Local & Area News

I have to say; given all of the conditions and experiences we see with increasing frequency throughout the year, it is hard to fathom how there are still climate change deniers. Yet, according to an international survey conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, people seem to doubt the existence of any type of human-caused climate change. Granted, ...

We had 84 golfers!! 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich, Toni Rutland – 37 2nd: Gerry Rose, Guylaine Domich, Suzanne Lacasse – 40 3rd: Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Dawn Campbell – 41 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Sue Lord, Ashley Coombs, Chanelle Charron – 43 2nd: Monique, Kryszewski, Spare – 44 3rd: Connie Taylor, Heather Rainville, Vanessa Skouris – 45 3rd ...

As of January 1, 2025, Northern Credit Union and Copperfin Credit Union will operate as one entity. Today, the credit unions are excited to announce the conclusion of the voting process regarding their proposed merger, expected to create a more diversified and robust entity capable of delivering enhanced value to members, employees, and communities. The voting concluded on June 16th, ...

Drag Story Time on Saturday was fantastic! Engaging storytellers Luke and Lucia recounted well-known tales and some with unexpected endings. We then created unique tie-dye t-shirts taking advantage of the lovely weather. Many thanks to our guest readers and Ellen for her tie-dye help. You’re all incredible and we’re grateful! Thank you all for supporting your Public Library! Don’t forget ...

134 Golfers – Overcast & cool temps Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Dylan Buckel Brandon Case Anders Morden 32 2nd Max Simon Eben Leadbetter Sedrik Rioux 32 3rd Dan Mathias Ray Baronette Jarret Ralph 33 2nd Flight Score 1st Anders Dereski Derek Hardy Spare 34 2nd Bill Matheson Ryan Cooke Greg Dumba 34 3rd Roger Gamache Gilbert Bouchard Guy ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers before morning with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 before morning. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region. The fire hazard south of ...

On June 21st, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) reported that they would be deploying two investigators to Wawa, to investigate an accident involving a Eurocopter AS350 B2 helicopter that occurred yesterday (June 20, 2024) . The TSB will be gathering information and assessing the occurrence.  

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h late this morning. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Clearing overnight. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region. The fire hazard is primarily moderate to high across most of the Northeast ...

Our Charity Golf Tournament is happening this Saturday, June 22. We are looking for 11 golfers to make it a sold out and super event. We need 2 teams of 4 and 3 individuals to complete a team. Great prizes, tasty snacks, delicious dinner and testing your golfing skills; all while supporting our local hospital. Everyone wins when you sign ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. High 18. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 7. Northeast Region Forest Fire Update: There are three fires burning in the Northeast Region. The fire hazard ranges from low to high across most of the Northeast Region except for two areas of extreme fire hazard north of Cochrane and Kapuskasing. News ...

On June 17, 2024 officers from the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist with live military ordnance that was located within the 200 block of Ontario Street in the Township of Schreiber. Members from the Schreiber and Nipigon Detachment (OPP) were supported by the Northwest Region Explosive Disposal Unit as well as 17 Wing ...

Yesterday afternoon, the Wawa Fire Department responded to reports of a fire on Government Road. Upon their arrival, the fire was contained to a trailer loaded with a mattress and other items. Firefighters extinguished the fire.

Every year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responds to fatal road, off-road and marine collisions/incidents that could have had a more positive outcome had the victims worn critical lifesaving equipment. If you’re not wearing your seatbelt, what’s holding you back? Last year (2023), 411 people were killed on OPP-patrolled roads. Among the victims were 69 people who were not wearing ...

  During the 2023-2024 school year, several Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools took part in the School Giving Challenge in support of Autism Ontario. In fact, through the incredible mobilization of its school community, École Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) won the School Giving Challenge and was rewarded with a pizza lunch worth $500.   To achieve this, students and staff at École ...

  Au cours de l’année scolaire 2023-2024, plusieurs écoles du Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon ont participé au Défi des dons scolaires afin d’appuyer Autisme Ontario. D’ailleurs, grâce à la mobilisation incroyable de sa communauté scolaire, l’école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) a remporté le Défi des dons scolaires et est récompensée d’un dîner pizza d’une valeur de 500$.   Pour y arriver, les ...