Jun 1, 2018 @ 08:05 At the Regular meeting of Council held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, the Members of Municipal Council passed Resolution No. SP18016, proclaiming June 2018 as “Seniors’ Month”.   In recognition and celebration of Seniors’ Month, Council also passed Resolution No. SP18017 authorizing the waiver of the Wawa Transit System’s Fare of Fees for persons aged ...

Jun 1, 2018 @ 08:02 Final arguments for the Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Annuity case will begin Monday, June 4, 2018, in Sudbury at the Radisson Hotel. The RHT Annuity case has been in court since September of 2017. The 21 Anishinabek nations with annuitants under the RHT took the federal and provincial governments to court to uphold the augmentation ...

Jun 1, 2018 @ 08:02   Students of St. Joseph French Immersion Catholic School participated in the annual Jump Rope for Heart to support the Heart and Stroke foundation.   Students were challenged to meet a goal of $1,500 raised in order for students to have the opportunity to “pie” a staff member in the face. The top ten students ...

Jun 1, 2018 @ 07:49 Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind northeast 20 knots diminishing to northeast 15 late overnight and to east 10 Saturday afternoon. Waves one metre subsiding to one half metre or less Saturday evening. News Tidbits – If you use Bruce Street ...

Jun 1, 2018 @ 07:45 Weather – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 15. UV index 6 or high. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind northeast 20 knots diminishing to northeast 15 overnight and to east 10 Saturday afternoon. Waves one metre subsiding to one half metre or ...

Jun 1, 2018 @ 00:30 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today (May 31, 2018) delivered the following remarks in response to the decision by the United States to impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium: Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for joining us. Today we find ourselves the target of punitive tariffs on Canadian aluminium and steel, under the pretext ...

May 31, 2018 @ 22:19 Library and Archives Canada, along with the Toronto Public Library and TD Bank Group, is proud to announce the 2017 TD Summer Reading Club Library Award winners. Since 2007, these awards have recognized and rewarded the most innovative and effective TD Summer Reading Club programs in each official language in public libraries across Canada! Here are ...

Updated as of 16:30 EDT May 31, 2018 Work crews and equipment will begin to facilitate re-railing of the cars and repair of infrastructure. We expect train service to be suspended until Monday, June 4th. We will continue to provide updates until service is restored. Please check back for more information. If you have scheduled travel during this time,  please contact us ...

May 31, 2018 @ 20:37 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising motorists to be aware of a traffic disruption when travelling on the private access road to Lac Des Iles Mine. Lac Des Iles Mine is located approximately 112 kilometres north of Thunder Bay on Highway 527. Protest activities have prevented the flow of traffic on the private access road ...

May 31, 2018 @ 15:40 The U.S. administration announced today that Canada’s exemption from the 10% aluminium tariff was lifted. Consequently, as of June 1st, 2018, the Canadian aluminium products imported into the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff. “This decision by the U.S. administration will have negative impacts on the North American integrated aluminium value chain. The ...

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May 31, 2018 @ 13:29 The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all donors who contributed to the Foundation’s “Spring Ahead to Better Health Care” campaign. A total of $2680.70 was donated through this campaign. Generous hearts do prevail in the communities that the Lady Dunn Health Centre serves. Net proceeds will aid ...

May 31, 2018 @ 13:25 Today the United States government announced it will immediately impose devastating tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium – putting many thousands of good jobs in Ontario at risk. As a life-long Hamiltonian, I know the impact President Donald Trump’s protectionist actions will have on families who count on good steel jobs.   ALCAN workers in ...

Peacefully passed away at the FJ Davey Home with her daughter at her side on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Nick. Loving mother of Darlene Pelletier (late Guy) and the late Patsy Symanyk. Cherished Nannie of Todd (Lorena), Porky (Dalice), late Nicki and Samantha. Great Nannie of seven. Great great Nannie of one. ...

May 31, 2018 @ 07:00 Weather – The rain began at 5 this morning, breaking the heat. Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing this morning. Temperature steady near 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind southeast 15 knots becoming west 15 this morning then increasing to northwest 20 early this evening. Wind diminishing ...