Local & Area News

One person has been pronounced deceased and the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate in the City of Elliot Lake.   On October 27, 2024, shortly before 1:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service on Westhill Road, where one person was placed under arrest. While in ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation has just released details on their Glam for Good fundraiser. Their goal is to raise $24,000 in one night of “absoloute glam”. These funds are to replace the well used and aging ultrasound machine. In an earlier media release, it was explained that after almost 10 years and 10,000 scans the Aplio 500 is ...

Weather: Today – Showers ending near noon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this morning. High 14. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Showers beginning before morning. Risk ...

A kind and humble young man, walking softly on and loving the bounty and natural richness Mother Earth provides. A natural born fisherman, hunter and trapper. Son of William Irvine and Jennifer Jacques, sister to Jacklynn Irvine and Brittany Irvine (Noah). Grandson to Eleanor Irvine (late Jack Irvine), Dorothy Jacques (late Geatan Marquis), Tom and Vickie Rusard. Nephew to Brian ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Showers beginning before morning. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low 6. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 6 ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries or rain showers early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of rain showers or flurries late this evening and overnight. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming ...

It is with profound emotions that the family of Carmela Spadoni (Graziano) announce her peaceful passing on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 97 1/2. Carmela will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Rosanna (Peter) and Wilma (Vaughan); as Nunna to Sheena (Greg), Micaela (ex Robb), Natasha and Ian; as Nunna Mela to ...

Passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the age of 41 years. Father of Hannah Grant-Ayotte, Hailey Ayotte-McAuley and Liam Ayotte. Loving son of Julie Piche and Edouard Ayotte. Dear brother of Eric Ayotte, Angeline Rose Ayotte and the late Cynthia Ayotte. Dan will be remembered by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, by his longest and most trusted friend ...

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Baba) who passed away October 25, 2005.   Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not the end, They simply mean We’ll miss you Until we meet again   Forever in our hearts, Lynn and Tina Julie, Kaitlin and Cassandra Dave, Tracy, Alley and Matthew Rodney, Cheryl, Mason, McKenna and Marek ...

S’est éteint paisiblement après une lutte contre le cancer au Centre de santé Lady Dunn le lundi 21 octobre 2024 à l’âge de 76 ans. Époux bien-aimé de feu Solange Thibodeau. Père aimant de Sylvie Boileau (Richard), Nathalie et Mario. Grand-père de Patrice Poulin, Sophie, Josée, Vanessa et feu Vicki. Cher frère de Lucien Thibodeau (Huguette), Denis Thibodeau et Jacqueline ...

Weather: Today – Showers ending near noon then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 near noon. High 10. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers changing to 30 percent chance of flurries or rain showers overnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h ...

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM) is celebrated every October. What better time to focus on replacing our aging ultrasound machine. After almost 10 years and 10,000 scans the Aplio 500 is nearing its end. With an expected life span of around 7 years, this machine has been updated, upgraded and treated with tender loving care and has lasted for almost ...

Junior and Senior Kindergarten students at École Saint-Joseph in Wawa took part in a colourful activity! To conclude their learning of colours, they organized a bright and fun-filled fashion show. Students expressed their creativity and enthusiasm by wearing clothing and accessories to represent each of the colours they studied. This fun learning activity was also a great way to celebrate ...

Les amis de la maternelle et du jardin de l’École Saint-Joseph Wawa ont pris part à une activité vive en couleurs! Pour clôturer leur apprentissage des couleurs, ils ont organisé un défilé de mode coloré et amusant. Les élèves ont pu exprimer leur créativité et leur enthousiasme en portant des vêtements et d’accessoires pour représenter chacune des couleurs à l’étude. ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30% chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Becoming cloudy late this evening with showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low 6. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...