Monthly Archives: March 2026

Mixed Curling Standings – March 26

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 13 15 FAHRER, Tom 2 11 15 BUCKELL, Chris 3 10 14 HALL, Dave 4 9 15 HALL, Spencer 5 8 15 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 8 15 MORRISON, Matthew 6 8 15 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 8 6 14 DUGGAN, Sarah 8 5 14 HUFF, Amanda 10 5 15 RAINVILLE, Heather 11 5 15 GLOVER, ...

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Saturday Morning News – March 28

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Periods of light snow beginning this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High -4. Wind chill -20 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Periods of light snow ending near midnight then partly cloudy with ...

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FIRLOTTE, Bert A.

Passed away unexpectedly doing the thing he loved to do, out snowmobiling on Saturday, March 15, 2026 at the age of 65.   Beloved husband of Julie. Supportive and proud father of David and Tamara. Cherished and fun-loving grandfather of Ryan and Nico. Dear son of the late Irma and Arnold Firlotte. Dear brother of the late Gord (late Janet), ...

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Ontario Autism Coalition Responds to Autism Funding Increase

The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) acknowledges the Ontario government’s announcement to increase the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) by approximately $200 million. The OAC emphatically calls on the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to direct this funding exclusively to Core Clinical Services to serve the 67,000 children and youth who are still waiting. This year’s increase must also be ...

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Friday Morning News – March 27

Weather:  Today Increasing cloudiness. 60% chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High -7. Wind chill -25 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries early this evening. 40% chance of flurries before morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to ...

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RENAULT, Stephen Francis

November 20, 1947 – November 6, 2025 The family is saddened to announce the death of Stephen Renault in the Brantford General Hospital on Nov. 6th, 2025 in his 78th year. Born in the Hawk Junction Red Cross Outpost Hospital, Stephen lived for 3 years in High Falls where his father managed the Great Lakes Power Plant, then the family ...

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Michipicoten River Village – Voluntary Water Conservation Requested

Please be advised that municipal employees are currently performing emergency repairs on a water main pipe providing water to residents in the Mission. The repairs are expected to take place between Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, 2026. While staff aims to complete this work with contractors as quick as possible, we believe there will be minimal disruption in ...

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SnoRiders advise that D South Trail closed just south of Wawa

Mar 26, 2026 at 09:04 From social media “Trail is closed due to major water line break south of town. There is NO way for sleds to get around this, please use alternate route across Wawa lake and Wawa 5 if leaving or coming into town. This will add 6-7 km if you are coming up the Dsouth“. This was ...

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HSCDSB Expands Access to Free Menstrual Products in Every School

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) is proud to share that, through the support of the Government of Ontario, free menstrual products are available in every HSCDSB school.   This initiative ensures that students have access to essential products such as pads and tampons at no cost, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote dignity, equity, and well-being ...

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Sault College Hosts Annual Powwow An Exciting Day of Culture and Expression

Sault College is proud to continue the tradition of hosting its annual powwow on campus. This year’s powwow, happening on Saturday, March 28, in the College’s Health and Wellness Centre, will be an exciting, free day of cultural celebration. This year’s theme is “Mino-Bimaadiziwin” meaning, “The Good Life”. Everyone from near and far are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate ...

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Thursday Morning News – March 26

Weather: Today Periods of light snow ending early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -5. Wind chill -19 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Clear. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low minus 20. ...

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LDHC Emergency Department Coverage Pressures

At times, the Physician on duty in the Emergency Department is required to support patient transitions outside of our walls, influenced by weather conditions and other circumstances. Today, the remaining local Physicians along with the Nurse Practitioner who have pre-existing clinics will be backfilling to manage the department. While the Emergency Department will remain open, we kindly ask that individuals ...

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East Algoma OPP – Prohibited Driver Charged with Impaired

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a silver vehicle driving at a high rate on Highway 17 within the Township of the North Shore (Serpent River). Police initiated a traffic stop on Highway 108 and upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the individual was ...

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East Algoma OPP – Prohibited Driver Charged with Impaired

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a counterfeit $100 bill and four $20 bills that were identified by a financial institution in Blind River. The investigation determined that the $20 notes had been used at a business in Iron Bridge, while the origin ...

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