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On September 28, 2024, the North East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Snowmobile, All Terrain Vehicle and Vessel Enforcement (S.A.V.E.) Team were called to assist a vessel-in-distress on Lake Nipissing that was carrying two occupants. Fortunately, the occupants were safe upon police arrival and the water filled vessel was towed to shore. Weather, Water and Wave conditions quickly change during ...

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) vehicle crash approximately ten kilometers south of Elliot Lake. A small northbound Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV) failed to negotiate a curve and collided with the guard rails, causing air bags to deploy. Algoma Paramedic Services were on scene and assessed the driver. Police also spoke to the driver who ...

A small number of residents in the lower Mission are without power this morning. A resident relayed information to Wawa news saying that Algoma Power had been notified, and that the power outage was expected to last for several hours.

Chapleau is initiating the Chapleau District Heating Project, in partnership with Commercial BioEnergy Inc., a Northern Ontario biomass energy company dedicated to assisting communities in reducing their dependence on fossil fuels. The Chapleau District Heating Project will determine the feasibility of constructing a centralized biomass fuelled heating plant to deliver heating to potentially seven public buildings within the community. This ...

Chapleau lance en effet le Projet de chauffage urbain de Chapleau, en partenariat avec Bioénergie commerciale inc., une entreprise d’énergie de biomasse du nord de l’Ontario qui se consacre à aider les collectivités à réduire leur dépendance aux combustibles fossiles.   Le Projet de chauffage urbain de Chapleau permettra de déterminer la faisabilité de la construction d’une centrale de chauffage ...

There were 84 golfers that enjoyed warm temperatures of 14C. This was the last Men’s Night of the 2024 season. Please pay Outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees before incurring penalties and removal. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors for a great season! Without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Golf Course ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then becoming north 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 9. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Clearing overnight. Low minus 2. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...

Oct 5, 2024 at 19:32 At 4:30 p.m. today Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement from Nipigon to Sault Ste. Marie stating that strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h, with higher gusts possible near Lake Superior this evening.  Environment Canada wans that high winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break and utility outages ...

Ontario Fire Marshal Jon Pegg has a stark warning for everyone this Fire Prevention Week: “If your smoke alarms aren’t working, your chances of surviving a fire drop significantly.” With 85 lives already lost to fires in Ontario this year, Fire Marshal Pegg’s message is urgent—preventing further tragedy is everyone’s responsibility. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Smoke Alarms: Make ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50 except gusting to 70 near Lake Superior this evening ...

Oct 4, 2024 at 18:25 The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two more people in relation to the break-in and mischief at the Centennial Arena. On September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m. police were called to the Centennial Arena on Spruce Avenue when contractors noticed extensive damage inside. A group of youths caused over $50,000 in ...

Each year, Wawa schools organize a Terry Fox run and raise funds for cancer research. This year, we had a different idea. All five schools-St. Augustine French Immersion, Sir James Dunn Public School, Ecole publique l’Escalade, Ecole St-Joseph and Michipicoten High School came together at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre track, along with friends and family to show their support ...

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Amélie Cyr as Director of Communications and External Relations. Ms. Cyr brings her educational training and relevant experience in the field of communications and marketing to the position, which she will take up on September 1, 2024. Amélie Cyr began her career at CSC Nouvelon in 2018 ...

Le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon est fier d’annoncer la nomination de Mme Amélie Cyr au poste de direction du Service des communications et des relations externes. Une gestionnaire qui se démarque par sa formation et son expérience pertinente dans le domaine des communications et de la promotion, Mme Cyr entreprendra ses nouvelles fonctions à compter du 1er septembre 2024. Amélie ...

Invasive Species Centre Executive Director Sarah Rang was awarded the Leadership Achievement Award at the 32nd North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Annual Conference in Missoula, Montana. As highlighted in the conference, invasive species have a global cost of more than $400 billion each year. In Ontario, invasive species have impacts on agriculture, fisheries, forestry, healthcare, tourism, and recreation ...