Local & Area News

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 7: North Bay (NOR040) was 0.2 hectares and located on the northwest side of Le Grou Lake, approximately 120 metres east of Lampman Road, and 1.5 kilometres south of Dutchman Lake. The fire is out. Haliburton 40 (HAL040) is 0.6 hectares and is located ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High 9. Wind chill minus 3 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low minus 2. Thursday – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the ...

October 26, 1941 – October 5, 2025 George Seeton passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on October 26, 1941, in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, George was the son of the late Oscar and Grace Seeton. He grew up alongside his brothers Floyd, Douglas, Reginald, Harold, Fred, and ...

May 14, 1952 – October 4, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday October 4, 2025.   Beloved wife of Jean Roch Lavoie. Loving mother of Tammy Nelson (John) and Chad Lavoie. Proud grandmother of Justin Lavoie, Cora Nelson and Hana Nelson. Daughter of the late Germaine and Robert Dupuis. Dear sister of Joanne Jennings ...

The Superior East and Sault Ste. Marie detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently seen an increase in complaints of underage youth operating dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other off-road vehicles (ORVs) around local communities. ORV is a broad term that includes single rider and two-up ATVs, utility terrain vehicles (UTV), recreational off highway vehicles (ROV), extreme-terrain ...

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services (MNSCHS) Northern Clinic marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the announcement of a new Indigenous System Navigator (ISN) service. This initiative will provide dedicated support to Indigenous patients and families as they navigate the health care system when admitted to hospital. The Navigator role will be embedded in Services de santé ...

There were six new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 6: Haliburton 36 (HAL036) is 0.5 hectares and is located just east of Irvine Lake, approximately 5.8 kilometres west of Highway 400, and 1 kilometre north of Go Home Lake. The fire is being held. Haliburton 37 (HAL037) is 1.4 hectares and is located ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this evening. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -2. Wednesday –  Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun ...

Oct 2/25 Week #21 92 Golfers Sunny 18*C Saturday Men’s Night Closing on October 9th, Tee times are: 1:00 p.m. Early Round 4:00 p.m. Late Round Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid, and Cart Shack payments need to be paid immediately. Flight Winners: 0 1st Flight Score 1st Jessy Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain Spare 29 2nd Brandon Case Dylan Buckell ...

There were four new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 5. Sudbury 52 (SUD052) is 0.1 hectares in size and is located on the north shore of the central Shanty Bay Lakes. This fire is under control. Sudbury 53 (SUD053) is 2.5 hectares in size and is located 1 kilometre northeast of Paddy Lake. ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. High 15. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low plus 4. Tuesday – Sunny in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. ...

5:30 AM EDT Sunday 5 October 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Strong winds with gusts of 70 to 90 km/h possible tonight into early Monday morning. Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop tonight as a strong low pressure system and associated cold front pushes through northern Ontario. The winds will ease from southwest ...

5:30 AM EDT Sunday 5 October 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Strong winds with gusts of 70 to 90 km/h possible tonight into early Monday morning. Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop tonight as a strong low pressure system and associated cold front pushes through northern Ontario. The winds will ease from southwest to ...

5:30 AM EDT Sunday 5 October 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Strong winds with gusts of 70 to 90 km/h possible tonight into early Monday morning. Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop tonight as a strong low pressure system and associated cold front pushes through northern Ontario. The winds will ease from southwest ...

Passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on Wednesday October 1, 2025 at the age of 72 years.   Beloved husband of the late Nicole (née Berthiaume) Bélanger. Loving father of Nathalie (Kevin), Julie (Patrick) and Jessica. Cherished papi of Emma, Becca, Logan, Liam, Landen, Miguel and Clara. Son of the late Beatrice and Octave ...