2:29 PM EDT Tuesday 07 May 2019 Special weather statement in effect for: Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake Greater Sudbury and vicinity Manitoulin – Blind River – Killarney North Bay – West Nipissing Sault Ste. Marie – Superior East Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Significant rainfall expected Wednesday night through ...

Noront Resources has named Sault Ste. Marie the home of its new Ferrochrome Production Facility (FPF). Premier Ford said, “Our government promised to make Northern Ontario Open for Business and Open for Jobs. This new processing plant has the potential to create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, benefitting skilled resource and manufacturing workers across the region. I want to personally ...

A time to be born, March 14, 1960 A time to die, May 6, 2019 After a short but courageous fight with cancer, Bill peacefully transitioned from this world surrounded by love into the loving open arms of God and his parents. Bill is survived by Michelle Robillard, his beloved partner and best friend and her son, Dalton. Predeceased by ...

“Thank You”   There are not enough words to properly express how thankful we the family of Gus Cote are.   Thank you to all the staff of Lady Dunn Hospital, Embassy Restaurant, Mac’s, Kerry Funeral Home and to all our friends for the cards, food, donations, along with the many hugs and love we have received.   Thank you ...

There are two meetings in Council Chambers tonight at 6:30 p.m., a Corporate Planning Committee Meeting and a Council Meeting. Corporate Planning Committee Meeting Agenda (1) CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2) REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Approval of Agenda (3) ANNOUNCEMENTS / DEPUTATIONS Firefighter 20 Year Exemplary Service Medal Algoma Public Health Unit Cemetery ...

I just viewed the May 5th Liberation Day Parade on Youtube in Wageningen, Holland and there were only about 24 Canadian veterans present with the youngest 91 and the eldest 101. But even they are looking forward to next year and the 75th celebrations. On May 4th there were silent remembrances all over the country to honor the fallen military ...

Passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at the age of 71 years. Father of Joanne and Sean. John is survived by his 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. At John’s request, cremation has taken place at River’s Edge Cremation Centre, Sault Ste. Marie. Arrangements entrusted to the Kerry Funeral Home Ltd., Wawa, 705-856-7340. www.kerryfuneralhome.ca

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 8. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight Clear. – Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 5 overnight. News Tidbits – Last night Mattawa declared a state of emergency. Ontario Power Generation will be spilling 2′ of water from the Otto Holden Dam which is at capacity. Estimates are that ...

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Wawa District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook is in effect in the District until Friday, May 10, 2019 Residents in Wawa District should be aware that conditions could be dangerous for boaters, anglers, swimmers and other recreational users. Although no flooding is anticipated based on ...

On Sunday May 5, 2019 approximately 08:20pm while on patrol in the Town of Marathon, one of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) vehicles was involved in a fire. The vehicle, a 2016 Chevy Tahoe was parked at 13 Jackson Crescent, Marathon, when the vehicle began to smoke from under the hood. The officer attempted to extinguish the fire with an ...

  A number of Wawa residents have been following Jamie’s efforts. Today he succeeded in his quest to become the Guinness World Record Holder for the greatest distance covered in seven days on a treadmill. From the Adventureman facebook page, He’s done it!!! Jamie is now the (unofficial, until verified) world record holder of the @guinnessworldrecords record for the greatest ...

At approximately 12:20 a.m., on May 4, 2019, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North Bay Detachment responded to a residence in East Ferris Township, Ontario. When officers arrived at the scene, they were met by Nipissing Paramedic Services. Investigation revealed that a baby had been born at the residence. The baby and mother were both brought to hospital, where ...

  Students and staff of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) are preparing for Catholic Education Week 2019 which takes place next week from Sunday, May 5 to Friday, May 10. This year the main theme for Catholic Education Week is ‘Living as Joyful Disciples’. “This is a special week for all of our school communities. It provides an ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 7. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 5. News Tidbits – It has taken years and years, but finally Victoria, BC will build a wastewater treatment facility to treat its sewage instead of dumping ...