The Wawa PeeWee Travellers travelled to New Liskeard the weekend of March 6-8, 2020 for the Northern Ontario Hockey Association Tournament of Champions. Their first game against Blind River was a win of 5-1.  The second game against the Powasson Hawks was a hard fought battle ending in a tie of 4-4.  The third and final round robin game ...

On March 13, 2020, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities, issued the following statement in response to the impact of COVID-19 on students and faculty at Ontario’s colleges and universities: “The health and well-being of all Ontarians is our government’s number one priority. Based on the advice of Dr. David ...

On March 13, 2020, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, issued the following statement in response to the impact of COVID-19 on Ontario’s attraction agencies and convention centres: “The Government of Ontario’s top priority will always be the health and well-being of Ontarians. To help contain the ...

Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement following today’s First Ministers’ Call (March 13, 2020): “On this afternoon’s First Ministers’ Call, I conveyed to the Prime Minister that his family are in our thoughts and the thoughts of all Canadians during this difficult time. I wished his wife, Sophie, a full recovery and thanked him for demonstrating the importance of ...

Sudbury, March 13, 2020 Dear Faithful of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, Solidarity with Public concerns: Following government announcements of several preventive measures to stem the spread of COVID-19, I wish to contribute to this common public health effort and act in solidarity with the civil authorities.  Consequently, I am announcing the immediate adoption of the following directives. Until ...

Effective Saturday, March 14, 2020, all Superior Children’s Centre EarlyON Child and Family Centres and Licensed Childcare Centres in the communities of Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville and Hornepayne will be CLOSED to the public, families and staff. At this time it is critical we keep COVID-19 out of our childcare and family centre spaces. We will resume regular business hours ...

Yesterday afternoon, the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon was informed that the Ontario government is closing all schools across the province for two weeks (from March 14 to April 5) due to growing concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19). This ministerial decision aims to protect the safety, health and well-being of the population.   In light of this ministerial decision and the desire ...

Join the Sault Symphony Orchestra in welcoming the award-winning Pierre Schryer home for an evening of exciting entertainment sure to captivate music lovers of all ages. A world-class fiddler born in Sault Ste. Marie, Schryer will be returning home on April 18 to play a unique selection of pieces from around the globe alongside the Sault Symphony Orchestra. “The Symphony ...

In an attempt to contain the CQVID-19 virus and protect the health of our citizens, Michipicoten Council has decided to cancel the upcoming citizenship engagement sessions in Sault Ste Marie March 18 and Sudbury March 19,2020. Governments and health officials across the country warn that this is most serious health crisis in over 100 years. Schools, sports franchises and businesses are closing their doors ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 14 16 McCOY, Joe 2 11 16 HOFFMANN, Jim 3 9 16 KLOCKARS, Anna Lisa 4 8 15 BUCKELL, Chris 5 7 16 HALL, Dave 6 6 15 LESCHISHIN, Mark 6 6 17 TURMELLE, Katherine 8 2 15 Next games are Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 p.m.   Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, ...

Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, issued the following statement in response to the impact of COVID-19 on Ontario’s heritage, sport, tourism and culture industries: “The health and well-being of Ontarians is our government’s number one priority. Based on the advice of Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s ...

Late yesterday, Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott (Deputy Premier and Minister of Health) and Stephen Leece, Minister of Education, issued a statement and advised that,based on advice from Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and theexperts at the COVID-19 Command Table, the Minister of Education issued a Ministerial Order to close all publicly funded schools in Ontario ...

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding a tentative agreement with the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA): “Our Government achieved our foremost priority – landing a good deal with a teachers’ union that advances the priorities of students and parents. We are pleased to announce a tentative agreement has been reached between the Crown, OECTA, and ...

6:24 AM EDT Friday 13 March 2020 Snow squall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Lake effect snow squalls and blowing snow developing this morning. Westerly snow squalls will develop off Lake Superior this morning. Local snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are possible by Friday evening. Furthermore, ...

The Ministry of Long Term Care has instructed all long term care homes to begin active screening of all  patients and visitor. Emerging information on COVID-19 suggests that elderly individuals and those with underlying health conditions are at increased risk of severe outcomes. In an effort to be proactive, LDHC has begun active screening in all care areas. Active screening ...