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Today during question period Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, called on the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to open a dialogue with the forestry sector in Ontario about the pressures facing the industry.   Mantha expressed concern that the minister’s office has not reached out to the businesses in Northern Ontario who are affected by the idling of the pulp ...

The Wawa Public Library is pleased to welcome retired Judge and published author, Norm Douglas for a book reading and signing! Norm, who was born in Hawk Junction is touring to promote his new book “You Be the Judge” and will be at the Wawa Public Library on Friday, April 5th from 1-3 p.m. Please join us in welcoming home ...

Easter Week: The Arrest and Crucifixion of Jesus ( A meditation in which we pray for the disciples) Come with the disciples to the place of crucifixion. We go reluctantly. It is easier not to get involved. We think we are all united for Jesus, and then Judas proves a betrayer. It is hard to believe that a good friend ...

It’s well known that Canada is facing a “silver tsunami.” According to the Canadian Institute for Health Research, over the next 20 years, Canada’s senior population is expected to grow by 68%. This means there will be an unprecedented number of seniors moving, whether downsizing to smaller homes, moving into retired living communities, or relocating to be closer to family. ...

A Chapleau resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a sexual assault investigation. On March 23, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance on Pine Park Road in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 52-year-old person from Chapleau was arrested and charged with: ...

A traffic stop has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On March 24, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol on Black Road in Sault Ste. Marie, when officers observed a motor vehicle without its headlights activated, and travelling in an unsafe manner. A traffic ...

A Sault Ste. Marie resident is facing a criminal charge after damaging property during a domestic dispute. On March 23, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Maple Drive in Aweres Township. As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old person from ...

To continue keeping costs down for families and businesses, the Ontario government is introducing proposed legislation through its spring 2024 Budget that would, if passed, extend the existing gasoline and fuel tax rate cuts until December 31, 2024. “With the federal government about to increase its costly carbon tax, it’s never been more important to provide relief at the pumps ...

Pour aider les familles et les entreprises ontariennes à mieux faire face au coût de la vie, le gouvernement de l’Ontario proposera, dans le cadre de son énoncé économique du printemps 2024, un projet de loi qui, s’il est adopté, prolongera l’actuelle réduction des taux de la taxe sur l’essence et le carburant jusqu’au 31 décembre 2024. « Au moment ...

C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous vous annonçons le départ de notre mère Denise le 18 mars 2024 au Sault Area Hospital au Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.   Denise était une femme exemplaire, simple, généreuse et appréciée de tous. Elle laisse dans le deuil son époux Marcel Casey après 51 merveilleuses années de mariage et ses enfants bien-aimés Joanne (Norman), Dany (Julie), ...

À la fin des vacances de mars, mon équipe a noté une augmentation du nombre d’appel au sujet des problèmes du système éducatif de l’Ontario. Les lecteurs réguliers se souviendront peut-être que j’ai récemment écrit une chronique sur le sujet. Le problème, bien sûr, est une pénurie d’enseignants, d’assistants éducatifs et d’éducateurs de la petite enfance. Les effets à long ...

At the conclusion of the March Break, my team noted an uptick in the number of comments and enquiries about the woes of Ontario’s education system. Regular readers may recall that I recently wrote a column on the matter. The problem, of course, is a shortage of teachers, education assistants and early childhood educators. The long-term effects of this shortage ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Claire, our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend on Thursday, March 21st, 2024. Claire left us peacefully after battling a lengthy illness at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, Ontario in her 82nd year. Born in Timmins, Ontario, Claire is survived by her youngest brother Denis (Kate). ...

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after an Ontario Provincial Police officer shot a 35-year-old man in Thessalon last night. He is in hospital in stable condition. Preliminary information suggests the following: At approximately 7:15 p.m. on March 22, 2024, officers responded to a 911 call about a disturbance in the area of Frances and Ontario Streets. The man ...

A collision has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On March 19, 2024, shortly before 10:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 556 in Vankoughnet Township. Through investigation, officers determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Paul BEDUHN, ...