Local & Area News

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Ranah Fortune (nee Hall) on July 5, 2025, at the age of 80. Ranah was the eldest daughter of Monty and Bertie Hall and was born in Chapleau, Ontario. Ranah’s first years were spent residing in Sinterville as her father Monty, worked at the Sinter Plant for Algoma Ore. ...

Tuesday, July 8th Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: COMMUNITY SCIENCE – How many times have you come across a plant, bird, or animal that you couldn’t identify? Join Lauren to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important! Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

There were four new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Haliburton 6 (HAL006) is 0.1 hectare fire located on a small island in Lingham Lake. This fire is being held. Cochrane 10 (COC010) is 32 hectares in size and is located approximately 23 kilometres north of the Otter River in the far north. This fire is being observed. ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 60% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Low 13. Wednesday – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers in the morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h in the morning. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 5 ...

165 golfers enjoyed the sunny weather and warm temperatures of 18C. 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 Jessy Dechamplain Joey Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain 29 2nd Peter ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 10. Tuesday – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the morning then 30 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon. High 21. Tuesday Night – Cloudy. Low 9. News Tidbits: Glad to hear that evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation are beginning to return ...

On July 1st the Wawa Fire Department was called to George Street because of reports of a downed power line. There was a power line down and firefighters blocked the street preventing any travel along the street. After a short wait, A technician from Algoma Power came and flipped the switch at the pole, and removed the line from the ...

December 2, 1942 – June 30, 2025 R. Neil Mackay at the age of 82, passed away suddenly on Monday June 30, 2025, in Missinabie, Ontario, surrounded by the wilderness he loved so deeply.   Born on December 2, 1942, Neil was a proud graduate of the University of Waterloo and spent his professional life as an Electrical Engineer in ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allan John Schreiber on June 23, 2025, in Guanajuato, Mexico, at the age of 59. He passed in the country that resonated in his heart and over time became his adoptive home. He didn’t see borders – he simply saw a place that mirrored his free spirit and his ...

111 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! 2nd Reminder This Season: Respectfully, please keep up the pace of play with the group in front of you. At no time should 1.5 – 2 empty holes become open in front of your group. This holds up the rest of the field of play and is not ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 95. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Jack. Dear mother of John, and cherished grandmother of Noah and Abby. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Ethel Moore, along with her siblings. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region as of last night. There are currently 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast. Both are being observed.   The fire hazard varies from moderate to high across the Northeast Region. Most of the area along the James Bay coast has a low hazard.

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Showers with a few thunderstorms beginning this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Showers with a few thunderstorms ending after midnight then cloudy. Local amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h gusting to 60 after ...

Peacefully, in Niagara Falls on April 19, 2025, in her 87th year.  Predeceased by her first husband Jakub Halucha (1995), and her second husband Constantino (Joe) Sebastiano (2022).  Dear sister of Miła (Michał) of Młodow, Poland.  Predeceased by her other three siblings – Julek, Grzesiek and Zosia.  Dearly loved mother of Les (Caroline), Henryka Anderson (John) and Jim (Laura).  Proud ...

There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast Region as of last night. There are currently 2 active fires in the Northeast. Both are being observed. The fire hazard varies from low to high across the Northeast Region.