Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Overcast. High plus 4. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries or rain showers late this evening and overnight. Low plus 1. Sunday – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries or rain showers changing to 30 percent chance of rain showers near noon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late in the ...

Affectionately known as “YBone” or Johnny to those who knew him best, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on January 12, 1970, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Johnny left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew him. Johnny was predeceased by his parents, John Yukich and Mary (née Murphy).   ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the communities to prioritize safety tonight, Halloween. With children taking to the streets in costumes and neighbors preparing for trick-or-treaters, it’s essential to stay vigilant and be aware of safety measures. This year, we invite residents to join us in making Halloween safe and fun for everyone by following our helpful tips. Children ...

We are deeply disappointed and frustrated by Scotiabank’s decision to close its Marathon branch in May of 2026. This closure represents yet another blow to small northern communities that continue to lose essential services without meaningful consultation or consideration of the long-term impacts. For decades, Scotiabank has benefited from the loyalty and trust of residents, local businesses, and community organizations ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the afternoon of October 30.   At the time of this update there are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. One is under control and two are being observed.   The fire hazard is low across most of the Northeast Region. It is moderate from Foleyet ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 4. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 0. Saturday – Mainly cloudy. High 4. UV index 2 or low. Night – Cloudy. Low -4. News Tidbits: It is Halloween, and trick or treaters ...

Batchewana First Nation acknowledges and supports the recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, in which Justice Myers ruled in favour of Garden River First Nation and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek regarding the legal fees paid in the Robinson Huron Treaty annuities case. In his ruling, Justice Myers found that the Partial Contingency Fee Agreement and the legal fees charged ...

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the afternoon of October 29. North Bay 44 (NOR044) was a 0.1 hectare fire located on the north shore of Lake Nipissing. This fire is now out. At the time of this update there are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. One is under control and ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 10. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind becoming north 20 km/h before morning. Low 1. Friday – Increasing cloudiness early in the morning. Wind north 20 km/h. High 4. UV index 2 or low. Friday Night –  Cloudy with 30% chance of rain showers or flurries. Low zero. News Tidbits: ...

Oct 30, 2025 at 07:05 Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, reflecting ongoing trade-related headwinds and continued execution of the Company’s electric arc furnace (“EAF”) transformation. Unless otherwise specified, all amounts are in Canadian ...

Oct 30, 2025 at 07:05 Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, announced a planned leadership transition as part of its ongoing succession planning process. Michael Garcia, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, will retire from Algoma Steel at the end of this calendar year after successfully leading the Company ...

MPP Bourgouin’s Private Member’s Bill, The Northern Highways 11 & 17 Safety Act, 2025, was debated today (October 30, 2025) at Queen’s Park – calling on the Ford government to take long-overdue action to make Northern Ontario’s highways safer for everyone. “Highways 11 and 17 are lifelines for Northern communities,” said MPP Bourgouin. “They connect families to hospitals, get our ...

December 24, 1931 ~ October 26, 2025 Bill passed away peacefully in his 93rd year at Riverbend Place Long-Term Care Home (Cambridge, ON) with Brandy at his side. His best friend and loving wife of nearly 44 years. Predeceased by his first wife, our Mother Kathy (1979). Much-loved Father of Valerie (Walter), April (aka Marleane), Sally (Corky), Tom (Debbie) and ...

Scripture, Joel 2:23-32 and Luke 18:9-14 The passage from Joel contains with it images of pouring out, of overflowing, of abundance, and the  presence of God therein. Joel contains promises of God providing the abundance. 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 evokes an image of finding both strength and God’s presence in the act of pouring oneself out, giving everything to God, holding ...

It has been a busy week and Thursday evening, we had the pleasure of listening to the music and vocals of Alex Charbonneau and Graham Murray Sears and surprise guest Dawn Charbonneau. We are absolutely thankful that they were able to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week with us by sharing their amazing talents. They are musicians, vocalists and songwriters! Thank ...