On December 29th, 2021, the Bearskin Lake First Nation declared a state of emergency due to an outbreak of COVID 19 infections. As of today, 174 individuals have tested positive – which means almost fifty percent of the on-reserve population is infected. Those infected include the administrative and essential staff of the band’s administration, operations, and maintenance units. The day-to-day ...

In response to recent trends that show an alarming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is temporarily moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen with modifications.   Following this direction by the Ontario Government, the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre will be closed to the public effective 12:01 ...

In light of the recent public health restrictions, the TBSO will be cancelling their January in-person concerts. Instead, these shows will be available for the public to stream online for a limited time, free of charge.   The safety of our community is of utmost importance at all times, particularly now. We want to have the opportunity to perform in ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit Selection Committee is pleased to announce the 2021 Medal of Merit recipient. This year’s recipient is Barbara Nolan in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community. An Indigenous role model and advocate, Barbara’s work and commitment to the advancement of the Anishinaabemowin language revitalization efforts, Indigenous education and excellence in lifelong learning ...

A brand new year is on the horizon and most of us are thinking about resolutions to change our lives for the better – lose weight, be more active, volunteer, be kinder. Why not make a resolution that keeps giving throughout the whole year and supports our local hospital? Join the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation’s monthly giving club. For ...

Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect tonight for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Lake-enhanced snow off Lake Superior is expected to become heavy at times late this evening and continue overnight. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 centimetres per hour, along with very poor visibility, are likely at times with this snow. Local snowfall accumulations of 10 cm are ...

Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie commenced Operation Taconite to prevent newly formed ice from hampering commercial shipping across the western Great Lakes. Tuesday, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BISCAYNE BAY was assigned to manage the ice breaking needs of western Lake Superior, specifically the twin ports of Duluth, Minn. and Superior, Wisc. Tomorrow, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter MOBILE BAY joins ...

New visitor restrictions are coming to Lady Dunn Health Centre. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the safety of our patients, residents, families and staff remain a top priority for the Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC). Effective December 30, 2021, we will be implementing the following new visitor restrictions: Acute Care (Stable Adult) including Alternate Level of Care/Respite: Two ...

  Last week, students and staff in CSC Nouvelon elementary and secondary schools in the Algoma and Sudbury/Manitoulin districts were able to celebrate Christmas by watching “Réveillon Nouvelon” in their classroom along with the classmates! This virtual show, offered through the PassepART grant and our community partner Café-héritage, aims to celebrate our roots and our Franco-Canadian heritage by presenting a ...

  La semaine dernière, les élèves écoles élémentaires et secondaires du CSC Nouvelon ont pu célébrer Noël en visionnant le Réveillon Nouvelon! Ce spectacle virtuel, offert grâce à la subvention PassepART et notre partenaire communautaire Café-héritage, a pour objectif de célébrer nos racines et notre héritage franco-canadien en présentant un répertoire de chansons traditionnelles, des traditions canadiennes-françaises et bien plus ...

Prior to the Christmas break, students from École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) went to the Pentecostal Church to help out with the preparation of their Meals of Hope feast activity. As part of the Pathway in the Catholic Faith (Cheminement dans la foi catholique) course, students learn to become engaged citizens, concerned about the well-being of fellow members of their ...

Avant les vacances de Noël, des élèves de l’École secondaire catholique Trillium(Chapleau) sont allés prêter main-forte à l’église pentecôtiste afin d’appuyer avec la préparation de leur grand festin Meals of Hope. Dans le cadre du cours Cheminement dans la foi catholique, les élèves apprennent à devenir des citoyens engagés, soucieux du bien-être des membres de leur communauté. Ils apprennent diverses ...

The Wawa Community Food Bank volunteers would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in our community a safe and happy Holiday Season. We are very thankful and appreciative for the donations that we receive so please note that the donation bin inside the main door at 96 Broadway Avenue will not be accessible until January 4th. Should you ...

  We also filled three Toyotas with non-perishable food items to benefit the Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent Place. For the seventh straight year, Northside Toyota has fought food insecurity with Fill the Toyota fundraising events. This year, we made our biggest impact yet and we couldn’t have done it with you. Thanks to your generous support, Northside Toyota has ...

Searchmont Resort kicked off their 2021-2022 ski and snowboard season Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 to much anticipation. Approximately 300 guests visited the resort to hit the slopes on what turned out to be a beautiful day. With two new triple lifts and several new trails being opened this season, the resort set a new sales record this year for season ...