Local & Area News

Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – August 19

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of August 18. Several fires were called out today, including: Haliburton 23 (HAL023) is 0.4 hectares and located approximately 100 metres north of White Boundary Road, and 2.5 kilometres west of White Lake. The fire is out. Haliburton 22 (HAL022) is 0.5 hectares and located approximately ...

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Tuesday Morning News – August 19th

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers or drizzle. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 13. Wednesday – Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 22. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Wednesday Night – Cloudy periods. Low 12. Marine Weather: ...

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Premier Doug Ford’s Speech at the 2025 AMO Conference

Premier Ford delivered the following remarks at the 2025 Association of Ontario Municipalities annual general meeting and conference. “Good morning, everyone! It’s great to be back here in Ottawa with all of you… For the 2025 AMO Conference. I want to start by thanking Mayor Robin Jones… And everyone at AMO for hosting this year’s conference. And I want to ...

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Frost Advisory for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake ENDED

Aug 18, 2025 at 08:20 This frost advisory ended at 8:18 a.m. <divider> Aug 18, 2025 at 06:17 5:10 AM EDT Monday 18 August 2025 Frost Advisory in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Patchy frost is expected early this morning as temperatures drop to near the freezing mark. Cover up plants, ...

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Today at LSPP – Monday, August 18th

MONDAY, AUGUST 18 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: THE SECRET LIFE OF FLYING SQUIRRELS – It’s a bird? It’s a plane? Wait… It’s a Northern Flying Squirrel! Join Rose to discover more about these nocturnal critters and the secrets behind their gift of “flight”. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – August 18

There were 4 new wildland fires confirmed by the evening of August 17: Haliburton 23 (HAL023) is 0.4 hectares and located approximately 100 metres north of White Boundary Road, and 2.5 kilometres west of White Lake. The fire is not under control. Sudbury 33 (SUD033) was 0.1 hectares and located on Alvinholme Island on Georgian Bay. The fire is out. ...

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Monday Morning News – August 18

Weather: Today Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 19. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Low 11. Tuesday – Cloudy with 30% chance of showers. High 18. UV index 4 or moderate. Tuesday ...

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Frost Advisory for: Gogama – Foleyet

Aug 18, 2025 at 08:20 This frost advisory ended at 8:18 a.m. <divider> Aug 18, 2025 at 06:17 5:10 AM EDT Monday 18 August 2025 Frost Advisory in effect for: Gogama – Foleyet Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Patchy frost is expected early this morning as temperatures drop to near the freezing mark. Cover up plants, especially ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch – ENDED

Aug 16, 2025 at 22:56 The watch ended at 10:52 p.m. <divider> Aug 16, 2025 at 21:07 8:40 PM EDT Saturday 16 August 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay (ended) and the region shown in yellow Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing ...

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Hwy 17N (Wawa to White River) Closed for Short Time due to Collision

Highway 17 was closed for a short time this afternoon creating long lineups on both sides of the collision site, former Windmill (20kms east of White River). Traffic was heavier than normal because of a tragic collision that closed Hwy 11 for the majority of the day, making 17 the detour route. The collision appeared to be between three vehicles: ...

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Ladies Night – August 13th

99 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! 1st Flight: 1st – Laura Mitchell, Jen Lamontagne, Spare 39 2nd – Guylaine Domich, Jenny Hughes, Lanie Rutland-Kelly 39 3rd – Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos 39 2nd Flight: 1st – Chanelle Martelli, Ashley Coombs, Sarah Perreria 42 2nd – Delmarr Lowe, Kassandra Kenny, Spare 45 3rd ...

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Today at LSPP – August 16th

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Drop-in: 1:00PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay DISCOVERING DARKNESS: ASK AN ASTRONOMER – Have you ever wondered how to use a telescope? Have you wished to know the names of the stars? Ask special guest astronomer Jeffery Deans to discover the wonders of space and get answers to your burning questions! Drop in: 7:30 PM ...

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Anya Pinel – Taking Aim!

Sixteen-year-old Anya Pinel of Dubreuilville has earned a spot on Archery Team Canada in the U18 class for the World Archery Youth Championships, taking place August 17–24, 2025.   Anya first picked up a bow nine years ago, simply shooting for fun with friends. Guided by Coach Gord Bonitzke of Wawa and her father Steeve, her interest quickly grew into ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – August 16

There were 3 new wildland fires confirmed by the evening of August 15: North Bay 8 (NOR008) is 0.3 hectares and located on an island on Iceland Lake. The fire is being held. Sudbury 32 (SUD032) is 1 hectare and located within French River Provincial Park, approximately 3 kilometres north of Georgian Bay, and 1.6 kilometres east of Green Island. ...

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Saturday Morning News – August 16

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 30. UV index 7 or high. Tonight Clearing this evening. Low 7. Sunday – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing near noon. High 20. UV index 7 or high.\ Sunday Night – Cloudy. Low 9. Marine Weather (Today -> Sunday): Wind – Strong wind warning in effect. ...

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