Local & Area News

A Chapleau resident is facing multiple criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On December 23, 2023, shortly after 5:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Martel Road in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old person from Chapleau was arrested and charged with ...

Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending late this morning then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Clearing this afternoon. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Temperature falling to -10 this afternoon. Wind chill -6 this morning and -20 this afternoon. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light ...

Memories over these past 10 years that you have been gone, still go on Janet. We talk of you a lot, refer to things that happen as ‘Janet would have loved that’. You remain in our minds and heart and we miss you dearly. Rest in Peace Janet Your sisters Margaret, Pat, and Chris

Members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to ensure, that the public practices proper ice safety. Local lakes and rivers in the area may have a thin layer of ice, but with the milder weather it may still not be safe to venture onto. Residents must take caution regarding thin ice conditions on area ...

Weather: Today – Snow ending late this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light early this afternoon. High +1. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Periods of snow beginning before morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 10. Wind chill -8 ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the start of the New Year: “Happy New Year, Ontario! As we turn the calendar to 2024, I want to take a moment to pause and reflect upon the progress we’ve made as a province over the past year. 2023 was a year of growth for Ontario. In the face ...

As the new year inspires us to look ahead to the future, it also gives us time to reflect on the past. Lake Superior State University (LSSU) proudly unveils this year’s Banished Words List, a lively tradition that began in 1976. This tradition highlights certain words that are often misused, overused, or have lost their meaning over the past year.  ...

May everyone enjoy a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon. High +1. Wind chill -14 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy after midnight with 30% chance of flurries overnight. Wind southwest ...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Morrison announces his peaceful passing on Friday December 29, 2023 after four challenging years with Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Matachewan in 1938 to Neil and Hilda Morrison, John moved to Wawa at the age of two where his father was Master Mechanic at the newly revived Helen Mine. The ...

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 31, 2023, just before 11:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment along with emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision involving two passenger vehicles on Highway 527. As a result, one individual has been pronounced deceased at ...

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 30, 2023, just after 2:30 pm, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with emergency medical services (EMS) and Hurkett Volunteer Fire Protection responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger motor vehicle on Highway 11/17 south ...

December 31, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the New Year: “Tonight, Canadians across the country and around the world will come together to reflect on the past year and look to the year ahead. “This year, Canadians stood strong through some difficult times. Despite geopolitical instability, global inflation, and Canada’s ...

Le 31 décembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du Nouvel An : « Ce soir, les Canadiens d’un bout à l’autre du pays et du monde entier se réuniront pour réfléchir à l’année qui vient de s’écouler et envisager celle à venir. « Cette année, les Canadiens ont su ...

Weather:  Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 11 in the morning and minus 6 in the afternoon. Night – Cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning in the evening. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h after midnight. Low minus 9. Wind chill minus 9 in the evening and minus 16 overnight. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Sam ...

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 28, 2023, just before 5:00 p.m., members of the OPP along with emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger motor vehicle on Highway 11 south of Beardmore. As a result ...