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It’s with great sadness that we announce the loss of our Mom, Nana, G.G. – Peggy (Margaret) Stewart on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Peggy was born in Michigan and grew up in Wawa, Ontario. One of four children, her father managed a mine there. Peggy spent her early life living in Timmins and North Bay, eventually moving to Alberta in ...

Affectionately known as “YBone” or Johnny to those who knew him best, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on January 12, 1970, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Johnny left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew him. Johnny was predeceased by his parents, John Yukich and Mary (née Murphy).   ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the communities to prioritize safety tonight, Halloween. With children taking to the streets in costumes and neighbors preparing for trick-or-treaters, it’s essential to stay vigilant and be aware of safety measures. This year, we invite residents to join us in making Halloween safe and fun for everyone by following our helpful tips. Children ...

December 24, 1931 ~ October 26, 2025 Bill passed away peacefully in his 93rd year at Riverbend Place Long-Term Care Home (Cambridge, ON) with Brandy at his side. His best friend and loving wife of nearly 44 years. Predeceased by his first wife, our Mother Kathy (1979). Much-loved Father of Valerie (Walter), April (aka Marleane), Sally (Corky), Tom (Debbie) and ...

Scripture, Joel 2:23-32 and Luke 18:9-14 The passage from Joel contains with it images of pouring out, of overflowing, of abundance, and the  presence of God therein. Joel contains promises of God providing the abundance. 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 evokes an image of finding both strength and God’s presence in the act of pouring oneself out, giving everything to God, holding ...

It has been a busy week and Thursday evening, we had the pleasure of listening to the music and vocals of Alex Charbonneau and Graham Murray Sears and surprise guest Dawn Charbonneau. We are absolutely thankful that they were able to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week with us by sharing their amazing talents. They are musicians, vocalists and songwriters! Thank ...

October 18, 2025 Patricia Berdusco was the fourteenth child and seventh daughter born to parents John and Nora Harvey. The family lived in Granby, Quebec, where she was raised and attended school. Mom loved growing up in such a large family and remembered many Easter and Christmas dinners with over 50 family members attending while she washed dishes for hours ...

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced today that electricity prices under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small business and farms will change as of November 1, 2025. Winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in threshold for residential customers on Tiered pricing will also take effect. Also, effective November 1, 2025, the Ontario government’s Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) ...

On Thanksgiving Sunday, we reflect on our blessings. No one needs to be reminded that we may have much to be grateful for or that others may be worse off than we are. The challenge in a life of faith is to translate the intellectual knowledge of what we should be doing  (ie. Giving thanks) into a spiritual and life-giving ...

Passed peacefully with her family by her side, late in the evening of October 11, 2025, at Kingston General Hospital.  Devoted wife and best friend of Gary. Proud and beloved mother of Neil (Tanya), Natalie (Christian), and Nadine (Kerwin). Cherished Gram to Oscar and Faye.  Memorable Aunt and Great Aunt to many.  Pre-deceased by her father Antony, mother Margaret, and ...

October is here and we are busy at the Library. We are celebrating Canadian Library Month as well as First Nations Public Library Week from October 5th until October 11th and Ontario Public Library Week from October 19th until October 25th. October is also Dyslexia Awareness Month. We are also supporting Alzheimer’s and Dementia by donating all used books and ...

August 9, 1951 ~ February 13, 2025 Peacefully at her home in Barry’s Bay in her 74th year. Predeceased by her parents Joyce and Kenneth Johnson, her first husband Arnold Jennings, second husband Keith MacTavish as well as her sisters Susan Zaffis and Elizabeth Fortin. Left to mourn are her brothers Douglas (Anne) Johnson of Martintown, Jeffery (Johanne) of Waterville and ...

On October 10, 2025, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol on Highway 17, Huron Shores, when a blue hatchback car was observed to be lane wandering. The car was subsequently stopped and driver was spoken to. A strong odour of alcoholic beverage was emanating from the driver’s breath and a beer ...

A person was charged after police conducted a Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Queen Avenue. On October 9, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an oncoming small white car conduct a U-turn and proceed to travel away from the stop location. As a result, police conducted a traffic stop and spoke to ...

My Everyday Thanksgiving  by Ardis Rittenhouse   The Morning sun that awakens me Makes me thankful I can see. Loved ones’ voices each so dear Make me thankful I can hear. Health and strength that get me through Make me thankful for what I can do. Faith that does not let me stray Makes me thankful for each day. A ...