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“Enough Is Enough,” NDP renews calls for government action following fatal Hwy 11 crash in Hearst

Following another fatal collision on Highway 11, Northern Ontario NDP MPPs are renewing their calls for the Ford government to take immediate action to make Northern Ontario’s highways safer: “My thoughts are with the family and loved ones affected by this tragic loss,” Said MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay). “Each fatality leaves our communities grieving and searching for ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – February 4

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 9 11 SPENCER, Diane 2 8 10 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 7 9 MATHIAS, Danette 4 7 10 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 7 10 PARSONS, Rochelle 6 6 9 SZEKELY, Annik 6 6 11 TAVELLA, Debbie 6 6 10 AMOS, Tracy 9 5 9 LESCHISHIN, Barb 9 5 10 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 9 5 11 CHIUPKA, Lorna ...

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Building Resilience in Uncertain Times

In the face of events which cause widespread uncertainty, create rapid change, or impact personal and family safety, it is natural to feel that you have little control over what happens. You may or may not be aware, but you do have coping mechanisms that will help you manage these stressful situations. By understanding that you have control over how ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – February 2

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 12 12 MORRISON, Matthew 2 7 12 LESCHISHIN, Mark 3 6 12 TERRIS, Spencer 3 6 12 HALE, Ron 5 3 12 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 6 2 12 Game Schedule for Monday, Febuary 9th. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 T. TERRIS S. TERRIS HALE BUMSTEAD MORRISON LESCHISHIN

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Sault Police Not Participating in Federal Government Assault-Style Firearm Compensation Program

The federal government’s Assault-Style Firearm Compensation Program entered its nationwide declaration period on January 19, 2026. After careful consideration, and in line with the approach taken by many police services across Ontario, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS) is not participating in this program at this time. The program is being administered at the federal level, and participation by ...

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NOWW Announces LitFest Keynote Author Waubgeshig Rice

Northwestern Ontario Writer’s Workshop (NOWW) is pleased to announce author Waubgeshig Rice will be the guest author/Keynote speaker for LitFest 2026!   “NOWW is thrilled to be hosting Waubgeshig Rice as our keynote speaker for Litfest 2026,” says NOWW president Alex Marino. “With experience in Journalism, short fiction, and three award-winning novels to his credit, Waub’s work is representative of ...

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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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