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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 ...

Aug 13, 2026 at 09:12 ‘August 12, 2026: CUPE 4148 and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU) strongly condemn the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board’s (HSCDSB) decision to move ahead with another round of staffing cuts, warning the reductions will further strain already understaffed schools and reduce support for students with increasingly complex needs. The Board recently notified ...

The Maamwesying Ontario Health Team welcomes Group Health Centre as a new Collaborative Partner in strengthening healthcare for Indigenous Relatives (clients) in the Sault Ste. Marie area. The occasion was marked with a formal Signing Ceremony that included an Indigenous Blanket Exercise, where participants explored the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on the health and wellbeing of the Indigenous ...

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) is pleased to announce that Jonathan Coulman has joined the organization as its new Executive Director, effective July 2026. A respected community leader, Coulman brings extensive experience in the non-profit sector. He previously served as Executive Director of the Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) for 10 years, and as Manager of Career Education and ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), in partnership with the four Northeastern Ontario Workforce Planning Boards, has released a new report examining the recruitment, retention and workforce development challenges facing municipalities across the region. The Municipal Workforce Development and Job Vacancies Survey was launched at the 2026 FONOM Conference in Timmins. It gathered 61 responses from municipal representatives across ...

Leslie (Les) Arnott passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Chapleau Health Centre on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 65. Les was the beloved husband and best friend of Gwen for 40 years, the loving father of Brandon Soyatt (Amy) and the proud grandfather of Emery. He was also a dear brother to ...

Weather: Today – Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 24. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight-Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing near midnight. Low 13.  

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: GRATITUDE SEARCH – Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you’re grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – ...

Week 11, 117 Golfers Reminder that ALL TEAMS are required to fill out a Flight Card with all team names and indicate whether you are a Member or Non Member.  There should be 1 flight card per team. Thank you to all our sponsors, players, and volunteers. 1st Flight 1 Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos 35 2 Kailey Fasciano, ...

Week 11, 132 Golfers Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. Holes with 3 or 4 teams – You must tee off 2 teams only and then the following 1 or 2 teams will continue when clear. This keeps a good flowing pace. Please do not tee off with 3 or 4 teams together. Thank you to all of our ...

The Michipicoten Golf Club held its 6th Annual Glow Ball Tournament sponsored by Northern Lights Ford on Saturday August 8, 2026, and it did not disappoint.  It was a beautiful night with 94 people participating.  There were Mixed, Ladies and Men’s teams, with the winners taking home a $160.00 cash prize. Congratulations to the winners: Men’s Team – Scott Carruthers ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 10. ...