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After an early and unexpected February run of maple sap, the maple syrup season is ready to hit its second wind in Ontario. Producers are getting ready to showcase a new crop of sweet liquid gold during the 7th annual Maple Weekend, April 1 and 2, 2023. Hosted by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA), Maple Weekend is a ...

The message for this week was ‘Worship – are you Regular?’ We all go to church if we feel moved to do so, Christmas, Easter, Funerals, Weddings and sometimes just for the sake of going. A little story “ Two fellas were having coffee and church came up in the conversation. One said “You know, I’ve gone to worship for ...

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 374 is holding our 54th year tradition of hosting the Annual Maple Syrup Festival on April 1, 2, 8 and 9, 2023. For many friends and family, it is a custom to travel many hours and fill up on fluffy pancakes, perfectly fried sausages covered in golden local maple syrup. The regular customers, mark their ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with family by her side on Thursday March 9, 2023 at the age of 68 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Ronald Davidson. Dear mother of Natasha Miller (Clarence). Proud grandmother of Trenton. Special nana of Alaira, Ethan and Coen. Daughter of Ruth Miller (late Harry). Sister of Clifford (Kathy) ...

Karen peacefully with family by her side at Chapman House Residential Hospice Owen Sound early Tuesday morning March 7th, 2023.  Karen Roberts (nee Ruffett) of Wiarton in her 72nd year.  Beloved wife of Wayne Roberts and cherished mother of Brett and his partner Marcy of Manitoba and predeceased by daughter Barbara. Loving grandmother of Jordan Famiglietti. Sister of Jim Ruffett ...

A resident of Wawa is facing charges after being found intoxicated in public. On March 4, 2023, at approximately 10:49 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Chris Simon Drive in Wawa. Police attended the scene and arrested one person for public intoxication. The accused was transported to the ...

In September 2022, Ontario school buses added overhead amber lights that flash to make it easier for drivers to recognize when a bus is preparing to stop. Despite this, many communities have noted the same number of vehicles not stopping for school buses. This is very concerning, as it puts children’s lives in danger. The Superior East Detachment of the ...

On March 1, 2023, at approximately 1:12 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Front Street in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old person, from Hearst, was arrested and charged with the following: Harassing Communications Criminal Harassment – repeatedly communicate Breach of ...

The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death in White River. On February 28, 2023, shortly before 9:30 a.m., members of the Superior East OPP and Algoma District Paramedic Services responded to an individual in distress at a business in White River. The individual was transported to hospital. The person was pronounced deceased at ...

The Second Sunday of Lent This week the scripture was Genesis 12: 1-4a and the message was on the ‘Blessings’ Abraham received from God and the blessings we too receive.  There is one little caveat on receiving blessings and that is ,”, .. so that you will be a blessing” (Gen 12:2c) We should be willing to share our blessings ...

Members of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) will hold its next Board meeting in the Town of Wawa on Friday, March 10th, 2023. Also, the Board will meet with Wawa’s Mayor, Melanie Pilon, and CAO Maury O’Neill to listen about the activities of this part of Northeastern Ontario. “It’s important for the Board to experience and then appreciate ...

The Ontario government is expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. These changes will make it faster and easier for these heroes and their families to access the compensation and supports they deserve for thyroid and pancreatic cancers from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). “In every community, firefighters are on the front lines each and every day saving lives,” said ...

  Sky watchers in the past few days have been enthralled by the beautiful displays of Northern Lights. Unfortunately, they seem to always be brightest in the wee hours of the morning. For those of us who go to bed early, there is a beautiful planetary conjunction of Venus and Jupiter visible in the western skies after sunset. This photo ...

The North East Region (NER) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now installed and activated the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) and In-Car-Camera (ICC) systems in all patrol vehicles. As a result of investments made by government in the OPP and municipal police services in the province, the OPP is introducing ICC video recording equipment with integrated ALPR functionality ...

Algoma Council on Domestic Violence (ACDV) is deeply saddened at the recent violence we have seen against women in our communities across Algoma.  The Algoma Council on Domestic Violence (ACDV) is a culturally inclusive Council that will strive to change community attitudes towards family violence focusing on woman abuse, through education and advocacy, while promoting community safety and well-being.  Our ...