Local & Area News

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce the initial results of its 2024 prospecting program on the Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. To expand and refine its pipeline of exploration targets, Red Pine initiated a property-wide prospecting program in July targeting new areas where historical mapping or prospecting had indicated a potential for gold mineralization. This press release reports new ...

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Martel Road in the Town of Chapleau. Police located and seized: Over 13 grams of suspected cocaine Over 9 grams of suspected fentanyl Over 17 grams of suspected methamphetamine Under ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Partly cloudy before morning with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 3 active wildland fires in the ...

The highway has been reopened.   Oct 17, 2024 at 18:01 ON511 has updated that the westbound lane and shoulder is closed. Traffic is flowing through the area.   Oct 17, 2024 at 16:51 ON511 is reporting that Highway 17 is closed in both directions at Post Office Road, Goulais River due to a collision. Post Office Road is just ...

Angus Gold Inc. is pleased to announce assay results from the first four (4) exploration holes that were completed on the BIF Gold Zone as part of its August 2024 drill program at the Golden Sky Project in Wawa, Ontario. Highlights: The main focus of the 2024 drill program was to improve both our understanding of the size of the ...

Oct 17, 2024 at 08:32 The LDHC Acute Care Wing is in a respiratory virus outbreak. Masking is now required throughout the facility for all visitors and staff. Patients will continue to be supported by two essential caregivers. General visitors are not permitted at this time until further notice. There are no changes to Long Term Care visitation. Thank you ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 7. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: At the time of this update, there are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 1 ...

Joel 2:21-27   The prophet Joel writes after a time of ecological disaster: a locust infestation that consumes Israel’s food supply. As we continue to observe ecological disaster in our own time due to emission of green house gases into the atmosphere, where can we find the same reassurance of God’s providence that Joel writes about? Where is God for those ...

Split the Pot Lottery is back with more winners than ever! From October 16 to November 27, this collaborative fundraising effort supports 68 participating hospitals across Ontario and offers players 82 total chances to win — 69 chances to win Early Bird prizes totaling $109,000 and 13 chances to win a split of the grand prize payout, estimated to be ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 11. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low +2. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is ...

Ontario parents who have experienced a stillbirth now can receive a commemorative document in remembrance of their child. The Ontario government is also removing the associated cost and simplifying the process of obtaining a certified copy of stillbirth registration. “A stillbirth is a heartbreaking experience for any family. Our government understands the importance of honouring the memory of a lost ...

Thank you again to Joanie Clement for sharing her beautiful artwork with us and for helping us celebrate First Nation Public Library Week! Thank you also to everyone who came out to the Adult Craft and kids Story and Craft Club to make the Native Wall Art. We hope you enjoyed the activity! Our grand finale for the week was ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries or drizzle. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 60. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Clearing after midnight. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low -3. Wind chill -5 overnight. Northeast Forest ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford issues the following statement on Thanksgiving: “This Thanksgiving, I want to extend my best wishes to everyone celebrating this holiday across Ontario as we take stock and give thanks for the blessings of the past year. Ontario is a place of incredible natural beauty. Our cities and towns are bustling with culture, innovation and a spirit ...

Le premier ministre Doug Ford a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de l’Action de grâce : « Cette Action de grâce, je tiens à partager mes meilleurs vœux avec tous ceux qui célèbrent cette fête partout en Ontario alors que nous faisons le bilan et nous exprimons notre gratitude pour les bienfaits de la dernière année. L’Ontario est un ...