Local & Area News

Northeast Fire Region By the evening of August 1, there were 49 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 21 are not yet under control, 28 are either being held, under control or being observed. There were ten new fires confirmed in the region today, one of which has already been called out. All of the new fires confirmed ...

Weather – A few showers ending this morning then mainly cloudy. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. High 18. UV index 6 or high. Marine – Wind north 10 knots backing to northwest 10 this morning then becoming light near midnight. Wind becoming southeast 10 Friday morning except light over eastern sections Friday morning and afternoon. Waves one half metre. Chance of showers this ...

May Contain Nuts- Eat The Cake August 2018 Jenelle McAuley, RD Tell me about your diet. And no I don’t mean your Atkins diet or keto diet- those are not diets, they are torture. Tell me about all the things you eat. My diet? It contains fruits and veggies, coffee, lots of coffee. Some days it’s green smoothies and salads, ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind light increasing to north 20 knots early this morning except light over eastern sections today. Wind diminishing to north 15 near midnight except light over eastern sections Thursday morning. Wind diminishing to northwest ...

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Forest Fire Situation Update Northeast Fire Region July 31, 2018 Time of Report 10:45 By the evening of July 31, there were 41 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 13 are not yet under control, 28 are either being held, under control or being observed. There were five new fires confirmed in ...

  I live in Wawa, Ontari, and I am homeless. I have asked for help to write this piece, as I struggle with access to computers and the Internet. I want to just clear the air for those who are saying, “I deserve my current situation and that my life would be different. If, I had made better choices.” You ...

  David Archibald, the Happiest Camper in Ontario is touring in a 30 park concert tour. He has written five sings to help celebrate Ontario Parks’ 125th anniversary! David says “I’m thrilled to embark on this grand tour of 30 parks to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of Ontario Parks. It’s a fantastic job! I will unleash five new songs ...

    Don has had many passions in his life, fishing, music, painting. Now he has added a new talent to his list, teaching. Don has started teaching art classes at Agawa Bay in Lake Superior Provincial Park. His classes are held every Tuesday (July and August), and if you wish to attend (there is one today), call The Lake Effect ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind light becoming south 10 knots early this evening then increasing to north 15 Wednesday morning. Wind increasing to north 20 near noon Wednesday then diminishing to north 15 Wednesday evening. Waves one-half metre or less building to one ...

Ron Rody has been acclaimed Mayor of Wawa for the next term of municipal council. According to the list of certified candidates released at 13:51 today, the following are vying for a seat as councillor of Wawa. James Brown, Cathy Cannon, Mitch Hatfield, Robert Reece are the new candidates. They are joined by Bill Chiasson, Pat Tait and Sandra Weitzel ...

  Today, Ontario joins the international community to raise awareness of human trafficking and make it clear that this heinous crime will not be tolerated in our communities. “I think a lot of Ontarians would be shocked to learn that girls, women and vulnerable people are being abused and exploited by human traffickers right here in our backyard,” said Minister ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Marine – Wind light today tonight and Tuesday. Waves less than one half metre. Fog patches dissipating Tuesday evening. News Tidbits – It is an item to be watched. CBC reports that British lawmakers want Facebook to be liable for “fake news.” Increasingly there is more and more news ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Marine – Wind light today tonight and Monday. Waves less than one half metre. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Fog patches forming near midnight and dissipating near noon Monday. News Tidbits –  In light of Greyhound pulling out, Kasper Transportation has announced that they are stepping in September ...

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Forest Fire Situation Update – Northeast Fire Region July 28, 2018 Time of Report 11:50 By the evening of July 28 there were 39 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 12 are not yet under control, 27 are either being held, under control or being observed. There were no new fires discovered ...