Local & Area News

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of new strategic investments to modernize and strengthen Canada’s softwood lumber industry in the face of global trade uncertainty and rising domestic demand. The comprehensive support package—announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney—includes measures to improve access to financing, enhance market and product diversification, prioritize Canadian wood in ...

Weather: Today – Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Local smoke. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 23. Humidex 30. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Low 16. Friday – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late ...

The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) is informing the community of upcoming temporary closures of the Emergency Department at the following locations due to physician shortages: ·        RICHARDS LANDING – MATTHEWS SITE: From 8:00 am on Thursday, August 7th, reopening at 8:00 am on Friday, August 8th. ·        THESSALON SITE: From 8:00 am on Friday, August 8th, reopening at 8:00 ...

Father Eric will be doing weekend Masses while Father Joe is away on vacation. Schedule:For Mass and Mass Intentions Sat 9 7:00 pm For the repose of Venturino & Stella Trovarello by Sivana Paradis. Sun 10 9:00 am For the repose of Isabelle Liard by Janet Besner. Sat 16 7:00 pm For the repose of Sharon Stevens by Silvana Dereski. ...

Wednesday, August 6th Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay RECREATION SKILLS: BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS – Are you eager to start birding but not sure where to begin? Join Kelly to learn some helpful beginner birding tips and explore some of the species found in the park with your very own birding checklist! Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 5. There are currently twelve active fires in the region; two are under control and ten are being observed. The wildland fire hazard ranges mostly from low to high across the northeast, with an area near Kawartha highlands showing an extreme hazard.

August 5, 2025 West Kelowna, British Columbia The global trade landscape has fundamentally changed. To meet this moment, Canada’s new government is developing a comprehensive industrial strategy. It will invest in domestic production, develop Canadian expertise, support our companies to retool and reinvest, and help industries pivot to a growing Canadian market and those of new, reliable trading partners around ...

Le 5 août 2025 West Kelowna (Colombie-Britannique) Le commerce mondial a changé de fond en comble. Pour relever ce défi, le nouveau gouvernement du Canada élabore une stratégie industrielle exhaustive. Il investira dans la production intérieure, perfectionnera le savoir-faire canadien, aidera nos entreprises à se moderniser et à réinvestir, et apportera à nos industries le soutien nécessaire pour s’adapter à ...

August 6, 2006 Gone 19 years. To dearly loved, to never be forgotten. Love Gerry

Weather: Today – Sunny. Local smoke. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 25. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high. Tonight Increasing cloudiness. 40% chance of showers overnight. Local smoke. Low 17. Thursday – A mix of sun and cloud with 60% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Local smoke in the morning. Wind becoming ...

One person is facing criminal charges after an incident involving a firearm. On July 27, 2025 at approximately 9:37 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police was notified of an assault that occurred on Ontario Street in Wawa. Witnesses reported two individuals had engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical, with one individual pointing a firearm at the second ...

Don passed away at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) with his loving wife and family by his side, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the age of 84. Beloved husband and best friend of his caring wife, Mary. Cherished father of Debbie Lee Sawatzky (Ken), Kymberli Rose Aitkenhead (Rory), Donald Jr., and predeceased by his loving daughter Doreen Laurie ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 Ari to discover some of the most brilliant birds and try your hand at some tests to see if ...

Three new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 4: North Bay 5 (NOR005) was 0.1 hectare and located next to Jocko River Road, approximately 7 kilomteres northwest of Highway 63. The fire is out. Haliburton 11 (HAL011) is 0.4 hectare and located approximately 100 metres west of Silver Lake, and 600 metres north ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Local smoke late this morning and this afternoon. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers early this evening then clear. Risk of a thunderstorm ...