Local & Area News

Weather: Air Quality Satement Continues Today – Sunny. Local smoke. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Local smoke. Low 9. Sunday – Increasing cloudiness early in the morning. 60% chance of showers late in the afternoon. Local smoke in the morning and early in the afternoon. High 22. UV index 5 or moderate. Sunday Evening – ...

Jun 6, 2025 at 14:10 After months of collaborative efforts between Township staff, council members, and Cinnamon Toast New Media Inc. — the creative agency procured to execute the work — the Township of Hornepayne is proud to reveal its updated brand identity. The logo, which is based upon feedback collected from one-on-one interviews, focus groups, and a digital survey, ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region on June 5th. There are 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; 1 – Wawa002 is now at 10.8 hectares and is called under control and 1 is being observed. The fire hazard varies from low to high across the Northeast Region.

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Clearing this afternoon. Widespread smoke late this morning and this afternoon. High 18. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Widespread smoke. Low 5. Saturday – Sunny. Local smoke. High 20 with temperature falling to 16 in the afternoon. UV index 7 or high. Saturday Evening – Clear. Low 8. News Tidbits: Congratulations – The National ...

On June 4, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant in Wawa. Police attended an apartment complex on Churchill Avenue and seized more than 30 grams of suspected cocaine (estimated street value exceeding $3000), more than 48 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine (estimated street value exceeding $4800) more than 760 tablets of ...

Jun 5, 2025 at 09:33 We are experiencing staffing pressure in our Locum Physician group for ER coverage today, June 5th, 2025. The Emergency Department (ED) will remain open; however, we ask that you visit the ED only if you have an emergency. We will be leaning on our local physicians to provide unscheduled coverage as well as our Nurse ...

Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Wildfire smoke may remain in place for the next several days for some areas.(area shown in grey on the map at right) As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events. You may experience mild and common ...

There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Wawa 3 (WAW003) is 0.1 hectares and is located on the end of a peninsula on the right side of Koandowango Lake, approximately 3 kilometres south of Caramat. It is now out. There is 1 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region; WAW002 is being held at 8 ...

Weather:  Today – Sunny. High 16. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Low +5. Friday – Mainly cloudy. Clearing late in the afternoon. Local smoke in the afternoon. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Friday Evening – Cloudy periods with 30% chance of showers. Low +5. News Tidbits: Marc Garneau, first Canadian astronaut (he made three ...

With the 9&Dine Golf Tournament ahead of us, the Foundation is launching “We’re not taking this lying down!” – a campaign to purchase ten (10) new hospital beds. Most of the current beds at the LDHC are from when the new facility was built 23 years ago. Mattresses have been replaced, and many repairs have been done, but most of ...

Jun 4, 2025 at 08:14 TO ALL OUR SENIORS, HAPPY SENIOR’S MONTH! Join us, at the Wawa Public Library, on Thursday, June 5th from 1-3 p.m., when Canadian Red Cross representative Louisa van Lith will have a table with information for programs available for Seniors through the Red Cross. If you are short on time and want to stop in ...

Scripture John 17:20-26 Jesus prays that they all may be one. (excerpts from service)  “Notice that Jesus prays for his disciples. Then, he prays for those who will believe in him through their witness. And what does he ask for on their behalf? That they be one, that there be unity in their hearts. That they be one. Maybe Jesus ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by yesterday evening.. There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; 1 is under control, 1 is being held, and 1 is being observed. WAW002 is being held at 6ha The fire hazard is moderate to extreme in the Northeast Region from Sault Ste. Marie to Cochrane, ...

Weather: Today – Clearing. Local smoke early this morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low +3. Thursday – Mainly sunny. Local smoke in the afternoon. High 16. UV index 7 or high. Thursday Evening – Cloudy periods with 30% chance of showers. Low +3. Air Quality: Smoke is causing or expected to cause ...

4:24 AM EDT Wednesday 4 June 2025 Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Wildfire smoke may remain in place for the next several days for some areas.(area shown in grey and pink on the map at right) As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, ...