On May 23, 2020, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious person complaint at Dominion Park Road west of the Town of Thessalon. Police arrived a short time later and dealt with a 49-year-old person from Sault Ste Marie. In the vehicle that the person was ...
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SE OPP Chapleau – Chapleau Male charged after Investigation
On June 7, 2020, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a person violating their court ordered release conditions in Chapleau. Officer located the individual a short time later and place them under arrest. As a result of the investigation, Daniel TURNER, 25 years-of-age, from Chapleau, was ...
Read More »CHOQUETTE, M. Susan (nee Robitaille)
Passed away unexpectedly at the Health Sciences North, Sudbury on Wednesday June 3, 2020 at the age of 67 years. Beloved wife of Brian Choquette for nearly 14 years. Dear daughter of the late Thérèse and Leo Robitaille. Loving sister of Florence (late William Ryan), Jeanne (late Jean Lessard), late Roland (late Murielle), late Jacqueline (Jean Joanisse), late Germaine (late ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – June 8
Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers early this morning and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing this morning. High 23 except 17 near Lake Superior. UV index 10 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers late this evening and overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 16. Statistics from Algoma Public Health ...
Read More »McCOY, Helen Nora
Passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife, best friend and soulmate of Joseph for 58 years. Helen always said she was so lucky to have found Joe – he was truly devoted to her. Loving mother of Mike, Joe (Erin), Dwayne (Manon), ...
Read More »Sunday Morning News – June 7
Weather – Mainly cloudy. High 15. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. A few showers beginning this evening. Low 10. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 5, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & East Algoma Elliot Lake & Area Tested 8,063 ...
Read More »L’Ontario prolonge les décrets d’urgence pour appuyer ses efforts de relance
Ayant consulté le médecin hygiéniste en chef, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a prolongé jusqu’au 19 juin 2020 tous les décrets d’urgence émis en vertu de l’article 7.0.2 (4) de la Loi sur la protection civile et la gestion des situations d’urgence. Cette décision donnera aux employeurs des fournisseurs de soins de première ligne la souplesse indispensable pour faire face à la ...
Read More »Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Support Its Reopening Efforts
The Ontario government, after consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until June 19, 2020. Extending these emergency orders will give employers of frontline care providers the necessary flexibility to respond to COVID-19 and protect vulnerable people and the public ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – June 6
Weather – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Low plus 5. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 5, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & ...
Read More »Sudbury’s House of Kin is OPEN!
The House of Kin is OPEN with enhanced cleaning and safety procedures. The House of Kin is OPEN and welcoming guests. As the world continues to navigate through some very difficult times, the House of Kin made the difficult decision to temporarily close our doors on March 18. We are very happy to announce that as of May 19th, we ...
Read More »Nipissing OPP Investigate Fatal Collision on Highway 17
On June 4, 2020 at approximately 6:15 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with West Nipissing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and West Nipissing Fire Services responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 17, near Mosquito Creek Road, in the Municipality of West Nipissing. Investigation revealed a westbound pick-up truck crossed the ...
Read More »WFHT welcomes Registered Occupational Therapist Jamie Kirk
The Wawa Family Health Team is excited to announce that a Registered Occupational Therapist has joined our team and would like to welcome Jamie Kirk. Jamie completed her undergraduate at Algoma University and continued on to obtain her Masters of Occupational Therapy at Western University. Jamie grew up outside of Sault Ste. Marie and moved to Wawa while working for ...
Read More »DeConstruction and Re-Construction begins on Mission Road
The deconstruction of Mission Road (Chris Simon Drive) and Main Street (Gladstone) has begun. The first dump truck of pavement was loaded and removed Tuesday morning. This rejuvenation of Mission Road will change from 4 lanes to two opposing lanes with a turning lane separating them. The two outside lanes will become bike lanes. Construction is expected to be ...
Read More »Today is World Environment Day
Today is World Environment Day (WED). Since 1974, the UN has celebrated this day, encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. This day has been used to raise awareness on environmental issues from marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. This day become a global platform for public outreach, with participation ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – June 5
Weather – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this morning then 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 8. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 4, 2020 ...
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