Local & Area News

Good Roads announces the launch of its Northern Road School, providing accessible, high-quality online education specifically for northern municipalities and First Nations communities. The program addresses professional development challenges by overcoming geographical barriers, ensuring essential road infrastructure knowledge and skills reach those who need them most. The launch coincides with Good Roads’ Board of Directors meetings in Hornepayne, Ontario – ...

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 ...

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and a commercial motor vehicle at the intersection of Causley Street and Hanes Avenue in the Town of Blind River. At the time of the incident, the ...

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 ...

Workplace Safety North (WSN) has been recognized with Great Place to Work® certification for its dedication toward maintaining a workplace culture rich in trust, respect, and shared values.   WSN employees filled out a survey in late 2024 to give feedback on how they felt about working with the organization. A total of 88% of the team say WSN is ...

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a driver asleep at the wheel of a white car parked on Eldorado Road in Town of Blind River. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver slouched over in the driver’s seat with the ...

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 ...