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Dec 21, 2017 @ 09:22 The Northeastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) is delighted that the government has announced that bus service will be improved in Northern Ontario. However, reinstatement of passenger rail should also be a priority. An integrated transportation system means a truly multimodal strategy, where travel by road, rail, and air all have their role. What we have ...

Dec 19, 2017 @ 02:23 Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was advised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) of flooding at the base of the Chippewa River.   OPP attended the area. There is no flooding on any roadway however several camps in the low lying area have been affected. Residence # 280 to #306 on ...

Dec 18, 2017 @ 08:17 One of the things that draws many individuals into the political arena is an intense desire to help those who are most vulnerable in our society or who have been wronged by the system. I say this is true for many individuals of all political stripes. In all honesty there is no doubt in my ...

Dec 15, 2017 @ 16:03 Dr. Josée Thériault, a Sudbury Internist-Intensivist, is the new Critical Care Clinical Lead for the North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN).   In this part-time position, Dr. Thériault will support the implementation of the provincial Critical Care Strategy — which is designed to improve access, quality and system integration — working closely with ...

On Monday December 4, 2017 at approximately 6:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment had occasion to observe a male and a female together at a Chapleau business. Further investigation revealed that the male was in breach of a recognizance. As a result a 36 years old Chapleau, Ontario male was arrested and charged ...

At 12:39, December 3rd, the highway was reopened Dec 2, 2017 @ 10:01 Highway 556, Ranger Lake Road has been closed due to poor road conditions.  

Nov 29, 2017 @ 12:43 À la suite d’une recherche approfondie cet été et cet automne, le Réseau local d’intégration des services de santé (RLISS) du Nord-Est est ravi d’annoncer que Jérémy Stevenson sera le nouveau directeur général du RLISS du Nord-Est à compter du 22 janvier 2018.   Depuis les trois dernières années, Jérémy a occupé le poste de ...

Nov 29, 2017 @ 12:41 Following an extensive search throughout the summer and fall, the North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN) is pleased to announce that Jérémy Stevenson will be the new NE LHIN CEO effective January 22, 2018.   For the past three years, Jérémy has been President and CEO of the Hôpital de Mattawa Hospital and ...

Nov 27, 2017 @ 14:58 Recently a constituent who regularly reads this column called my constituency office to offer an opinion on why the Liberals are working so hard and spending so much on media advertising to get Kathleen Wynne’s face in the public eye lately.  She said that it’s probably because they are afraid no one recognizes her face.  ...

Nov 24, 2017 @ 09:21 The Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has launched a program that creates a safe place for people to conduct online property transactions. The Detachment Offices at 742 Great Northern Road has marked two parking spaces for people to meet and complete their transaction. OPP explain that Project Safe Trade is ...

Nov 23, 2017 @ 15:34 Join representatives from the Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT) and Missanabie Cree First Nation (MCFN) on November 30th at 6:30 pm at Mile 77.98 Park Road, Dubreuilville CP rail stop for a festive holiday celebration organized by CP and the Municipality of Dubreuilville. The CP Holiday Train program spreads holiday cheer across Canada and ...

Nov 20, 2017 @ 09:15 On Friday November 17, 2017, at approximately 9:15 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment responded to a Chapleau address regarding a break and enter incident. At the scene investigation revealed that a male and female had been involved in a dispute. As a result a 30 years old Chapleau ...

3:45 PM EST Sunday 19 November 2017 Snow squall watch in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow, and snow will quickly accumulate. Snow squalls will likely form to ...

Nov 16, 2017 @ 08:12 A long-serving trustee for the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) has announced her resignation. Laurie Aceti, who has served twenty-four years as a Catholic school board trustee announced her decision at Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. “It has been an honour and privilege to have served the Catholic education system for ...

Nov 10, 2017 @ 12:30 The world’s elite curlers are returning to “The Soo” for the second time in two years as the Boost National – the third event of the 2017-18 Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling season – rolls into town November 14-19. Sportsnet’s live coverage of the Boost National kicks off Thursday, Nov. 16 at Noon p.m. ET ...