Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 7. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: At the time of this update, there are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 1 ...

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m. police were called by a resident on Amsterdam Road stating that an unknown man just entered their house with a knife, was acting very erratic, and looked to be high on drugs. Upon police arrival, the man ran out of the residence yelling that there was a bear chasing him. Because of ...

Police were called to an Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) collision which claimed the life of one person. On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m. the East Algoma Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma Paramedic Services responded to an ORV (side-by-side) collision on a gravel road in a remote location off the Portelance Road north of Elliot Lake. A collision occurred ...

Joel 2:21-27   The prophet Joel writes after a time of ecological disaster: a locust infestation that consumes Israel’s food supply. As we continue to observe ecological disaster in our own time due to emission of green house gases into the atmosphere, where can we find the same reassurance of God’s providence that Joel writes about? Where is God for those ...

Split the Pot Lottery is back with more winners than ever! From October 16 to November 27, this collaborative fundraising effort supports 68 participating hospitals across Ontario and offers players 82 total chances to win — 69 chances to win Early Bird prizes totaling $109,000 and 13 chances to win a split of the grand prize payout, estimated to be ...

Glen Morningstar of Blind River is celebrating after winning an ONTARIO 49 top prize worth $2 million in the September 7, 2024 draw.   Glen, a father and grandfather, has been playing the lottery with OLG for 40 years. He enjoys playing ONTARIO 49, LOTTARIO, LOTTO 6/49, and LOTTO MAX. Glen carefully selects his numbers, which are based on family ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 11. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low +2. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is ...

Ontario parents who have experienced a stillbirth now can receive a commemorative document in remembrance of their child. The Ontario government is also removing the associated cost and simplifying the process of obtaining a certified copy of stillbirth registration. “A stillbirth is a heartbreaking experience for any family. Our government understands the importance of honouring the memory of a lost ...

Thank you again to Joanie Clement for sharing her beautiful artwork with us and for helping us celebrate First Nation Public Library Week! Thank you also to everyone who came out to the Adult Craft and kids Story and Craft Club to make the Native Wall Art. We hope you enjoyed the activity! Our grand finale for the week was ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries or drizzle. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 60. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Clearing after midnight. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low -3. Wind chill -5 overnight. Northeast Forest ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford issues the following statement on Thanksgiving: “This Thanksgiving, I want to extend my best wishes to everyone celebrating this holiday across Ontario as we take stock and give thanks for the blessings of the past year. Ontario is a place of incredible natural beauty. Our cities and towns are bustling with culture, innovation and a spirit ...

Le premier ministre Doug Ford a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de l’Action de grâce : « Cette Action de grâce, je tiens à partager mes meilleurs vœux avec tous ceux qui célèbrent cette fête partout en Ontario alors que nous faisons le bilan et nous exprimons notre gratitude pour les bienfaits de la dernière année. L’Ontario est un ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 7. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low minus 1. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 11. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Low plus 1. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 9 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; 1 is not under control and 8 are being observed. The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region with two ...

Oct 12, 2024 at 00:51 The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people in relation to an ongoing death investigation. On July 6, 2024, police were called after an unknown person with no vital signs was left at a hospital in Blind River. The person was transported to hospital by two individuals in a ...