December 22, 2025 The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Ford, I am writing to you today following yet another devastating tragedy on Northern Ontario’s highways. Yesterday, near Opasatika, a fatal collision resulted in the loss of three lives from the same family. This heartbreaking incident was compounded by a ...
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NAPS lay charges in historic child abuse investigation
The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has laid a series of charges connected to an ongoing investigation of historic child abuse. Members of the NAPS Northeast Crime Unit began an investigation into allegations of child abuse in May of 2025. The abuse allegations relate to a series of incidents that occurred between November 2024 and March 2025 in Brunswick House First ...
Read More »Federal Offender arrested in Timmins
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad would like to advise the public that a Federal Offender who went unlawfully at large on October 9th, 2025, has been apprehended in Timmins, ON. Eric Richard Joseph Cardinal was located and arrested by the Timmins Police Service. CARDINAL is serving a 3-year, 3-month sentence for; Robbery Armed Robbery Assault Cause Bodily Harm ...
Read More »Ice Candle Celebration cancelled for 2025
The Wawa Municipal Cemetery Committee regretfully announces the cancellation of the annual Ice Candle Celebration this year due to a shortage of committee members and volunteers. This decision was not made lightly. The Ice Candle Celebration has been a meaningful annual event for our community, and we sincerely appreciate the support and participation it has received over the years. Unfortunately, ...
Read More »School Bus Cancellations
Dec 19, 2025 at 06:47 Northern Area Due to the inclement weather, poor road conditions, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation servicing schools in Wawa, White River, Chapleau & Hornepayne will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area Due to the flash freezing concerns, icy road conditions, ...
Read More »Ladies Curling Standings – December 18th
RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 5 6 MATHIAS, Danette 1 5 6 SPENCER, Diane 1 5 6 AMOS, Tracy 4 4 5 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 4 6 BONITZKE, Wendy 4 3 5 CHIUPKA, Lorna 4 3 5 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 4 3 6 SZEKELY, Annik 4 3 6 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 3 5 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 2 5 TAVELLA, Debbie ...
Read More »Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin hosted The (Un)Making of Métis Claims in Ontario
Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) has concluded a highly successful, landmark two-day forum that brought together Indigenous scholars, First Nation leadership, Elders, legal experts, and community members to engage in rigorous academic and community-driven dialogue on the historical, political and legal foundations of Métis claims in Ontario. Titled The (Un)Making of Métis Claims in Ontario, the forum took place December 13–14, ...
Read More »Confederation College Launches Canerector Foundation Scholars Program to Support Skilled Trades Students
In partnership with the Canerector Foundation, through their $500,000 investment, Confederation College has launched the Canerector Foundation Scholars Program, an initiative that will support 200 students entering skilled trades programs over the next five years. The funding will provide financial awards to 20 students annually enrolled in eligible two-year skilled trades programs, including a dedicated stream of five scholarships per ...
Read More »73 Organizations Send Joint Letter Calling on the Federal Government to Improve Nuclear Waste Oversight
73 organizations representing a broad segment of Canadian society have sent a joint letter to the federal government urging more oversight of the nuclear industry and of nuclear waste projects. In the letter, the groups urged the Prime Minister and the Ministers of Environment and Climate Change and of Energy and Natural Resources to exercise oversight of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s ...
Read More »Batchewana FN & Alamos Gold Begin Next Phase of the Mine Connector Transmission Project
Batchewana First Nation and Alamos Gold Inc. are advancing the next phase of the Mine Connector Transmission Project, a key initiative that will deliver clean, reliable energy to the Algoma District and support the continued growth of Alamos’ Island Gold district. An expropriation application has been filed with the Ontario Energy Board related to the Mine Connector Transmission Project. This ...
Read More »Mixed Curling Standings – December 13
Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 5 6 FAHRER, Tom 2 4 6 LESCHISHIN, Barb 2 4 6 BUCKELL, Chris 4 3 4 DUGGAN, Sarah 4 3 6 MORRISON, Matthew 4 3 5 GLOVER, Justine 7 2 6 RAINVILLE, Heather 7 2 5 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 7 2 5 DERESKI, Daryl 10 1 4 HALL, Dave 10 1 3 HALL, ...
Read More »Ladies Curling Standings – December 12th
RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 4 5 MATHIAS, Danette 1 4 5 SPENCER, Diane 1 4 5 AMOS, Tracy 4 3 4 BONITZKE, Wendy 4 3 4 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 3 5 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 4 3 5 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 3 5 CHIUPKA, Lorna 9 2 4 LESCHISHIN, Barb 9 2 4 SZEKELY, Annik 9 2 5 TAVELLA, Debbie ...
Read More »Municipality of Wawa Partners with SECFDC to Administer Municipal Accommodation Funds
The Municipality of Wawa is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with the Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation (SECFDC) to act as the third-party entity responsible for receiving and administering 50% of eligible Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) funds. This partnership reflects Wawa’s commitment to fostering economic development and supporting tourism initiatives within the community. Under ...
Read More »New Chair and Vice Chair for the Algoma District School Board
Algoma District School Board (ADSB) held their Inaugural Meeting on December 9, 2025. Elaine Johnston has been elected as the Board’s new Chair and Greg Bowman as the Board’s new Vice Chair. Jennifer Sarlo, who has served as Chair for the past 14 years, will continue in her role as Trustee, serving Ward One of Sault Ste. Marie. Chair Elaine ...
Read More »Sault College Supporting Algoma Steel Employees Through Info Sessions on Retraining, Upgrading and Employment Services
In response to the recent layoffs announced at Algoma Steel, Sault College is extending support to affected workers through a series of information sessions focused on retraining, upgrading and employment opportunities. These sessions will be held throughout December and January to help individuals explore available services and education pathways. Participants will learn about employment supports, resume and cover letter ...
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