Local & Area News

A message from CAPT: Please help convince the federal government that the Bear Train passenger train service is important and is needed NOW!  There is an opportunity for all of us who want to see the Bear Train on the tracks north of the Sault as soon as possible to provide input to the federal government about allocating funding for ...

The Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA), Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association (WCOWMA), and Waste Water Nova Scotia Society invite all septic system owners across Canada to take part in Septic Awareness Week, taking place September 15–19, 2025. This initiative is aimed at promoting responsible septic system use and maintenance through education and public engagement. Kicking off the week is ...

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGNIFICENT MOOSE MAGNIFIED – These massive mammals have mastered the challenges that come with living along the cold and rugged shores of Lake Superior. Join Lauren and Sree to learn about the impressive adaptations of moose that allow them to thrive in the face ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 26. There are 4 active fires in the Northeast region;  1 is being held and 3 are being observed. The fire hazard is primarily low to moderate across the Northeast Region. Areas of Algonquin Park stretching south to the southern boundary of the fire ...

Weather: Today – Becoming cloudy this morning with showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 15. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Showers. Wind becoming north 30 km/h gusting to 50 this evening. Low 6. Thursday – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. High 15. UV index 3 or ...

Pre-Derby Winners Saturday, August 16th – Team 17, Yves Fortin, Eric Langelier – 25.25 Sunday, August 17th – Team #5, Scott Nuttal, Danny Godin – 29.75 Monday, August 18th – Team #25, Gary Trudeau, Rick Wilson – 33.85 Tuesday, August 19th – Team #10, Justin Burdick, Reg Tivy – 28.75 Wednesday, August 20th – Team #5, Scott Nuttal, Danny Godin ...

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 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 Lauren and Tessa 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 ...

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 25: Haliburton 25 (HAL025) is 0.1 hectares and located 2.5 kilometres northeast of Cloudy Lake, and 3 kilometres north of Highway 60. The fire is not under control. There are 4 active fires in the Northeast region;  1 is not under control and 3 ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 6. Wednesday – Becoming cloudy in the morning with showers. Fog patches dissipating early in the morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late in the morning. ...

Confederation College has relaunched its Community Garden, a reimagined space that brings together students, staff and community members to promote local food production, wellness and sustainable practices. Originally opened in 2013, the garden was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, following a significant redevelopment, the space is once again open and thriving. The revitalized garden supports the United Nations’ Sustainable ...

Rock Island is presenting David Hickey tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26th. David performs with 8-10 Paiste Planet, Symphonic and Sound Creation Gongs. Every Gong features a strong fundamental note tuned to represent a natural harmonic series based on the orbital properties of the Sun, the Earth, the Moon and the other planets. This Theory is based upon Pythagorean Cosmology. 2 Persian ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging the Governments of Canada and Ontario to modernize the Trans-Canada Highway (Highways 11 and 17) across Northern Ontario and designate it as a nation-building project under the Building Canada Act. Unlike the four-lane commercial routes in other provinces, much of Ontario’s Trans-Canada remains two lanes, with some of the highest fatality ...

MONDAY, AUGUST 25 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay CULTURAL CONVERSATION: PADDLING PELTS – Did you know there was a fur trading post in Agawa Bay? Join Tessa to explore the history behind Canada’s oldest company, and how the fur trade built the foundation for Canada as we know it today. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 24. Sudbury 42 (SUD042) was 0.1 hectares in size and on the south shore of Dollars Lake. This fire is now out. Chapleau 13 (CHA013) is 0.1 hectares in size and is located on an island on Puswawa Lake. This fire is under control. ...

Weather: Today Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Wind northwest 20 km/h. High 16. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Clearing. Low 6. Tuesday – A mix of sun and cloud. High 18. UV index 6 or high. Tuesday Night – Clear. Low 8. News Tidbits: Very sad to hear that the search for Steffen ...