Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 10. Tuesday – Increasing cloudiness. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tuesday Evening – Cloudy. Low 15. News Tidbits: Interesting to read in spaceweather.com that researchers have discovered that moths ...

171 golfers enjoyed the warm temperatures of 18C despite it being overcast. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. 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 Score 1st Mitch Lemoyne Lee Bryar Anders Dereski 33 2nd ...

One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 18: Cochrane 17 (COC017) is 109 hectares and is located in the Far North, on the Manitoba border, approximately 100 kilometres southwest of the Hudson Bay. The fire is being observed.   At the time of this update there are 10 active wildland fires in ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Local smoke overnight. Low 8. Sunday – A mix of sun and cloud. High 19. UV index ...

Jul 18, 2025 at 12:32 The highway has been opened, the barricade has been removed at Wawa. Motorists can expect delays up to 15 minutes, 40 kilometres south of Wawa at the re-construction site. At this time, the east or westbound lane is closed. Please drive with care and respect for the workers who are fixing the highway. Jul 18, ...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Marlies Lazarhoff (born Maria Luise Stroph) announce her passing at the Long Term Care Unit of Lady Dunn Hospital on July 10, 2025 in her 92nd year. Marlies will be lovingly remembered by her children, George (Jocelyn), Sylvia, Nadya (Lorne) and John: grandchildren, Jamie (Mimi), Mathew (Hyejoo), Ali and Zoe; great ...

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 17. At the time of this update there are 9 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All are being observed. The wildland fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region. A few spots on the southern border of the fire region, as well as ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. High 18. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Becoming cloudy this evening. 30% chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 10. Saturday – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers in the morning. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Saturday Night ...

Due to widespread weather-related incidents, including flooding, forest fires, extreme heat, and hazardous driving conditions, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging the public to remain alert and informed by using the appropriate resources for timely updates. Please do not call 911 for road closures, weather updates, traffic conditions, or other non-emergency information. This ties up emergency lines and delays ...

Sault College confirms that, on July 17th, Sault College declared eight Full-Time Support Staff positions redundant, and provided the eight staff members in those positions written notice of reassignment. These reassignments will result in the layoff of six Full-Time Support Staff employees, after following the Collective Agreement layoff/bumping process. This difficult decision was made in direct response to unprecedented financial ...

  Canada’s steel workers are facing serious challenges due to the unjust and unprovoked U.S. tariffs and global trade disruptions. In response, the federal government is taking continued action to protect Canada’s steel workers.   Today, local MP Terry Sheehan welcomed Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the FedNor, to Sault Ste. Marie to announce ...

The Municipality of Wawa is pleased to announce the appointment of Maggie Culhane as Economic Development Officer (EDO), a role made possible through generous funding support from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor). This key position will play a vital role in advancing the community’s economic goals and supporting local growth and development. The Municipality would like ...

One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 16: Haliburton 8 (HAL008) is 0.2 hectare and is located on an island on Ten Mile Creek, approximately half a kilometre east of Highway 35. The fire is being held. At the time of this update there are 9 active wildland fires in the Northeast ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 6. Friday – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Friday Night – Cloudy periods with 30% ...

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Drop-In: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: THE LYNX AND THE HARE – It’s an eat or get eaten world out there! Join Wyaln to learn about the fascinating predator-prey dynamic of the Canada Lynx and the snowshoe hare – two experts in surviving the harsh environment along Lake Superior’s ...