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It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Marie Louise Brailean on December 26, 2025 at the Richmond Hospital. Born in Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands; Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend. Marie shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Dennis Brailean. Together, they built a home filled with warmth, ...

Interest in growing fruit and vegetables at home is surging amid soaring food prices. And with the start of the growing season on the horizon, now is the time to plan.   According to brand new data from Homestars.com, the reliable way to hire a pro, 48% of Canadian shoppers have considered growing their own fruit or vegetables, due to ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging the Province of Ontario to ensure Northern communities are fully engaged as the government moves forward with its plan to consolidate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into nine regional organizations. The Province recently announced its intention to introduce amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act that would create a regionalized conservation authority system ...

Our local physician group is working with a very small number of physicians, and we are currently relying on locum (temporary) physician support to help meet clinic needs. Currently, locum coverage is limited and patients will experience very long wait times for appointments, follow- ups, and responses in the coming weeks as resources are stretched thin. Patients will experience delays ...

NEW BOOKS this week are “The Right to Remain” by James Grippando, “Woman Down” by Colleen Hoover, “The Devil’s Daughter” by Danielle Steel and “Such a Clever Girl” by Darby Kane. En Français, nous avons “Delta Zéro” par Martin Michaud. Come in and check it out! STAFF PICK OF THE WEEK: The staff pick of the week is “After Anna” ...

Nous a quitté paisiblement vers un monde meilleur à l’âge de 41 ans, le 2 mars 2026, entourée de sa famille et ses amis, des suites d’un cancer contre lequel elle a mené un combat héroïque. Hélène est née le 18 juillet 1984 à Sault-Ste-Marie. Précédée dans la mort par son père Henri Savoie, elle laisse dans le deuil ses ...

Lovingly and peacefully entered her reward at age 41 on March 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, after a heroic battle with cancer. Hélène was born July 18,1984 in Sault Ste. Marie to Henri (predeceased) and Carole Savoie. She is survived by her beloved children Abiguale, Lionel, Gabriel, Raphaël, and Noëlle; her fiancé Gene, her mother, Carole, her sisters ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is expressing deep concern and growing frustration following another fatal collision on Northern Ontario’s highway system. On March 7, a serious collision near Smooth Rock Falls involving four tractor-trailers and a passenger vehicle claimed the life of a Kapuskasing resident, marking the tenth highway fatality this winter on Northern highways. FONOM extends its ...

Mar 4, 2026 at 16:22 Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle 4:02 PM EST Wednesday 4 March 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Areas of freezing drizzle are expected. Freezing drizzle is expected to continue this afternoon and evening. Roads, walkways, and other surfaces will likely become icy and slippery. Be very careful if walking or driving. Mar 4, 2026 ...

Mar 4, 2026 at 16:22 Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle 4:02 PM EST Wednesday 4 March 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Areas of freezing drizzle are expected. Freezing drizzle is expected to continue this afternoon and evening. Roads, walkways, and other surfaces will likely become icy and slippery. Be very careful if walking or driving. Mar 4, 2026 ...

Another successful sale is behind us and we would like to express our thanks to the many people who made this sale possible. First, to the people of Wawa and surrounding area, who donate so generously to our sale, we say, “THANK YOU” Next to our many volunteers who faithfully show up to help sort, organize, and run the sale. ...

January 24, 1950 – January 24, 2026 Died January 24, 2026 in Brockville, Ontario. Born January 24, 1950 to Mary Lou and Gerald Morrison. Grew up on a farm near Lake Eloida and spent her youth in Lansdowne and Athens. Youngest of siblings James, Mackie, Robert, and Cheryl Faith. Attended high school in Athens, teacher’s college in Ottawa, then began her ...

Editor’s Note: Although this is from the SSM PUC Services, it is applicable here. PUC Services Inc. is urging parents and caregivers to keep children away from snowbanks that form under power lines. As challenging winter conditions continue to bring an exceptional amount of snow, these large snowbanks can elevate children to a height where they are dangerously close to ...

  The Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC) Foundation recently hosted its Winter Carnival Family Day, Color the Cold, a heartwarming event that brought children, seniors, and families together.   During the event, children painted the windows of the long-term care dining room with cheerful artwork, while seniors added their own special touch by colouring geese as part of the display, ...

Our hearts are heavy as we grieve the loss of our EarlyON Centre — a place that was more than just a building. It was a safe space for families, a place of laughter, first friendships, shared milestones, and daily moments of connection that meant so much to so many. In the midst of this heartbreaking loss, we have been ...