Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 30% chance of showers late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 14. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening. Periods of rain beginning late this evening. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming south 20 ...

The highway was reopened at 23:08. Oct 2, 2026 at 17:49 Motorists are reporting of a MVC at the bottom of the Montreal River Hill. A transport has lost a load of lumber. Traffic is beginning to be backed up the hill. ON511 is reporting that all lanes are blocked at this time.

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 11. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers early this evening. Clearing this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low plus 2. News ...

Planning for Housing and Homelessness Across the Algoma District The Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) is developing a new 10‑Year Housing and Homelessness Plan for 2026-2036. Why is ADSAB Developing a New Plan? As a designated Service Manager, ADSAB is required under the Ontario Housing Services Act, 2011 to maintain a Housing and Homelessness Plan for the communities it serves. ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers or drizzle this morning. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 5.

Thank you Fay, for taking the time to stop at the Wawa Public Library and share your experiences with us! It was a very informative session and our discussion about Alzheimer, Dementia and other brain injuries was interesting and eye-opening. Thank you also to these wonderful people for joining us! Fay’s book “Dementia Widow” is available for checkout as are ...

More than 50 animals received veterinary care during a three-day spay/neuter and wellness event in Mississauga First Nation, helping local families access important care for their animal companions. A total of 18 dogs and 5 cats were spayed or neutered during the Sept. 23-25 MASH-style event. The surgeries will help prevent more than an estimated 1,100 potentially unplanned puppies and ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of drizzle. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h after midnight. Low 14. News Tidbits: Wawa is quickly becoming ...

The Sault Film Festival Creative Hub is launching a 4-week Improv class for people of all experience levels. Designed for all background levels, this course introduces essential improv techniques to strengthen your public speaking and acting performance. Participants will build key communication skills, foster personal and psychological growth, and gain professional advantages, with zero prior experience required. Classes will take ...

Week 19 – 120 golfers, sunny, 14*C. Men’s Night October 1st will be 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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 Anders Dereski Shane Bukowski Kory Charbonneau 30 ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 70% chance of showers. Fog patches developing after midnight. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h after midnight. Low 13.

The Government of Canada has (finally) taken some tangible steps forward to breathe new life into VIA Rail’s long-distance, regional and remote train services. Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced an investment of 4.7 billion dollars to manufacture and maintain 313 brand new passenger rail cars; of which a significant portion will be built in Northern Ontario.   This announcement ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6.

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 9. News Tidbits: Don’t forger the fall fair today at the MMCC. Congratulations to Yasmeen Almukamis of Cambridge who won $2.43 MILLION in Thunder Bay’s September’s 50/50! During the “now-famous” 11:00 Grand ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 675 512 dollars par l’intermédiaire de la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO) afin d’appuyer trois projets qui aideront à rendre le canton de Chapleau plus fort et plus vibrant. Dans le cadre de son plan visant à protéger l’Ontario et à faire en sorte que le Nord reste un endroit ...