Local & Area News

On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Mayor Melanie Pilon and Fire Chief Kevin Sabourin presented Wawa Volunteer Fire Captain Mr. David Jennings with a 25 Year Fire Service Exemplary Medal and Certificate, sent on behalf of Ontario’s Solicitor General. Proud members of the Wawa Volunteer Fire Department, family and friends attended the presentation to honour and pay tribute to David’s 25 ...

The Ontario government is moving forward with the relocation of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) head office to London, announcing the selection of the new location at 300 Tartan Drive. The move is expected to bring a $100 million boost to the London area and comes as the agency renews its focus on increasing support for injured workers ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario va de l’avant avec le déménagement du siège social de la Commission de la sécurité professionnelle et de l’assurance contre les accidents du travail (CSPAAT) à London, en annonçant le choix du nouvel emplacement au 300 Tartan Drive. Le déménagement devrait injecter 100 millions de dollars dans la région de London, alors que l’organisme renouvelle son ...

Sep 28, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 7. Northeast Region Forest Fire Update: There are currently 34 active wildland fires (34 yesterday) in the Northeast Region, 1 fire is being held, 1 fire is under control and 32 are being ...

The Ontario government released the 2022-23 Public Accounts, which provide the final audited financial results of the province for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. “As Ontario’s population continues to grow, the Public Accounts show that we are taking a targeted, responsible approach to the province’s fiscal plan, creating the conditions to attract jobs and investments, building critical infrastructure, ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a publié les Comptes publics 2022-2023, qui présentent les résultats financiers finaux et audités de la province pour l’exercice terminé le 31 mars 2023. « Alors que la population de l’Ontario continue de croître, les Comptes publics montrent que nous adoptons une approche ciblée et responsable pour ce qui est du plan financier de la province, ...

Understanding the importance of food security within our community, Sault College Students’ Union, in partnership with Sault College, is pleased to join community partners in supporting Harvest Algoma. With a donation of $20,000, the Students’ Union will help to amplify the efforts of Harvest Algoma while further contributing to food security among students. Additionally, Sault College is also lending its ...

On September 9, 2023, shortly after 11:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a drug-related occurrence on Sixth Avenue in Hornepayne. As a result of the police investigation, 33-year-old Jesse RUSSELL, of Hornepayne, has been arrested and charged with one count of Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Cocaine. The ...

One individual has been charged after a traffic complaint from a concerned citizen. On September 26, 2023, shortly before 3:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 101, approximately 30km east of Wawa. Police located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, where ...

On September 17, 2023, shortly before 1:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Roundhouse Road in Hornepayne, when they observed an off-road vehicle being driven by a known suspended driver. A traffic stop was conducted and, as a result, a 33-year-old from Hornepayne was charged with two counts ...

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation vote: “I am very pleased that the members of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation have voted in favour of this deal that keeps kids in class. We came together to put 400,000 English public high school students first, and as a result, a ...

Sep 27, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Low 7. Northeast Region Forest Fire Update: There are currently 34 active wildland fires (34 yesterday) in the Northeast Region, 1 fire is being held, 1 fire is under control and ...

June 28, 2022 – September 18, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we regret to announce the untimely death of Hannah Dana Evely, beloved daughter of Fern and Kimberly (Laude) Evely. Loving sister of Keadon, Morgan and Mason. Cherished granddaughter of Barb Laude, Claire Provost and the late Reg Evely. Precious great granddaughter of Donna Laude (late Roman) and ...

  Sir James Dunn Public School has done it again! They have blown their fundraising goal out of the water. On September 22, 2023, the whole school participated in the Terry Fox School Run for the second year in a row. Our goal was to beat last year’s fundraising of $3265 and raise $3400 towards cancer research. The students went ...

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) is committed to supporting Indigenous children, youth and families in the communities we serve. We strive to learn more about our shared history and acknowledge the injustices faced by Indigenous people and their communities.   As part of this commitment, we recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week (September 25 – 30). At each of ...