Chris Glover, NDP MPP for Spadina-Fort York, held a press conference Monday to call on the Ontario government to help people living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) access life-saving medication.   SMA is a degenerative disease that causes difficulty breathing and walking as well as problems with muscle strength, fine motor skills, swallowing and eating. The treatment, nusinersen (known by ...

Corporate Planning Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. (1) CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2) REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Approval of Agenda (3) ANNOUNCEMENTS / DEPUTATIONS 3.1 Presentation – Algoma Power Inc. 3.2 Presentation – Mr. Michael Kresin, Traffic Study (4) DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE ...

Sol Mamakwa, Ontario NDP critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Suze Morrison, Ontario NDP critic for Women’s Issues, made the following statement following Monday’s release of the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Women and Girls Commission (MMIWG).   “This morning the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls presented their final ...

Passed away unexpectedly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday April 23, 2019 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of David Page for 40 years which would have been celebrated on June 1, 2019. Loving mother of Linsey Blakely (Jim), Laura Page, Janice Goodings (Shawn), Tracy Buckler (Philip “Buck”), Judy Provost (Marcel “Marcy”) and Melanie Emond (Regis). Proud grandmother ...

Calling aspiring actors of all ages! The Sault Theatre Workshop and Shot in the Dark are teaming up to co-produce our city’s next Broadway musical. Based on the classic Roald Dahl book and film of the same name, Matilda features catchy songs, memorable characters and a classic story about growing up. It has been called “the standout musical of the ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. High 13. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing late this evening. Low plus 5. News Tidbits – Get ready for Swap Stuff Days! The Beautification Solutions Council and the Health Earth Solutions Council are holding a way for people ...

On Monday, June 3, 2019, at approximately 1:39 p.m., members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Sudbury-Manitoulin Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Nairn-Hyman Fire Department, the Baldwin Fire Department and the Lively Fire Department, responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 17 in Nairn Township, Ontario, approximately 10 kilometers west of ...

As of the afternoon of June 3, there are two active wildland fires in the region. Chapleau 2 measures 0.4 of a hectare and is under control. It is located west of Spanish River Provincial Park, more specifically west of Low Lake. Sudbury 2 measures 0.3 of a hectare and is not yet under control at the time of this update. It ...

Recently a novel fundraising activity took place in the community. Thea Desgagne led a group on social media and encouraged participants to share some of their commissions with the hospital foundation. The event took place April 25thto the 28thon Facebook. Ten ladies from different direct sales companies came together to showcase the products that they have to offer and agreed to ...

A short while ago my office team was telling me about some improvements to a computer program we use to manage the huge volume of case work that comes through our office. The improvements were predominantly geared to efficiency, streamlining file management and advanced means of file saving and recall. I was very pleased to hear my team finds the ...

The LDHC Foundation is making preparations for its annual Wine Tasting Event. This year the event promises to be extra special since the Foundation is celebrating its 10thAnniversary. The committee has been working hard to plan an exciting evening for attendees. Wines and local craft beers are being selected as well as accompanying appetizers. Please mark this date on your ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning late this evening. Low plus 4. News Tidbits – Let’s Roll 4 Eddy was in Sault Ste. Marie Saturday to participate in the Walk to End ALS at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion on Saturday morning. His family and friends continue to ...

Fitch, an internationally recognized credit ratings agency, announced they are upgrading the province’s fiscal outlook to stable and affirmed our province’s credit rating at AA-. Under the previous Liberal government, financial waste and mismanagement threatened our provincial finances. However, this announcement shows that the steps our government has taken to start Ontario down the path to fiscal sustainability are starting ...

As of the afternoon of June 2, there is one active wildland fire in the region. Chapleau 2 measures 0.4 of a hectare and it is not under control. It is located west of Spanish River Provincial Park, more specifically just west of Low Lake. At the time of this update, the fire hazard is mostly moderate to high across the ...