Local & Area News

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 17. At the time of this update there are 9 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All are being observed. The wildland fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region. A few spots on the southern border of the fire region, as well as ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. High 18. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Becoming cloudy this evening. 30% chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 10. Saturday – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers in the morning. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Saturday Night ...

Due to widespread weather-related incidents, including flooding, forest fires, extreme heat, and hazardous driving conditions, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging the public to remain alert and informed by using the appropriate resources for timely updates. Please do not call 911 for road closures, weather updates, traffic conditions, or other non-emergency information. This ties up emergency lines and delays ...

Sault College confirms that, on July 17th, Sault College declared eight Full-Time Support Staff positions redundant, and provided the eight staff members in those positions written notice of reassignment. These reassignments will result in the layoff of six Full-Time Support Staff employees, after following the Collective Agreement layoff/bumping process. This difficult decision was made in direct response to unprecedented financial ...

  Canada’s steel workers are facing serious challenges due to the unjust and unprovoked U.S. tariffs and global trade disruptions. In response, the federal government is taking continued action to protect Canada’s steel workers.   Today, local MP Terry Sheehan welcomed Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the FedNor, to Sault Ste. Marie to announce ...

The Municipality of Wawa is pleased to announce the appointment of Maggie Culhane as Economic Development Officer (EDO), a role made possible through generous funding support from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor). This key position will play a vital role in advancing the community’s economic goals and supporting local growth and development. The Municipality would like ...

One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 16: Haliburton 8 (HAL008) is 0.2 hectare and is located on an island on Ten Mile Creek, approximately half a kilometre east of Highway 35. The fire is being held. At the time of this update there are 9 active wildland fires in the Northeast ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 6. Friday – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Friday Night – Cloudy periods with 30% ...

Jul 16, 2025 at 13:05 This warning ended at 12:34 p.m. Jul 16, 2025 at 06:45 5:37 AM EDT Wednesday 16 July 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Rain, at times heavy, is expected. What: Additional rainfall amounts of 15 to 30 mm with higher amounts possible. Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm over ...

Jul 16, 2025 at 13:05 This warning ended at 12:34 p.m. Jul 16, 2025 at 06:45 5:37 AM EDT Wednesday 16 July 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Rain, at times heavy, is expected. What: Additional rainfall amounts of 15 to 30 mm with higher amounts possible. Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm ...

Jul 16, 2025 at 13:05 This warning ended at 12:34 p.m. Jul 16, 2025 at 06:45 5:37 AM EDT Wednesday 16 July 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Rain, at times heavy, is expected. What: Additional rainfall amounts of 15 to 30 mm with higher amounts possible. Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm over ...

Jul 16, 2025 at 13:05 This warning ended at 12:34 p.m. Jul 16, 2025 at 06:45 5:37 AM EDT Wednesday 16 July 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Rain, at times heavy, is expected. What: Additional rainfall amounts of 15 to 30 mm with higher amounts possible. Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm over ...

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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 Wyaln 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 Superior’s ...

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 15. At the time of this update there are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All 8 fires are being observed. The wildland fire hazard ranges from low to high across the Northeast Region. From Bancroft to Big Cedar, the hazard is extreme.

Weather: Rainfall Warning Today – Showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 14. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers. Local amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low 10. Thursday – Showers ending near noon then mainly cloudy. Local amount ...