Local & Area News

Wednesday Morning News – August 20

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers or drizzle early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 27. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 11. Thursday –  Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 24. Humidex 28. UV index 8 or very high. Thursday ...

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Wawa Family Health Team Welcomes Dr. Thomas Dymond

Welcome to Dr. Thomas Dymond, who joined the Wawa Family Health Team on August 1st, 2025. Thomas is Mi’kmaq from Nova Scotia with roots in Bear River First Nation. He grew up in a charming little town in the Annapolis Valley and went on to earn his undergraduate and master’s degrees in kinesiology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. After completing ...

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Animal Welfare Fundraising Campaign

We are looking for “All Stars” to help us reach our goal of $5,000 for this year to help with vet costs for those who just can’t afford them but are in need of a vet visit. With every $10 donation you get a star on our wall and your name goes in for one of 2 thank you draws ...

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Today at LSPP – Tuesday, August 19th

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MOTH MADNESS – It’s a bee! It’s a leaf! Wait, it’s a… moth? Moths have an impressive closet of disguises, filled with patterns and colours. Join Lauren and Mary to learn how the mind-boggling diversity of moths has been shaped by their friends and ...

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Fred Eaglesmith

Fred Eaglesmith is coming to play three new concerts in small halls in Northeastern Ontario at the far end of September 2025. Fred will be playing live original music alongside the talented Tif Ginn. From the many Fred Eaglesmith shows planned for this fall, as far away Texas, these new northern Ontario shows are the most tightly grouped together. They ...

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You and a New Pet

So, you have decided to get a new pet, wonderful! But here are a few things to think about when deciding on a new pet: Training: Kittens a kitten needs to be taught to use a litter box. Usually the mom cat will train the kittens to use it if the breeder keeps the litter clean and the mom is ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – August 19

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 18. Several fires were called out today, including: Haliburton 23 (HAL023) is 0.4 hectares and located approximately 100 metres north of White Boundary Road, and 2.5 kilometres west of White Lake. The fire is out. Haliburton 22 (HAL022) is 0.5 hectares and located approximately ...

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Tuesday Morning News – August 19th

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers or drizzle. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 13. Wednesday – Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 22. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Wednesday Night – Cloudy periods. Low 12. Marine Weather: ...

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Premier Doug Ford’s Speech at the 2025 AMO Conference

Premier Ford delivered the following remarks at the 2025 Association of Ontario Municipalities annual general meeting and conference. “Good morning, everyone! It’s great to be back here in Ottawa with all of you… For the 2025 AMO Conference. I want to start by thanking Mayor Robin Jones… And everyone at AMO for hosting this year’s conference. And I want to ...

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Today at LSPP – Monday, August 18th

MONDAY, AUGUST 18 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: THE SECRET LIFE OF FLYING SQUIRRELS – It’s a bird? It’s a plane? Wait… It’s a Northern Flying Squirrel! Join Rose to discover more about these nocturnal critters and the secrets behind their gift of “flight”. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – August 18

There were 4 new wildland fires confirmed by the evening of August 17: Haliburton 23 (HAL023) is 0.4 hectares and located approximately 100 metres north of White Boundary Road, and 2.5 kilometres west of White Lake. The fire is not under control. Sudbury 33 (SUD033) was 0.1 hectares and located on Alvinholme Island on Georgian Bay. The fire is out. ...

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Monday Morning News – August 18

Weather: Today Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 19. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Low 11. Tuesday – Cloudy with 30% chance of showers. High 18. UV index 4 or moderate. Tuesday ...

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Hwy 17N (Wawa to White River) Closed for Short Time due to Collision

Highway 17 was closed for a short time this afternoon creating long lineups on both sides of the collision site, former Windmill (20kms east of White River). Traffic was heavier than normal because of a tragic collision that closed Hwy 11 for the majority of the day, making 17 the detour route. The collision appeared to be between three vehicles: ...

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Ladies Night – August 13th

99 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! 1st Flight: 1st – Laura Mitchell, Jen Lamontagne, Spare 39 2nd – Guylaine Domich, Jenny Hughes, Lanie Rutland-Kelly 39 3rd – Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos 39 2nd Flight: 1st – Chanelle Martelli, Ashley Coombs, Sarah Perreria 42 2nd – Delmarr Lowe, Kassandra Kenny, Spare 45 3rd ...

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Today at LSPP – August 16th

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Drop-in: 1:00PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay DISCOVERING DARKNESS: ASK AN ASTRONOMER – Have you ever wondered how to use a telescope? Have you wished to know the names of the stars? Ask special guest astronomer Jeffery Deans to discover the wonders of space and get answers to your burning questions! Drop in: 7:30 PM ...

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