Local & Area News

Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 26

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 25. At the time of this update there are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. The wildland fire hazard varies from low to moderate across the majority of the Northeast Region, with the exception of portions of the Cochrane sector, as well ...

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Friday Morning News – September 26th

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 5. Saturday –  Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers late in the morning and early afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 in the morning. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Saturday Night – Clear. ...

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Ontario Autism Coalition Responds to Claims Linking Acetaminophen to Autism

The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) is aware of recent announcements from the United States suggesting that acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and that leucovorin could serve as a “cure.” These claims are not supported by credible science. They oversimplify decades of research and cause real harm to both the autistic community and pregnant people alike.   ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 25

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 24. At the time of this update there are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. The wildland fire hazard varies from low to moderate across the Northeast Region.

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Thursday Morning News – September 25th

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of drizzle early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 17 with temperature falling to 12 this afternoon. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Clearing before morning. Fog patches developing after midnight. Wind becoming northeast 20 ...

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SE OPP – Investigation continues into helicopter vandalism

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of mischief on Maple Street in Foleyet. Preliminary investigation revealed that between 6:00 p.m. on September 3, and 7:30 a.m. on September 4, a helicopter parked overnight at a property on Maple Street was vandalized. The aircraft sustained significant damage, including a broken windshield ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – September 24

Luke 16:1-13    The parable of the dishonest manager Is it a proper thing to be dishonest at work and then be rewarded for your shrewdness? It doesn’t sound right to us, but Luke tells us a story in which that happens. Jesus comes to us in order to reverse the existing order of things. Luke is full of situations in ...

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Ladies Night Golf – September 17

93 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! Next week will be the final week of tee time scheduling.  With our daylight setting earlier we continue any remaining league nights as Shotgun beginning October 1st, 2025. For anyone who wants to participate, it will be 1 round at 4 p.m. Shotgun. There is a possibility for ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 24

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 23. At the time of this update there are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. The wildland fire hazard varies from low to moderate across the Northeast Region.

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Wednesday Morning News – September 24th

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of drizzle this morning. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of drizzle overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 11. Thursday – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of drizzle early in the morning. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind becoming southwest ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Be Proactive, Reduce Bear Attractants

The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging residents across the region to take proactive steps to reduce bear attractants following a significant increase in bear-related calls. So far in September 2025, officers have responded to 65 calls for service involving bears – many of which involved sightings in residential areas. While not all bear encounters pose an immediate ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 23

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 22. At the time of this update there are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. The wildland fire hazard varies from low to moderate across the Northeast Region.

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Tuesday Morning News – September 23

Weather: Today – A few showers ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low 11. Wednesday – A mix ...

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Rainfall Warning (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)

5:15 AM EDT Tuesday 23 September 2025 Rain, at times heavy, continues. Additional local rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm possible for areas north and east of Chapleau. Rainfall amounts near 70 mm have been observed over the Chapleau area. The line of showers will continue to push north and ease through the morning. Heavy downpours can cause flash ...

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Locally Heavy Rain Continues Today (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

5:16 AM EDT Tuesday 23 September 2025 Locally heavy rain continues today. Additional local rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm possible. Continuing through early this afternoon. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural ...

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