Local & Area News

Across Northwestern Ontario, infrastructure projects, municipal growth and resource development continue to drive demand for skilled civil and engineering technology professionals. At the same time, many experienced workers are approaching retirement, creating a need to introduce young people to these career pathways earlier and more intentionally. That is why, on December 2 of last year, Confederation College welcomed 40 local ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay CULTURAL CONVERSATION: PADDLING PELTS – Did you know there was a fur trading post in Agawa Bay? Join Aidan and Anahi 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 PM ...

08:30 – 10:30 WFHT 5KM Colour Fun Run Start: MMCC Pre-Register or day of 10:00 – 11:15 Free Voyageur Canoe Rides #1 of 4 Rides Lion’s Beach (please register, limited seats) 10:00 – 11:15 Free Standup Paddleboard Lessons #1 of 4 Sessions Lion’s Beach (please register only 6 boards available) 10:00 – 15:00 Canada Day Annual Show & Shine Broadway ...

Weather: Today – Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. 30% chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 27. Humidex 31. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening ...

This recall involves Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model numbers SK3000 and SK3020 manufactured before July 2023 and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottle with model number SK3010 discontinued in 2016. The stopper of the recalled Food Jars and Food & Beverage Bottles does not have a pressure relief in the center. The containers were sold in a variety ...

Please be aware that X-Ray will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026. The next regular service day is Thursday, July 2nd.

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: COASTAL MEAT-EATING WILDFLOWERS – Life on Lake Superior’s coastline is no walk in the park! Despite their seemingly delicate nature, many carnivorous plants have adapted to survive on the harsh, exposed rocks of the shoreline. Join Mary and explore how these flowers have developed the ability to ...

On Thursday, June 25th, the graduating class of Michipicoten High School proudly crossed the stage to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diplomas. The ceremony featured songs by MHS’s Drumming Group and speeches from Algoma District School Board Associate Superintendent, Mr. Nic Turco, principal Mrs. Trish Bernath, and this year’s honoured valedictorian, April Charbonneau. Following the presentation of diplomas, MHS staff and community ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 25. Humidex 33. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Low 17. News Tidbits: Sault College is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherri Smith ...

Confederation College has received approval from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to deliver the classroom training component of the Instrumentation and Control Technician apprenticeship program, 447A, at its Thunder Bay campus. The approval designates Confederation College as a Training Delivery Agent for the trade and allows the College to provide apprenticeship training in accordance with the ...

108 Golfers Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. YES! July 1st Ladies Night is business as usual. Thank you to all our sponsors, players, and volunteers. 1st FLIGHT: 1st – Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos     38 2nd –Anya Switzer, Heidi McLaren, Heather Rainville            38 3rd – Jen Lamontagne, Isabel Chicoine, Laura Mitchell      ...

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: CLEVER CORVIDS – Are you smarter than an American Crow? What about a Common Raven? Blue Jay? Canada Jay? Known for their intelligence and importance to LSPP, join Aidan and Ari to discover some of the most brilliant birds and try your hand at some tests to ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 19. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Temperature steady near 18. News Tidbits: Nice to see the beach in use yesterday ...

Jun 28, 2026 at 08:00 We are sorry to report that the closure of Gargantua Road has been further extended due to a bridge failure over Slievert Creek, 2 km from the start of the road. As a result, progress towards repairing the washout along the road has been stalled and the entire road is now closed. Unfortunately, we do ...

Suddenly, at Timmins and District Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Timothy Robert “Tim” Brindley passed away at the age of 59. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Petra Brindley (née Hinz); the loving and caring father of Ashley Brindley (Del), Tyler Brindley (Audrey), and Jocelyn Horman (Larry); and the loving stepfather of Anastacia Gencarelli (Mario). Tim was the proud ...