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Fog Advisory (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) ENDED

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:09 At 9:53 a.m. this fog advisory has ended. Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this morning before dissipating. ...

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Fog Advisory (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) ENDED

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:09 At 9:53 a.m. this fog advisory has ended. Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this morning before dissipating. Travel ...

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Fog Advisory (White River – Dubreuilville) Ended

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:09 At 9:53 a.m. this fog advisory has ended. Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this morning before dissipating. Travel ...

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Operation Safe Driver Week

Commercial vehicle safety will get special attention next week as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and other road safety partners, take part in Operation Safe Driver Week. Led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the annual initiative will have the OPP and its partners conducting targeted enforcement among commercial and non-commercial ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – July 12

One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 11. Chapleau 12 (CHA012) was a 0.1 hectare fire 0.3 kilometers from Kinogama Lake. This fire is now out. At the time of this update there are 7 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All 7 fires are being observed. The wildland fire hazard ...

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Saturday Morning News – July 12

Weather: Today – Cloudy. A few showers beginning this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening and after midnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 11. Sunday – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. ...

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Celebration of Life – Gil Matte

Please join us for a: Celebration of Life honouring Gilberte (Gil) Matte  (November 23, 1931 – February 3rd – 2025).   A Mass will be held at 11:00 St. Monica Church on August 23rd, 2025. There will be a luncheon immediately following the Mass upstairs at the Legion Hall. We would love for you to join us and share your ...

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Friday Morning News – July 11

Weather: Today – Clearing. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy before morning. Low 15. Saturday – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers late in the morning and in the afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 18. UV index 6 or high. Saturday Evening – Cloudy periods with 60% chance of ...

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Ladies Golf Night – July 9th

111 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! Quick reminder to please ensure each team has filled out a flight card (check member or non-member – spare is always a member), each player has a yellow ticket filled out for putt draws, and your score card reflects your team on the top line (#1) and the ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – July 11

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 10. At the time of this update there are 7 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All 7 fires are being observed. The wildland fire hazard is a mixture of low to moderate across the central and southern section of the region with some ...

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Today at LSPP – July 11th

Friday, July 11th Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM South Old Woman River NATURE CONNECTION: MINDFUL HIKE – It’s clear that nature is beneficial for both our mental and physical health. Take a moment to be mindful of the feelings nature inspires. Tune into your senses as you follow the prompts on this self-guided hike. Record and celebrate your observations ...

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East Algoma OPP – Officers Lay 27th Impaired Drivng Charge

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a red car travelling eastbound on Highway 17 within the Town of Thessalon. The vehicle was reported to be weaving in and out of traffic. While stopped in a construction zone, the driver ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – July 10

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 9. At the time of this update there are 7 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All 7 fires are being observed. The wildland fire hazard is a mixture of low to moderate across the central and southern section of the region with some ...

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