Local & Area News

Mar 26, 2026 at 09:04 From social media “Trail is closed due to major water line break south of town. There is NO way for sleds to get around this, please use alternate route across Wawa lake and Wawa 5 if leaving or coming into town. This will add 6-7 km if you are coming up the Dsouth“. This was ...

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) is proud to share that, through the support of the Government of Ontario, free menstrual products are available in every HSCDSB school.   This initiative ensures that students have access to essential products such as pads and tampons at no cost, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote dignity, equity, and well-being ...

Weather: Today Periods of light snow ending early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -5. Wind chill -19 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Clear. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low minus 20. ...

At times, the Physician on duty in the Emergency Department is required to support patient transitions outside of our walls, influenced by weather conditions and other circumstances. Today, the remaining local Physicians along with the Nurse Practitioner who have pre-existing clinics will be backfilling to manage the department. While the Emergency Department will remain open, we kindly ask that individuals ...

Peacefully, at the age of 94 with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after many years of living and struggling with dementia. Carmelle was the beloved wife of the late Bill Kuyek and loving mother to Marcy (Bill Gillespie), Tim, Doreen (Heikki Pulkkinen), and Cindy (Harvey West) (late Ken Lamon). Cherished Grandma to Len, Wendy, Thomas, ...

John 11:1-45  The story of Lazarus In the last few weeks we have had stories of life changing events. The story about the Samaritan woman, who had had a chequered past, met Jesus and her life changed, it is not always easy to change for the better but she did. Nicodemus met Jesus secretly and made a major change in ...

Went to be with his Creator and the family that went before him, on Sunday March 22, 2026 at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Marathon at the age of 77 years.   Dear son of the late Laura and Robert Sabourin. Loving brother of Marilyn Swanson (late Martin), late Noreen Sabourin, the late Claire Sabourin, the late Abel Sabourin (Angie), late ...

Weather: Today Snow. Amount 10 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +1. Wind chill -11 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow ending this evening then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Periods of snow beginning before morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this evening. Low -6. Wind chill -13 overnight. Road Conditions: News ...

It is with regret that we announce we will not be hosting a Spring Thrift Shop this year.  Unfortunately, the recent mild spell caused water issues in our main hall downstairs.  We anticipate, possibly, more issues as all our snow melts.  This has caused a safety issue as tiles are lifting in the hall. Please do not drop off donations ...

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre launched a major fundraising campaign to raise funds for critical repairs needed to the building. With the campaign tagline “Our heritage lives under this roof,” the museum is inviting the community to help preserve the landmark that not only protects decades of aviation history, but also serves as a vibrant hub for tourism, events, and ...

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is pleased to highlight that four secondary schools have received a generous donation of automotive equipment from Ford Canada. This donation is part of an initiative aimed at supporting secondary schools that offer technological education courses in transportation by providing them with specialized equipment to enrich their learning programs.   As a result, students of ...

Le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon est heureux de souligner que quatre écoles secondaires ont reçu un généreux don d’équipements automobiles de Ford Canada. Ce don s’inscrit dans une initiative qui vise à soutenir les écoles secondaires offrant des cours d’éducation technologique en transport en leur fournissant du matériel spécialisé pour enrichir leurs programmes d’apprentissage.   Pour se faire, les élèves ...

Weather: Today Flurries ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40% chance of flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming northwest 20 this morning then light this afternoon. High plus 2. Wind chill -12 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness late ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -1. Wind chill -20 this morning and -4 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness late this evening then flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -7. ...

Weather: Today Becoming cloudy this morning then periods of snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h this afternoon. High zero. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow ending near midnight then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Amount 2 cm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming northeast 20 near midnight. ...