It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother Alex on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Alex passed away peacefully with his sister Wende at his side at the Lady Dunn Hospital. Alex was born in Wawa, but spent most of his adult life in Thunder Bay, Ontario.   Alex is survived by his sisters Wende (Harley), ...

February 17, 1959 – March 27, 2026   Some people are the center of a family without ever needing to say so. Jennifer was that center, the apex, the one everything quietly revolved around.   Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Jennifer was chosen and deeply loved by her parents, June and Ted Neilson (predeceased). She grew up alongside her siblings, Carolyn ...

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday March 29, 2026 at the age of 78 years.   Beloved wife of Garnet Strum. Loving mother of Duane Roy (Stephanie) and Brenda Roy (Saadat). Proud grandmother of Anthony (Kim), Shelby, Ethan, Roger (Tara), Charles, Dalton (Mykala) and Mariah and great grandmother of ...

Earlier this morning, OPP and EMS were around the Lakeview on Broadway Avenue. 6-8 cruisers were seen, and two ambulances. There was nothing on social media.

On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while patrolling Highway 17, police observed an eastbound SUV travelling at an excessive speed of more than 150 km/hr near Waltonen Road east of the Town of Bruce Mines. A traffic stop was conducted east of Big Perch Bay Road. While ...

Our “new” hospital is approaching 25 years and is beginning to show the effects of time. Equipment replacement is ramping up, structures require upgrades, and systems must be improved. The Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC) and the Foundation work diligently to replace equipment before it reaches the end of its lifespan. The hospital currently needs to replace two critical types ...

Weather: Today Cloudy. 60% chance of snow early this morning. Periods of snow beginning this morning. Local amount 5 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature falling to -5 this afternoon. Wind chill near -12. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow ending late this evening then partly cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h ...

On March 28, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment responded to two separate incidents involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) that experienced wheel separations. At approximately 8:05 a.m., an officer on patrol observed a commercial vehicle travelling on Highway 11-17 that had lost wheels and tires from its trailer. A Level 1 commercial vehicle inspection was conducted ...

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this afternoon with 40% chance of rain showers or flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -3. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries changing to 60 percent chance of flurries this evening. Wind ...

Mar 30, 2026 at 07:12 5:20 AM EDT Monday 30 March 2026 Snow beginning tonight. What: Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm with lower amounts likely for areas closer to the Minnesota border. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. When: Beginning tonight and ending Tuesday evening. Additional information: A Colorado Low is expected to spread snow, heavy at times, ...

Mar 30, 2026 at 07:12 5:11 AM EDT Monday 30 March 2026 Freezing rain or rain possible tonight and Tuesday. What: Periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle. Rain with amounts of 10 to 20 mm for southern areas from near Sault Ste. Marie and eastward towards Espanola and Manitoulin Island. When: Beginning Tuesday morning and continuing into Tuesday night. ...

Mar 30, 2026 at 07:12 5:38 AM EDT Monday 30 March 2026 Snow beginning Tuesday morning. What: Total snowfall amounts near 10 cm possible. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. When: Beginning Tuesday morning and continuing into Tuesday night. Additional information: A Colorado Low is expected to spread snow, heavy at times, across the region. There remains considerable uncertainty regarding the ...

Mar 30, 2026 at 07:12 5:20 AM EDT Monday 30 March 2026 Snow on Tuesday, with risk of freezing rain. What: Total snowfall amounts near 10 cm possible. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. Risk of freezing rain. When: Beginning overnight or Tuesday morning and continuing through Tuesday night. Additional information: A Colorado Low is expected to spread snow, heavy at ...

Mar 30, 2026 at 07:12 5:20 AM EDT Monday 30 March 2026 Snow on Tuesday, with risk of freezing rain. What: Total snowfall amounts near 10 cm possible. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. Risk of freezing rain. When: Beginning Tuesday morning and continuing into Tuesday night. Additional information: A Colorado Low is expected to spread snow, heavy at times, across ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that there are many schemes being used to defraud the public and businesses. Be cautious of any unsolicited messages asking for money or claiming you’ve won a prize. Never share personal, credit, banking details, or your Social Insurance Number (SIN) over the phone or through any form ...