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Ladies Curling Standings – January 29

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 9 10 SPENCER, Diane 2 7 10 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 6 8 MATHIAS, Danette 3 6 9 PARSONS, Rochelle 3 6 8 SZEKELY, Annik 3 6 10 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 3 6 9 AMOS, Tracy 8 5 8 TAVELLA, Debbie 8 5 9 LESCHISHIN, Barb 10 4 9 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 10 4 10 CHIUPKA, Lorna ...

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Sault Police Remind Snowmobilers: Stay Off Railway Tracks

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has recently received reports of snowmobiles illegally operating on local railway tracks. Police and railway officials remind snowmobilers that railway tracks are not a safe or legal place to ride. Snowy conditions, helmets, and the noise from snowmobile engines and wind can make trains and railway equipment difficult to see and hear. Trains and ...

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Public Webinar Today in advance of February 4 Public Comment Deadline for NWMO’s Deep Geological Repository Project

February 4th at 11:59 pm will mark the end of the initial 30-day public comment period on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s Initial Project Description (IPD) for their Deep Geological Repository Project, as set by the federal Impact Assessment. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s Project Page features links to the full 1,233-page IPD document, a 92-page IPD summary, public comments ...

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The Annual Bridge Building Competition returns for 2026!

The annual Bridge Building Competition returns to Sault College on Friday, March 13, 2026. Hosted by Sault College in collaboration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), this well-established event provides an engaging, hands-on STEM experience for students in Grades 4 through 12.   The competition will be livestreamed on Friday, March ...

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CSC Nouvelon appoints a school principal in Dubreuilville

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Stéphanie McGregor as Interim Principal at École St-Joseph (Dubreuillville) effective February 2, 2026.   With more than 23 years of experience in education, Ms. McGregor began her career as a teacher at École élémentaire et secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa). Since 2021, she has held the position of vice-principal ...

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New Mammography Unit Enhances Breast Cancer Screening at SSM Group Health Centre

  Access to high-quality breast cancer screening has been strengthened across Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding area with a new mammography unit now in use at Group Health Centre (GHC). The unit supports earlier detection through advanced imaging technology and enhances local screening capacity. The new unit, expected to serve more than 6,000 patients per year, features tomosynthesis (multi-dimensional) ...

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Some Pizza Pops recalled – check your freezers

Some Pizza Pops have been recalled due to Microbial contamination – E. Coli – other pathogenic. Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider Check to see if you have recalled products Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products Recalled ...

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Manitouwadge’s myRide program concludes on March 31, 2026

The Township of Manitouwadge and Santé Manitouwadge Health wish to remind residents that funding for the myRide program will conclude on March 31, 2026. The MyRide service, originally volunteer run, was created to support seniors and persons with disabilities in accessing essential services. The Township of Manitouwadge secured a 100% funded provincial Community Transportation Grant from the Ministry of Transportation ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – January 20

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 8 9 BONITZKE, Wendy 2 6 8 MATHIAS, Danette 2 6 9 SPENCER, Diane 2 6 9 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 2 6 8 AMOS, Tracy 6 5 7 PARSONS, Rochelle 6 5 7 SZEKELY, Annik 6 5 9 LESCHISHIN, Barb 9 4 8 TAVELLA, Debbie 9 4 8 CHIUPKA, Lorna 11 3 8 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis ...

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5th Annual Doubles Funspiel

Sixteen (16) Teams participated in the Doubles Funspiel, on Saturday, January 17th. Also included in the event were Quizzes to challenge the participants. Team Curl Scouts (Heather Rainville and Anya Switzer) were the 4th place team in the Funspiel – following a “draw-to-the-button” decision. Team Glow (Delmarr Lowe and Sarah Gauthier) the LBNL (Last But Not Least) winners. There were ...

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Bus Cancellations

Due to the extremely cold temperatures in the Northern area (including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne), all school-related transportation services are cancelled today. Schools will remain open; however, no transportation will be provided.

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Mixed Curling Standings – January 15

Team Rank Wins G.P. Team Rank Wins G.P. FAHRER, Tom 1 6 8 TERRIS, Tom 1 6 8 BUCKELL, Chris 3 5 6 DUGGAN, Sarah 4 4 8 LESCHISHIN, Barb 4 4 7 MORRISON, Matthew 4 4 6 GLOVER, Justine 7 3 8 HALL, Spencer 7 3 6 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 7 3 7 HALL, Dave 10 2 6 HUFF, Amanda ...

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Wahkohtowin Development Hosts the 2026 Indigenous Lands Symposium at Sudbury’s Science North

Wahkohtowin Development will host the annual Indigenous Lands Symposium from February 2–6, 2026, at Science North in Greater Sudbury, bringing together Indigenous leaders, land stewards, practitioners, and partners from across Turtle Island to advance Indigenous-led land stewardship, governance, and relationships. Now in its fourth year, the Indigenous Lands Symposium has grown into one of Canada’s leading gatherings focused on Indigenous ...

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LDHC Long Term Care Unit COVID-19 Outbreak UPDATE

Jan 14, 2026 at 17:00 The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared over by public health officials. As the respiratory season continues, out of an abundance of caution, masking for all visitors, patients and staff is now in effect. We thank you for your support at this time. Dec 31, 2025 at 13:21 The Lady Dunn Health Centre’s Long Term Care ...

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