Weather – Clearing this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 5. Wind chill minus 23 this morning and minus 9 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 18. Wind chill minus 13 this evening and minus 25 overnight. News Tidbits – The Bantam ...

Dear Brenda,   National Post columnist Chris Selley says he wants VIA Rail’s transcontinental train axed: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/chris-selley-lets-kill-the-canadian-surely-the-first-worlds-most-dysfunctional-train   While I share some of Selley’s concerns, he misses key points that are vital to any debate about the train’s future.   When it was launched in 1955, The Canadian was the pride and joy of privately-owned Canadian Pacific (CP) and its future president ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 12 14 McCOY, Joe 2 10 15 HOFFMANN, Jim 3 9 15 KLOCKARS, Anna Lisa 4 7 13 BUCKELL, Chris 5 6 14 HALL, Dave 5 6 13 LESCHISHIN, Mark 7 5 15 TURMELLE, Katherine 8 1 13 The date of the next games will be determined once the work on the Condenser ...

Today, Friday, February 28th, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to OECTA’s announced one-day, province-wide strike: “Strikes by the teachers’ unions have resulted in millions of student days lost. This week, while in discussions with OECTA, we sought to get a deal that is in the best interests of our students through lower class ...

Today, the Government of Ontario and 3M Canada restated their commitment to work in partnership to resolve issues that have been raised about the current Ontario licence plates. A solution is being implemented which includes a replacement plan for impacted licence plate holders. Government and Consumer Services Minister Lisa Thompson explained in a media release, “The Government of Ontario and 3M Canada ...

Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed a new positive case of COVID-19 in Toronto, the seventh case in Ontario. After arriving in Toronto on February 25, 2020, a man in his 50s presented himself at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s emergency department on February 26, 2020 with a travel history to Iran. The established infection prevention and control ...

Throughout history, keen skywatchers would follow the weekly and monthly movement of bright objects against the background sky. The early Greeks referred to the planets of our solar system as the “wanderers” and there are five which can be seen and followed with the unaided eye. The planet Venus is now seen high in the western sky shortly after sunset. ...

Yes we have good news because on Friday from 7.00 pm till 9.00 pm. we will have a open house at Legion Hall to show off our new Lift for those who have difficulty using the stairs. So everyone and come out to see what has happened when a community comes together and help raising funds for a good cause. ...

Peacefully at home, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, in his 74th year.  Beloved husband of Donna (nee Harris) and the late Marilyn (nee Wortman).  Loving father of the late Steven, Jana (James) Lutes, Andrea (Evan) Douglas and step-father of John (Lianne) Doiron and Ashley (Doug Cotter) Doiron.  Cherished grandpa of Grace, Jack, Cove, Carter, Emery, Quinten Roderick, Maira and Marnie. ...

August 31, 1935 – February 25, 2020 Paul passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday February 25, 2020.  Beloved husband of 61 years to Carmelita “Carmen” Tait. Loving father to Andre Begin (Michelle), Irene Etheridge (Len), Paula Valois (Bill), Natalie Matheson (John), John Tait (Tracy), and Lita Deshotel (Terry).  Much loved Grandpa & Papa to Natalie ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Periods of light snow beginning this morning. Amount 2 cm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 30 this morning and minus 22 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 ...

    The Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide health care to the communities of White River and Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (formerly Pic Mobert First Nation).   Under the direction of the Lead Nurse Practitioner, the Registered Nurse provides primary health care services to clients across the lifespan. The RN works in a multidisciplinary team ...

When Chief Jason Gauthier of Missanabie Cree First Nation read the Prime Minister’s refusal to his request for a meeting, these were his reactions: our First Nation relationship with him is not important enough for him to meet us he is shutting his door on an amazing opportunity for reconciliation he shows no respect for us having accomplished everything required ...

New books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are “A Bookshop in Berlin” by Françoise Frenkel, “Big Lies in a Small Town” by Diane Chamberlain, “Wolf Pack” by C.J. Box. Staff Picks for the month of February are: “Fractured” by Karin Slaughter, “Texas Ranger” by James Patterson, “The 100” by Kass Morgan, and this week’s (from book jacket) Officer Rory ...

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. Community Supper A note was received from Andy that the Community Stew Supper was a sell out event, and a great success.  It was ...