Peacefully at Extendicare Van Daele on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in his 97th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Helen. Loving father of Mary Ann Clark, Rose Lytwynec (Kingsley Cavanagh) and Irene Bugyra (Gerry). Dido of Stephanie (Robert), Tiffany (Bob), Tabitha (Jordan), Kyla, Tiana and Riley. Great Dido of Gavin, Evan, Madison and Hannah. He will be missed by his nieces ...

5:16 AM EST Thursday 31 January 2019 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected. Extreme wind chill values near minus 40 to minus 45 continue this morning. Wind chill values will moderate today. However windchill values near minus 40 are possible for northern ...

NextBridge has been designated the Transmitter to build East-West Tie Line. This project will build the 450-kilometer, double-circuit transmission line from Thunder Bay to Wawa, known as the East-West Tie Line Project, to ensure the availability of reliable electricity across northern Ontario. NextBridge began the bid process in 2013 for the development of the line, meaning engagement with the land owners, doing ...

The 12th Annual Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, two spirit, and gender non-conforming people will be held on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 in Sault Ste. Marie. We welcome people of all ages, genders, cultures, and physical abilities to gather in front of the Sault Ste. Marie Courthouse, 426 Queen St. East, beginning at 11:30 a.m., for a ...

Weather – The cold just won’t go away. Today will be mainly cloudy. Clearing this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 22. Wind chill minus 40 in the morning and minus 32 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. ...

(January 2, 1989 – January 24, 2019)   It is with deep sorrow that the family of Mark Andrew McKinnon announces his sudden passing, at the young age of 30.  Mark is survived by his partner, Jocelyn Ansell, and three children – Emma, Eli and Evan.  Mark was a devoted father and loving partner. Son of Ernie McKinnon and predeceased ...

New Books- Our New Books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are; “No Traveller Returns” by Louis L’Amour and Beau L’Amour, “The Little Shop of Found Things” by Paula Brackston, “A Delicate Touch” by Stuart Woods and “The Alakaline Reset Cleanse” by Ross Bridgeford. Come on in and check out our great selection of new books. Staff Picks for the Month ...

More than likely, very few readers will recognize the name Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, but it would be a pretty safe bet most will be familiar with some of his work. Alphonse Karr, a French journalist and novelist, is credited with the epigram, “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose,” or “The more things change, the more they stay the ...

Ontario’s Government for the People is delivering on its commitment to make mental health a priority by investing in essential mental health care infrastructure to ensure patients and families in the Greater Toronto Area have access to reliable, quality care when and where they need it. Today, Premier Doug Ford, accompanied by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health ...

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, we are reminded that we must take mental health as seriously as any health issue, because mental health is health. The important conversations taking place today – online, in the workplace and in our communities – reduce the stigma that prevents many people from seeking help. We envision an Ontario where people don’t need to ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926. THRIFT SHOP        Thurs.     Jan.   31   5 – 9            Fri.      Feb.   01   1 – 4 & 5:30- 8:30           Sat.      Feb.   02   9 – 4 ...

Chapleau Public Utilities Corporation (Chapleau Hydro) has applied to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to change its electricity distribution rates. The OEB wants to hear from Chapleau Hydro customers about the proposed rate changes. The OEB is holding a community meeting to provide customers a chance to ask questions and provide comments about the proposed rate changes and learn more ...

Goldcorp is providing a summary of fourth quarter 2018 milestones and 2019 annual guidance. Fourth Quarter Milestones As previously disclosed, fourth quarter 2018 gold production of 630,000 ounces exceeded guidance. All-in sustaining costs for the full year are expected to be in line with guidance of $850 per ounce. Cerro Negro exited the year at 4,000 tonnes of ore per ...

Official Opposition NDP Leader Andrea Horwath addressed the leaders of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Tuesday, saying that Doug Ford must stop meddling in Ontario municipalities — and promised a bill to ensure that’s the case. Horwath outlined a way forward to help grow rural and northern Ontario with policies focused on jobs for young people, better infrastructure and ...