Local & Area News

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 21. At the time of this update there are 5 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Two are being held, 1 is under control and 2 are being observed. The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region.

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Overcast. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low plus 2. Thursday – Cloudy with 40% chance of rain showers or wet flurries. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h in the morning. High plus 5. ...

Oct 21, 2025 at 19:30 ON511 is advising that the highway has been reopened. Oct 21, 2025 at 18:57 Hwy 17 between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie is currently blocked at McKay Road (just before the Montreal River Hill (southbound) due to a collision (6:30 p.m.). The MTO highway display board (at Pinewood Drive, Wawa) is stating that the highway ...

October 18, 2025 Patricia Berdusco was the fourteenth child and seventh daughter born to parents John and Nora Harvey. The family lived in Granby, Quebec, where she was raised and attended school. Mom loved growing up in such a large family and remembered many Easter and Christmas dinners with over 50 family members attending while she washed dishes for hours ...

The Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) invites employers, leaders, and young professionals to join a free, in-person workshop series on Generational Dynamics in the Workplace, taking place Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie. Facilitated by Nicki Straza from Straza Solutions, these workshops will help participants navigate generational differences, improve communication, and build stronger, more inclusive workplaces. Today’s workplaces ...

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 20: Haliburton 53 (HAL053) is 40 hectares and located west of Highway 509, approximately 0.5 kilometres north of the intersection of Donaldson Road and Highway 509. The local municipality fire department has asked for assistance from Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services. Three FireRanger ...

Weather: Today – Periods of rain. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 9. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain. Low plus 5. Wednesday – Periods of rain ending late in the morning then cloudy with 70% chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h in the morning. High 6. UV index ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 19.   At the time of this update there are 7 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. One of these fires is not under control, 2 are being held, 2 are under control and 2 are being observed.   The fire hazard across ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers this evening. Periods of rain beginning near midnight. Wind becoming east 20 km/h before morning. Low 6. Tuesday – Rain. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to ...

Oct 18, 2025 at 15:45 The transport has been removed. Oct 18, 2025 at 11:06 The eastbound lane is blocked by a disabled transport just before the derelict gas station at Agawa Bay. Please drive carefully in that area until the transport is removed.

Oct 18, 2025 at 08:55 The culvert repairs were completed yesterday, and the road is open. A poster on the FB Group ‘Sultan Road Updates’ stated, “Be careful and slow down at pipe, road will be rough until graders and a-gravel make their way.” Oct 17, 2025 at 07:25 The Sultan Road remains closed at this time. There are barricades ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is deeply concerned by the announcement of an indefinite shutdown at the Ear Falls sawmill. The loss of this facility is not just a blow to one community—it’s a warning signal for all of Northern Ontario’s resource-based towns. For decades, forestry has been a lifeline for Northern families, driving local economies, supporting municipal ...

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced today that electricity prices under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small business and farms will change as of November 1, 2025. Winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in threshold for residential customers on Tiered pricing will also take effect. Also, effective November 1, 2025, the Ontario government’s Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 60% chance of showers overnight. Fog patches overnight. Low 8. Sunday – Periods of rain ending in the afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 ...

On Thanksgiving Sunday, we reflect on our blessings. No one needs to be reminded that we may have much to be grateful for or that others may be worse off than we are. The challenge in a life of faith is to translate the intellectual knowledge of what we should be doing  (ie. Giving thanks) into a spiritual and life-giving ...