Local & Area News

It was Friday the 13th, and unlucky for these two vehicles. SE OPP were called to the scene of a collision between a vehicle and motorcycle late yesterday afternoon at the intersection of  Churchll Avenue and Spruce Street. Although an ambulance attended, no one was taken to hospital. There was quite a bit of damage visible on the rear tail ...

There were 102 Golfers, a great turnout even with the chilly temperatures. Please keep up the pace with group in front of you. 1st FLIGHT: 1st – Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Cindy Jozin – 36 2nd –Toni Rutland, Guylaine Domich, Spare – 37 3rd – Sue Lord, Ashley Coombs, Chanelle Martelli – 40 2nd FLIGHT: 1st – Judy Zagar, Tracey ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region yesterday. Wawa 4 (WAW004) is 1.8 hectares and is located 1 kilometre west of White River, approximately 500 metres south of highway 17. Two FireRanger crews have responded to the fire. The fire is now under control. There are 2 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region; One is ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 3 with risk of frost. Saturday – Sunny. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Saturday Night – Cloudy periods. Low 5. News Tidbits: The 4.5km Annual International Bridge Walk between the twin Soo’s will be held on June 28th. ...

At a celebration in Ulukhaktok today, Canada Post unveiled an upcoming stamp honouring Indigenous leader, Julia Haogak Ogina. The accomplished Inuit drum dance teacher has devoted her life to maintaining the culture and language of her ancestors. Ogina is known for her efforts to retrieve and preserve drum dance songs and the creation of a regional language framework and programs promoting oral learning ...

I’d spent the afternoon fishing, swimming, picking berries, in a quite warm June, at William Teddy’s Park, The day was almost done, as I walked my way home, reluctantly, but as promised, before dark, Life can touch you tenderly when young, before its harsh realities are loudly to your psyche sung, It rose from so low in the eastern sky, ...

There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region yesterday: Wawa 4 (WAW004) is 0.3 hectares and is located 1 kilometre west of White River, approximately 500 metres south of highway 17. Two FireRanger crews have responded to the fire. The fire is not under control. There are 2 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region; One is ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 16. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Clearing late this evening. Low plus 4. Friday – A mix of sun and cloud. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Friday Evening – Clear. Low plus 3. News Tidbits: Confederation College President Michelle Salo delivered her Report ...

Police have arrested and charged two individuals in relation to an infant death that occurred one and a half years ago. On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a hospital in Wawa where an infant was brought in by family members with no vital signs. ...

June 21 is the date for the 3rd Annual LDHCF charity golf tournament ‘9nDine’.  All monies go towards purchasing 10 new hospital beds for the Lady Dunn Health Centre, part of our “We’re not taking this lying down!” campaign. Come out and have a great day golfing – sip some bevies, hope for a hole in one, enjoy a tasty ...

Realizing that many in the community are concerned about matters of faith and spirituality, Jehovah’s Witnesses are inviting all to their annual global convention series, which has the theme “Pure Worship!” Each year, the Witnesses present a free three-day program open to local communities. They will return to the GFL Arena in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario for a motivating event ...

Meditation based on Acts 2: 1-21 “During the 1970’s there was an amazing movie called Star Wars, produced by George Lucas. There was a lot of technology floating around with the Death Star commanded by the Evil Lord Darth Vader and a smaller fighter ships piloted by the Rebels. The movie is a classic adventure story… a battle between Good ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region yesterday. There are 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; 1 is under control and 1 is being observed. The fire hazard is primarily low across the Northeast Region. The following areas have a moderate fire hazard: Hearst, Kapuskasing, Pembroke, Renfrew, Deep River, Bancroft, Bracebridge, and Gravenhurst.

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Hazy this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 14. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this evening. Hazy this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this ...

146 golfers came out and enjoyed an evening of golf, despite the overcast and warmer temperatures than last week, 14. All Golfers are asked to please pay all outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees. A Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors! Without your support, Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight ...