, as Canada Post celebrated the stamp featuring Bruce Starlight. Known as Dit’óní Didlishí (Spotted Eagle), Starlight is an Elder and Knowledge Keeper who has spent more than five decades advocating to save his language and culture from extinction. This stamp is one of three Indigenous Leaders stamps that will be ...

Canada’s new government has a mandate to build the strongest economy in the G7. While the government negotiates a new economic and security partnership with the United States, we will ensure workers and industry are protected against the unjust and unprovoked American tariffs. Today, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced a series of measures ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by early last night. There are 4 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; Two are under control and two are being observed. The fire hazard varies from low to high across the Northeast region.

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 ...

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 ...