The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, and the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association jointly discussed the crisis of Homelessness, Mental Health, and the Opioid Crisis with the Provincial Government. FONOM President Danny Whalen, NOMA Executive Member Rick Dumas, and NOSDA Vice-Chair Mark King shared with the seven Provincial Minister, Associate Minister, and a Parliamentary ...

This is the second year that the Annual AMO Municipal Conference has been held virtually. Members of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities Board shared three policy positions with Minister Clark, Rickford, Romano, Elliott, Bethlenfalvy, Fullerton, Associate Minister Stan Cho, Parliamentary Assistant Christine Hogarth, and over 60 ministry staff were on the call. We discuss planned topics, including creating Mutual ...

Confederation College announced today it is now a requirement that all members of the College community be fully vaccinated to access all campuses in person this fall.  The College has consulted with provincial and local health authorities and is joining many other postsecondary institutions and other Crown agencies who have made this announcement over the past week.   “The safety of our College community, particularly our students ...

The 21 First Nations of the Robinson-Huron Treaty welcome the news that the Government of Canada has completed their mandating process and are prepared to negotiate and settle the ongoing annuities case. Canada has stated that the negotiation and settlement process requires participation from the Government of Ontario. “This is a significant step in the right direction — and one ...

Algoma Public Health is advising of a low-risk exposure to COVID-19 for anyone who attended a wedding reception event on August 7, 2021, from 3:00 pm to midnight, at 546 Plummer Rd, Bruce Mines, ON. Attendees considered high-risk close contacts have already been directly notified. All other attendees are considered to have low-risk exposure and are asked to: Self-monitor for ...

Residents concerned about a site near the Revell River being put on the receiving end of all of Canada’s high level radioactive waste have set up a pop-up event at the Ministry of Transportation’s Revell River picnic area, drawing attention to the project and the threat it will pose to the region and the watersheds in Northwestern Ontario. The MTO ...

An open letter to the management and customer relations department of VIA Rail Canada I wanted to provide some feedback regarding the negative impacts I have felt as a result of VIA’s decision to reduce passenger train service in Northern Ontario and the need to restore it immediately.   Over the last year and half, travellers like myself have become ...

Hat’s Off To “Mr. Darwin Larrett” of Catfish Lake for sharing his valuable time with the senior citizens Of Catfish Lake this past year and taking time to share with them his empathy, understanding and teaching skills.   In the past year, Darwin always made himself available to lend a hand to those in need to our tiny neighbourhood members. ...

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island (ended 15:34) Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay (ended 15:34) Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail. Hazards: Wind gusts of 100 km/h. Up to ping pong ball size hail. Risk ...

Kaireen, Lorna & Maria are taking a break during July & August and have distributed outlines for Morning Worship. If you would like to be included, please call 705 856 1518. Although we cannot meet for Worship you may like to read the Scriptures for August 15th, 2021 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 1 Kings 2: 10-12;  3:2-14      David’s death; ...

Aug 9, 2021 at 15:30 – updated, Fog Advisory ended for Wawa – Schreiber. Aug 9, 2021 at 14:12 – updated, Fog Advisory ended for Nipigon – Rossport. Aug 9, 2021 at 06:22 5:24 AM EDT Monday 09 August 2021 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park (ended at 14:38) Marathon – Schreiber (ended at 14:38) Nipigon – ...

Aug 6, 2021 at 13:15 – Fog Advisory ended – 11:44:57   Aug 6, 2021 at 09:15 8:10 AM EDT Friday 06 August 2021 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Fog patches are expected to continue through this morning with visibilities near zero. Visibility may be significantly and ...

HARTE GOLD CORP. has announced the second-quarter results ended June 30, 2021. The Company’s unaudited financial results for three months ended June 30, 2021 (“Q2 2021”), together with its Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the corresponding period, can be accessed under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com and on the Company’s website at www.hartegold.com.  All currency references in this press ...

Since mid-March, weekly Mass Immunization Clinics (MICs) in Wawa have been taking place at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre (MMCC). The planning, organization, and staffing of these clinics have been a collaborative effort between the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa Family Health Team, Algoma Public Health, Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services, and Algoma District Paramedic Services. Starting August 3rd, ...

HARTE GOLD CORP. announces that it received notice today from ANR Investments 2 B.V. and AHG (Jersey) Limited (“AHG” and, collectively, the “Appian Parties”) that events of default have occurred under the Financing Agreement dated July 14, 2020 between ANR and Harte Gold (the “Financing Agreement”) and the Facility Agreement dated August 28, 2020 between AHG and Harte Gold. Among ...