Local & Area News

Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s assistance with regards to a report of a missing person. Missing is Brian (age 43). Described as 6’2″, approximately 220lbs, with short black hair and green eyes. He has access to a black Cadillac Escalade bearing marker 04LV55. He was last seen on November 14, ...

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites all Canadians to join in remembering Métis leader Louis Riel on the anniversary of his execution in 1885. On November 16, we honour Riel’s sacrifice and enduring legacy by celebrating Métis culture, marking a continued commitment to our shared journey toward Reconciliation. This year holds profound significance for the MNO, marking not only ...

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Argonaut Gold Inc. is pleased to announce that it has completed the Magino royalty transaction with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation, as announced on November 2, 2023. Pursuant to the transaction, the Company has completed the sale of an additional 1% net smelter return royalty (“NSR”) on its Magino Mine to Franco-Nevada for $28.0 million. Franco-Nevada now holds an ...

Sunday the message was based on the parable of the ten virgins. There were ten bridesmaids prepared for a Wedding feast and they waited with their lamps lit for the bridal procession. The groom’s party was late coming to get the bride, and unfortunately, five of the lamps went out.  The bridesmaids wanted to borrow oil for their lamps from ...

Weather: Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness late in the afternoon then rain. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 60 in the morning then increasing to 50 gusting to 70 late in the afternoon. High 11. UV index 1 or low. Night – Rain changing to snow or rain near midnight and ending overnight then cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. ...

Passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Long Term Care on Saturday November 11, 2023 just 13 days from her 92nd birthday. Beloved wife of the late Fernand Provost. Dearly loved mother of Claire Evely, Paulette Robinson (late Curt), Cecile Elan (Joe), Aline Sauve (late Adrien), Joe Provost (Paula) and Marcel Provost (Judy). Adored grandmother ...

Today, Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, issued the following statement in response to receipt of the blue-ribbon panel’s report: “Our government created the blue-ribbon panel of experts to provide advice and recommendations for keeping the postsecondary education sector financially stable and focused on providing the best student experience possible. Over the past few months, the panel conducted research ...

Aujourd’hui, la ministre des Collèges et Universités, Jill Dunlop, a publié la déclaration suivante après avoir reçu le rapport du Groupe d’experts : « Notre gouvernement a créé un Groupe d’experts chargé de fournir des conseils et de formuler des recommandations pour assurer la stabilité financière du secteur de l’enseignement postsecondaire et faire en sorte que ce dernier offre la ...

During the November 15 Board of Trustees meeting, Director of Education, Danny Viotto shared that the provincial government has given its approval to utilize $930,000 to renovate and expand the current infrastructure of one of the board’s innovative experiential learning hubs. The renovation plans include an additional classroom in the current building, upgrades to the washroom facilities and ventilation system, ...

  As it is observed every year on the 11 day of the 11th month at the 11th hour since the end of the first World War in so many countries and communities, Wawa is no different. On Saturday, November 11th, legion members, veterans, and citizens of Wawa gathered at the cenotaph for the wreath-laying ceremony. Then at 11:30 a.m., ...

Kerri Commanda has been appointed by the North Shore Tribal Council as the new Indigenous Trustee for the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB), replacing former Serpent River First Nation Chief Brent Bissaillion. Kerri is a member and councillor of Serpent River First Nation. She is currently working for the North Shore Tribal Council as the Special Projects Facilitator at ...

Weather: Today – Clearing this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 this morning. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 1. Wind chill minus 5 overnight. News Tidbits: If you are driving north of White River on ...

Today Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, released the following statement regarding the incoming 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario: “On behalf of the people of Ontario, it is an honour to congratulate Edith Dumont on being installed as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and the first ever Francophone Lieutenant Governor in our province’s history. As the representative of The King ...

On November 13, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an apartment on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake to arrest a wanted person. Police were familiar with the person who was currently wanted for failing to attend court and failing to comply with numerous conditions. A subsequent arrest was made at the apartment after the ...