Local & Area News

Strong Winds Possible Tonight (White River – Dubreuilville)

5:30 AM EDT Sunday 5 October 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Strong winds with gusts of 70 to 90 km/h possible tonight into early Monday morning. Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop tonight as a strong low pressure system and associated cold front pushes through northern Ontario. The winds will ease from southwest ...

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Strong Winds Possible Tonight (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

5:30 AM EDT Sunday 5 October 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Strong winds with gusts of 70 to 90 km/h possible tonight into early Monday morning. Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop tonight as a strong low pressure system and associated cold front pushes through northern Ontario. The winds will ease from southwest ...

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BÉLANGER, Michel

Passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on Wednesday October 1, 2025 at the age of 72 years.   Beloved husband of the late Nicole (née Berthiaume) Bélanger. Loving father of Nathalie (Kevin), Julie (Patrick) and Jessica. Cherished papi of Emma, Becca, Logan, Liam, Landen, Miguel and Clara. Son of the late Beatrice and Octave ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – October 4

There were no new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 3. At the time of this update there are five active wildland fires in the Northeast Region.  One of these fires is not under control and four are being held. The wildland fire hazard is low to moderate across the northern portion of the ...

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Saturday Morning News – October 4

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 26. Humidex 32. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 18. Sunday – Sunny. ...

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This Weekend – Hockey!

The ice is in, and the first set of Exhibition Games will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Game Schedule: Saturday, October 4th 1 – 2:30 Soo Jr. Greyhounds vs Thunder Bay Queens U15A 2:30 – 4 Soo Jr. Greyhounds vs Thunder Bay Queens U18A 5 – 6:30 Soo Jr. Greyhounds vs Thunder Bay Queens ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – October 3

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 2. North Bay 34 (NOR034) is 4 hectares in size and located approximately 1 kilometre west of Harry May Lake. This fire is not under control. At the time of this update there are five active wildland fires in the Northeast Region.  Three of ...

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Friday Morning News – October 3

Weather: Today Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this morning. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. High 21. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 10. Saturday – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipating in the ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – October 2

There were three new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 1. North Bay 32 (NOR032) is 12 hectares in size and located approximately 1 kilometre southwest of Pine Lake. This fire is not under control. North Bay 33 (NOR033) is 0.2 hectares in size and located 1 kilometer east of Restoule Lake. This fire ...

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Thursday Morning News – October 2

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 20. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 12. Friday –  Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early in the morning. Becoming a ...

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Glam for Good 2025 – Get your ticket now!

Join us for an evening of glitz, glam, great food, terrific auction items and dancing as we try again to raise $24,000 in one night. Put Saturday, November 8th at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre on your calendar! Lady Dunn Health Centre needs new beds for patients and Long Term Care residents.  A new bed costs $15,000 and we are ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – October 1

Psalm 91   God will raise you up on eagle’s wings. Using the metaphor of an eagle, Psalm 91 beautifully describes the transformation and gentle saving power of God. Many First Nations revere the majestic bird’s spiritual power: The eagle is sacred because it flies closest to  the Creator and symbolizes respect, honour, strength, courage and wisdom. Everyone has troubling times ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – October 1

There were two new fires in the Northeast Region after the Media Advisory last night: Chapleau 15 (CHA015) is 1 hectare in size and is under control. This fire is located between September and October Lake. Haliburton 32 (HAL032) was 0.1 hectares in size and located on the southern shore of Nunikani Lake. This fire is now out. There was ...

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Wednesday Morning News – October 1st

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Clear. Low 8. Thursday –  Sunny. Wind becoming south 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Thursday Night – Clear. Low 14.

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