Local & Area News

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming west 20 km/h late this morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 9.

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Danny Lacasse for more than 60 years. Loving mother of Danielle, Michael (Tammy), Monique (Mike), and Suzanne (Shane). Proud grandmother of Kailene (Thomas), Devon (Kate), Jesse (Melissa), Erin (Tyler), Brett (Shannon), Bonnie, and Jessica (Matt), and proud great-grandmother of ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: POOL PARTY! – No fish allowed! Stop by and join Terra to discover the amazing world of vernal pools. Explore these unique temporary ecosystems and all the cool critters that call them home with a naturalist. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE ...

Weather: Today – Periods of rain ending this afternoon then clearing. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High 22. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Wind southwest 30 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 9. News Tidbits: Canadian Coast ...

Week 13 –  158 golfers, Sunny, 26*C. Please ensure your Teams are keeping up to the Group ahead of you! Be ready to shoot  to keep the pace of play moving.  Over socializing slows things down. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Max Simon Eben Leadbetter Dylan Buckell 30 2nd Anders Dereski Shane Bukowski Spare 30 3rd Noah Asselin Jarett ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: CLEVER CORVIDS – Are you smarter than an American Crow? What about a Common Raven? Blue Jay? Canada Jay? Known for their intelligence and importance to LSPP, join Aidan to discover some of the most brilliant birds and try your hand at some tests to see if ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 24. Humidex 25. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 12. News Tidbits: The Pre-fish Salmon Derby has begun with fish ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay DISCOVERING DARKNESS: DARK SKY – Have you ever wondered why the stars in the park seem brighter than those in the city? Visit Ari to discover more about what it means to be a Dark Sky Preserve and how nocturnal creatures benefit from the preservation of darkness. Drop-in: 10:00 AM ...

The global landscape is shifting, and the Government of Canada is focused on what we can control by protecting our sovereignty, building our prosperity, and strengthening our economic resilience. Rural communities are central to that effort. Rural economies are a cornerstone of Canada’s national economy, and local knowledge is often critical to understanding the needs and opportunities on the ground. ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: OWL ‘BOUT THAT – Owls are mysterious raptors of the night. Join Aidan to discover the world of owls, what makes them one of the best hunters in the forest, and why they are so important to Lake Superior Provincial Park. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ...

Weather: Today – Sunny early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening. Showers beginning near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 5 mm. Low 15. News Tidbits: Chapleau – Good ...

Passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the age of 74. Beloved husband and best friend of Pat. Father of Jason (Millie), Mike (Tasha) and Adam. Grandfather of Brynn, Emma (Pan), Logan, Michael, Nashton, Paige, Mason and Devon. Great-Grandfather of Ellie and Persephones. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Dave Cox. Brother of the late Gerry. A Rick’s request ...

    Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: FLASHY FIREFLIES – Fireflies don’t just glow for show! Join Tessa to learn the complex language behind their flashes, and how these beautiful beetles thrive in Dark Sky Preserves like Lake Superior Provincial Park. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 11. News Tidbits: The Ontario government is investing $2 million through the NOHFC to support the construction of a new 10,914-square-foot Centre for Climate and Lake Learning at the ...

Aug 13, 2026 at 16:17 The Superior East Wawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a 30-year-old male from Michipicoten First Nation with Impaired driving after they were called to a two-vehicle collision on Harbour Road south of Wawa. On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at approximately 5:40 p.m., members of the Superior East OPP Wawa detachment attended the scene of ...