Algoma Public Health is advising of the 23rd case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. The avenue of exposure is unknown, and there are no details published other than the following: Close contacts have been notified Unknown exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Central & East Algoma and Sault Ste. Marie & Area Community spread remains possible and ...

Argonaut Gold has finished their Schedule 2 amendment of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations which is a key project authorization by the Canadian federal government for the Magino project.  This is a significant permitting milestone for the Magino project, completed after extensive consultations with Indigenous communities and the public. Pete Dougherty, President & CEO stated: “Magino is truly ...

On May 22nd, Public Health Sudbury & Districts warned that there had been multiple reports of an increase in overdoses throughout the Districts of Manitoulin and Sudbury. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising yesterday that between May 28 to June 11, 2020 officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this morning. High 12. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Low plus 4. Marine Forecast – Wind northwest 15 knots diminishing to northeast 10 this evening then becoming light overnight. Wind becoming northwest 10 Saturday afternoon. Showers ending early this morning. Waves one metre subsiding to ...

If you are anything like me – cooking meals for years on end. You have no idea of what to cook next. Here is a dish that I love to make. Don’t be frightened of the heat – you can add as much or as little as you like. For families this is a great protein, serve it with rice ...

  During this time of social/physical distancing teenagers are finding ways to fill time. Trynity goes for long walks in the bush and brings back a record of where we are; Wawa’s Backyard. Wawa-news is pleased to feature this young lady’s photography.  

Weather – A few showers ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 8. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 3.   Marine Forecast –  Strong wind warning in effect. Wind northwest 30 knots diminishing to ...

The Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, Marcel Damphousse has released a statement regarding the reopening of Catholic Churches in the Diocese: Following Premier Doug Ford’s announcement on June 8, 2020, allowing places of Worship to resume their religious services, all the Catholic Parishes of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie will reopen their churches and resume Eucharistic ...

Algoma Public Health is advising of the 22nd case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. The avenue of exposure is unknown, and there are no details published other than the following: Close contacts have been notified Unknown exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie & Area Community spread remains possible and likely in all regions of ...

On May 6th, the Agawa Canyon Tour Train suspended operation until September first due to the COVID-19 virus. At that time it was stated that “in accordance with guidance from the Government of Canada, we have made the decision to delay the start of the Agawa Canyon Train Tour season until, September 1, 2020. We will re-evaluate the situation after ...

Jun 10, 2020 at 14:31 – The power has been restored in the Mission. Jun 10, 2020 at 13:31 – Just after 12:30 p.m. The Wawa Fire Department, SE OPP and Algoma Power were called to Tamarack Avenue for a tree on fire. The tree had contacted the powerline. Technicians from Algoma Power isolated that line and removed the tree. ...

  At 1:30 today, Premier Doug Ford unveiled the plan for the gradual and safe resumption of in-person instruction at postsecondary institutions across the province for the summer term. Starting in July 2020, limited in-person education and training may restart for students who were not able to graduate due to COVID-19 closures. This first phase beginning in July will allow ...

Weather – Rain at times heavy ending late this morning then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming south 40 gusting to 70 this morning then southwest 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. Temperature falling to ...

At 12:03 Mayor Ron Rody called the meeting to order with four members of Council present. Councillor Chiasson was not present. Mayor Rody, Councillor Hatfield, CAO O’Neill and Jason Morrison were in Council Chambers with social distancing in effect, Councillors Tait and Reece attended virtually via Zoom. The meeting was live streamed. There were no declarations of pecuniary interest, presentations ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers early this morning and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing this morning. High 27. Humidex 32. UV index 11 or extreme. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then rain at times heavy. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h before morning. Low ...