Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. High 22. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 11. News Tidbits: Sad to hear that Gloria Steinem died in New York yesterday at the age of 92. She will be remembered for being a journalist, feminist, and activist who dedicated her life to women’s rights.

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 11. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the planned power outage today for a portion of residents on Second Avenue from of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon for a pole replacement. Compliments brand ...

Wawa’s Goose has been adorned with scarves for the Olympic Torch Runs, left its footprints as it took a midnight stroll from the airport to its pedestal in 1968. Apparently it took a midnight flight, but took advantage of the runway for a safe landing. Today though, it takes center stage as a larger-than-life keychain. Today marks the launch of ...

Superior East OPP, EMS and Wawa Fire were called to a single vehicle that had left the road just after 11 this a.m. The 16′ U-Haul Box Truck left the roadway and came to rest in the trees at the bottom of the embankment. EMS did leave the scene with an individual, injuries are unknown.

Week 15 – 158 golfers, sunny, 21*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 Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Joel Dechamplain 31 2nd Max Dechamplain Brandon Case Dylan Buckell 31 3rd Noah Asselin ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers early this morning. Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 25. Humidex 31. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 13. News Tidbits: Don’t forget, today at 10:30 a.m., community members are invited to gather at the Wawa ...

Aug 31, 2026 at 15:16 The vehicle has been moved off to the shoulder, and traffic is now moving on the hill. Aug 31, 2026 at 14:57 This single vehicle incident has closed all travel east and west on the Montreal River Hill. There is no word yet on injuries or length of closure.ON511 reported the closure at 2:42 p.m.

As the Lady Dunn Health Centre celebrates its 75th anniversary, the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation is inviting our communities to celebrate with a gift that will make a difference for patients for years to come. Introducing 75 for 75—a special anniversary fundraising campaign supporting Every Breath Matters, our campaign to fund the purchase of new ventilators for the Lady ...

AÀ l’occasion du 75e anniversaire du Centre de santé Lady Dunn, la Fondation du Centre de santé Lady Dunn invite les membres de nos communautés à se joindre aux célébrations en faisant un don qui fera une différence pour les patients pendant de nombreuses années. Découvrez « 75 pour 75 », une campagne spéciale de collecte de fonds lancée dans ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this morning. Showers beginning early this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 5 to 10 mm. High 20. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Showers ending late this evening then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay DISCOVERING DARKNESS: HUMANS AND THE DARK – Did you know that dark skies are not only beneficial for nocturnal critters, but also for us humans? Join Colin to learn what it means for the park to be a Dark Sky Preserve and why the darkness is important for our health. ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: BEAR AWARE – Campground or Black Bear habitat? You’re standing in both! Join Claire for a meaningful conversation about living alongside Black Bears and discover practical tips to keep your campsite safe—for people and bears. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: ...

Lola Bridges of Etobicoke is taking home an incredible $2,784,817 as the Thunder Bay 50/50 August Dog Days of Summer Grand Prize winner, the largest Grand Prize ever awarded outside of the last three December holiday draws and surpassing last month’s $2,772,840 win. And it turns out the Dog Days of Summer theme couldn’t have been more fitting for this ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 11. News Tidbits: Looks like it will be a lovely day! If you have the day off, might be a great day to go out and enjoy yourself.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a single-vehicle collision near Hornepayne in Algoma District that has resulted in a fatality. On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the OPP responded to reports of a collision involving a single passenger vehicle on Highway 631, approximately 10 kilometres south of Hornepayne. The ...