Local & Area News

It is with profound sadness that the family announces Renald’s passing surrounded by his family Susan Skyum, Joanne Boissoneau and other members via FaceTime. Renald was born in New Brunswick on February 20, 1956. Son of the late David Hache (1981) and Beatrice Hache (1984). Renald had a love for his family at gatherings. He would entertain with his guitar ...

Suddenly, at Timmins and District Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Timothy Robert “Tim” Brindley passed away at the age of 59. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Petra Brindley (née Hinz); the loving and caring father of Ashley Brindley (Del), Tyler Brindley (Audrey), and Jocelyn Horman (Larry); and the loving stepfather of Anastacia Gencarelli (Mario). Tim was the proud ...

Week #5 –  174 Golfers, Raining, 25*C. Please only put one Team’s Score on a Scorecard and ensure it is totalled properly. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Jessy Dechamplain Joey Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain 31 2nd Perry Kauk Greg Robinson Ron Hale 33 3rd Chris Buckell Gilles Pelletier Blair Mills 33 2nd Flight Score 1st Brandon Case Bradley Case Devon ...

    The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to celebrate its first cohort of student recipients of the Mino Bimaadiziwin or Mino/Milo Pimatisiwin Scholarship. This distinction aims to honour and support First Nations, Métis, or Inuit students who embody the spirit of Mino Bimaadiziwin or Mino/Milo Pimatisiwin through their cultural awareness, sense of responsibility and connectedness with the community. ...

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay GUIDED HIKE: BIRDING BASICS – Calling all budding birdwatchers! Are you interested in birding but don’t know where to begin or a novice looking to enhance your skills? Join Kelly for a short walk along the Coastal Trail where you’ll be introduced to skills that will help you explore the exciting ...

A driver was arrested and charged after vehicle stop on Highway 17 near the Highway 108 junction. On June 25, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint regarding a westbound small blue car all over the road, crossing the center line and nearly colliding with oncoming vehicles. Police located and stopped the ...

A driver is facing stunt driving charges after being stopped for travelling more than double the posted speed limit on Highway 17. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m., a member of the Superior East Wawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle travelling at 185 kilometres per hour in a ...

On June 24, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people after a traffic stop on Highway 17 between Maple Ridge Road and Brownlee Road. Police stopped the black pickup truck after receiving an alert from the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and learned the occupants were wanted in relation to previous criminal ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers early this evening then clear. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Low 11. News Tidbits: Congratulations ...

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: LAKE SUPERIOR, A TALE OF FIRE AND ICE – Though they lie quietly, the rocks beneath our feet tell the story of the powerful natural forces that created Lake Superior and the dramatic landscape of the park we know today. Join us to explore Lake Superior’s exciting ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard “Skip” Hawthorne. He passed away peacefully at Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the age of 82 year with family by his side.   Born and raised in Conlig, Northern Ireland, Richard was the youngest and last surviving member of the original Hawthorne ...

A driver is facing stunt driving charges after being stopped for travelling more than double the posted speed limit on Highway 17. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m., a member of the Superior East Wawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle travelling at 185 kilometres per hour in ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers this evening then clear. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 9. News Tidbits: Sad to hear that David Clayton-Thomas has died at ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h near noon. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing after ...

129 Golfers!! New record! Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. A friendly reminder that if teams are backing up behind you and there are empty holes ahead, you must let them play through 😊 1st FLIGHT: 1st – Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich                   35 2nd –Cassee Provost, Marcie DLF, Rachael Korytko-Amos                  38 3rd – Sue Switzer, ...