Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. has announced results from the ongoing underground exploration drilling program at the Company’s wholly-owned Eagle River Mine in Wawa, Ontario. Although exploration drilling is currently operating at a reduced capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions, three underground drills and one surface drill are in operation. One drill continues to better define and extend the down plunge extension ...

En consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef, le gouvernement de l’Ontario met à jour ses orientations en matière de dépistage de la COVID-19 pour l’école et le service de garde d’enfants. Cette information supplémentaire aidera les parents à déterminer quand il est le plus approprié pour les élèves, les enfants et leurs familles de passer un test de dépistage ...

In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is updating its COVID-19 school and child care screening guidance. This additional information will help parents determine when it is most appropriate for students, children and their families to seek a test for COVID-19. The school and child care screening guidance is being updated with two sets of ...

Raymond Cho, ministre des Services aux aînés et de l’Accessibilité, a émis la déclaration suivante pour célébrer la Journée nationale des aînés et le 30e anniversaire de la Journée internationale des personnes âgées des Nations Unies : « La Journée internationale des personnes âgées et la Journée nationale des aînés soulignent et célèbrent nos aînés et leurs contributions à nos collectivités, à ...

Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, issued the following statement to mark National Seniors Day and the 30th anniversary of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons: “The International Day of Older Persons and National Seniors Day recognizes and celebrates our seniors and the contribution they have made to our communities, our province and our country. This older ...

What is the real reason behind rising auto insurance rates in Peel and the rest of the province? According to a former Brampton MP, the answer has to with the province, not insurance companies. Former Brampton West MPP Vic Dhillon disclosed the surprising truth earlier this week during a wide-ranging interview regarding insurance coverage, benefits and more. Ontario has some of ...

On September 26, 2020, at approximately 12:40 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a dispute in a vehicle on Highway 17 in Bailloquet Township. The accused person had left the scene prior to police arrival, but was located a short time later. As a result of the investigation, Gabriel ...

On September 26, 2020, at approximately 12:50 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the following: Utter Threats – Damage or Injure Animal, contrary to section 364.1(1)(c) of the Criminal Code ...

Once again, the leaves are red and gold, and Fall is upon us. The annual Northern Lights Ford Scare Hunger Campaign began yesterday. Everyone is invited to bring a non-perishable food item to the dealership for a chance to win a $25 gift card. The “Hunger Wagon” will also be on location at John’s Valu-mart on two days this month ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning then 40 percent chance of rain showers this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 6 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries this evening. Low zero. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Algoma Public Health are warning the public of a new substance known as Adinazolam that was found in counterfeit street drugs circulating in Sault Ste. Marie.  Adinazolam is a type of benzodiazepine, commonly referred to as benzos, when used recreationally. In July, officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service seized tablets that ...

The McRae family would like to send a special thank you to Lorna Chipka for the amazing service that she provided for our mom Paddy, and brother Larry… It is what mom would have wanted… short and sweet. It was heartwarming to see and hear all the kind words expressed of Mom… she was a second mom to all our ...

On September 27, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic hazard on Highway 17, Baldwin Township. It was reported that a small group of teenage youths were laying on the centre line of Highway 17, in Baldwin Township. The youths were then seen getting up to run to ...

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Marathon officially moved to their new location. The new location began to take shape in the spring of 2019 with BIRD Construction breaking ground on the new location located at 101 Peninsula Road in the Town of Marathon. The construction had many hurdles such as a location with ...

Weather – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 6. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low minus 2. Wind chill minus 6 overnight.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 37,022 ...