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Following a successful matching gift campaign in 2025 where construction professionals Mike Moore and Terry Rainone helped raise over $22,000 for The Kidney Foundation, Moore is once again rallying support—this time with more businesses joining the effort. Naming themselves ‘The Construction Guys’, led by Moore, a group of business leaders have contributed $25,000 to the upcoming Sault Ste. Marie Kidney ...

A destructive invasive pest, the spotted lanternfly, has been detected for the first time in Ontario and Canada. On September 15, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the first detection of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Canada in Windsor, Ontario. Spotted lanternfly is known to damage and kill grapevines, causing significant impacts for the grape and wine industry. ...

The rocks of Lake Superior tell us dramatic stories of the past and have been a source of inspiration for generations of artists. This September, join us on Saturdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm at the Visitor Centre to get inspired by the beautiful pebbles of Agawa Bay and create your own watercolour masterpiece! These workshops are beginner-friendly and all ...

Families expecting a baby or raising young children in Algoma will now be able to access prenatal nutrition and early childhood supports through their local EarlyON Child and Family Centres, bringing services closer to the communities where families already gather, learn, and connect. This change follows the April 2026 renewal of the Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program ...

The Ontario government is investing $2 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the City of Elliot Lake make critical structural repairs and upgrades to the Rogers Arena to ensure it can once again host practices and games for the Elliot Lake Vikings Hockey Club. As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is ...

The Ontario government is investing $576,462 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support four projects that will help build a stronger, more vibrant Richards Landing. As part of its plan to protect Ontario and ensure the North remains a great place to live and work, the province is making strategic investments across the region that help businesses ...

The Ontario government has named a construction manager for the Little Current Swing Bridge replacement project. The new bridge will replace the existing bridge on Highway 6 connecting Manitoulin Island to the mainland, providing reliable, year-round access to the provincial highway network and making it easier for workers and families to connect to jobs, housing and essential services. Earlier this ...

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) invites the whole family to Bushplane Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual celebration honours the legacy of aerial firefighting and bush flying with a full day of hands-on activities, live entertainment and an up-close look at the aircraft that helped shape the region. The day’s highlight is an ...

The Marconi Multicultural Event Centre is once again hosting the Original Recipe Rabbit Dinner, with all proceeds supporting the purchase of essential medical equipment for Group Health Centre (GHC). On Thursday, Oct. 1, guests will gather for an unforgettable evening featuring a traditional five-course Italian dinner, live entertainment by Vito Tassone, a silent auction, and inspiring stories about the impact ...

Le 16 septembre 2026 Strasbourg (France) Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Mark Carney a rencontré la présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, et la présidente du Parlement européen, Roberta Metsola, à Strasbourg, en France. Le premier ministre Carney a remercié la présidente Metsola de l’invitation de prendre la parole devant le Parlement européen. Le premier ministre et les ...

September 16, 2026 Strasbourg, France Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, in Strasbourg, France. Prime Minister Carney thanked President Metsola for the invitation to speak before the European Parliament. The Prime Minister and the presidents discussed work underway to ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident involving a youth that occurred at Blind River’s local arena. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., police received information regarding an incident that had occurred earlier that evening during a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League game. The incident reportedly occurred shortly before the ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are calling on the Ontario and federal governments to establish a jointly funded, phased plan to upgrade Highways 11 and 17 to four lanes. In a joint letter to Premier Doug Ford, the organizations noted that both the Premier and Prime Minister Mark Carney have recognized ...

The rocks of Lake Superior tell us dramatic stories of the past and have been a source of inspiration for generations of artists. This September, join us on Saturdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm at the Visitor Centre to get inspired by the beautiful pebbles of Agawa Bay and create your own watercolour masterpiece! These workshops are beginner-friendly and all ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) congratulates Ontario’s new and returning ministers and associate ministers following yesterday’s cabinet changes announced by Premier Doug Ford. FONOM welcomes Sam Oosterhoff as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness; David Piccini as Minister of Infrastructure; Trevor Jones as Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development; Kinga Surma as President of the Treasury ...