Local & Area News

With the 9&Dine Golf Tournament ahead of us, the Foundation is launching “We’re not taking this lying down!” – a campaign to purchase ten (10) new hospital beds. Most of the current beds at the LDHC are from when the new facility was built 23 years ago. Mattresses have been replaced, and many repairs have been done, but most of ...

Jun 4, 2025 at 08:14 TO ALL OUR SENIORS, HAPPY SENIOR’S MONTH! Join us, at the Wawa Public Library, on Thursday, June 5th from 1-3 p.m., when Canadian Red Cross representative Louisa van Lith will have a table with information for programs available for Seniors through the Red Cross. If you are short on time and want to stop in ...

Scripture John 17:20-26 Jesus prays that they all may be one. (excerpts from service)  “Notice that Jesus prays for his disciples. Then, he prays for those who will believe in him through their witness. And what does he ask for on their behalf? That they be one, that there be unity in their hearts. That they be one. Maybe Jesus ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by yesterday evening.. There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; 1 is under control, 1 is being held, and 1 is being observed. WAW002 is being held at 6ha The fire hazard is moderate to extreme in the Northeast Region from Sault Ste. Marie to Cochrane, ...

Weather: Today – Clearing. Local smoke early this morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low +3. Thursday – Mainly sunny. Local smoke in the afternoon. High 16. UV index 7 or high. Thursday Evening – Cloudy periods with 30% chance of showers. Low +3. Air Quality: Smoke is causing or expected to cause ...

4:24 AM EDT Wednesday 4 June 2025 Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Wildfire smoke may remain in place for the next several days for some areas.(area shown in grey and pink on the map at right) As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, ...

Yesterday afternoon, a bush fire began about 17km south of White River. The MNR mapping website stated that it began about 2 p.m. yesterday, and was measured at 6 hectares or about 15 acres.   Mapping from ‘Windy.com’ placed the fire just west of Highway 17 off of Saniga Road, in the area where logging is taking place.   Quick ...

Alamos Gold Inc. reported a summary of the voting results of its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on May 29, 2025. The Company is also announcing the retirement of David Gower from the Board of Directors, and the appointment of Alexander Christopher, Chana Martineau, and Richard McCreary. “On behalf of the Board and management team, ...

There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Wawa 2 (WAW002) is 6 hectares and is located half a kilometre west of Highway 17, and approximately 7 kilometres northeast of Pokei Lake. The fire is not under control. There are currently 2 FireRanger crews assigned to the fire. Two CL-415 waterbombers and a lead birddog aircraft ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this morning. Showers beginning this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. Hazy early this morning. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 20. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Low 12. Wednesday ...

Mary passed peacefully in her 102nd year, with her family by her side on May 31, 2025. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband Tony. She is missed and mourned by her loving family – her children Rudy (Lise) and Susan Johnson (Rob); grandsons Matthew (Erin), Nick (Lauren), and Jesse Johnson; and great-grandchildren Lucas, Elena, Brooke, Brianna and Bailey.   ...

There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 5 (COC005) is 2.8 hectares and is located approximately 6 kilometres west of Hearst, next to Highway 11. The fire is not under control. There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; 1 is under control, and 2 are not under control.   The fire ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Hazy. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers overnight. Hazy this evening. Low 14. Tuesday – Showers. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late in the morning. High 20. UV index 3 or ...

Frost Advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Marathon – Schreiber, White River – Dubreuilville, and other communities as shown in the map to the right in grey Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Temperatures are expected to reach near zero tonight into the early ...

May 31, 2025 at 14:39 The new steel tariffs announced by Donald Trump are arbitrary, illegal, and completely unjustified. They threaten to further damage the vital relationship between our two countries and will raise costs for businesses and consumers on both sides of the border.   Canada’s and America’s steel industries are deeply integrated — we build together, and we ...