Local & Area News

David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on increasing the province’s minimum wage: “Today, the general minimum wage in Ontario increases from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, helping nearly one million workers earn more money for themselves and their families. Ontario’s minimum wage is one of the highest in the country. This 3.9 ...

The Royal Canadian Mint’s newest Gold Maple Leaf (GML) bullion coin is completely sourced from a single mine and it will offer Costco Canada members the first opportunity to acquire one of the world’s most popular pure 1 oz. gold bullion coins, sourced and refined under the industry’s strictest segregation protocols. The 2024 $50 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Gold Maple ...

Weather: Today – A few showers ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this morning. Wind becoming west 20 gusting to 40 this morning. High 15. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of ...

Oct 1, 2024 at 07:00 On September 26th, 2024, at approximately 10:14 a.m., members of the Ignace, Dryden, Shabaqua & Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments along with the Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a fatal collision involving one commercial motor vehicle (CMV) & one pedestrian along Highway 17, approximately 5 kilometers west ...

    On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Museum of History is proud to officially inaugurate the Indian Residential School Memorial Monument, honouring the lives of Indigenous children removed from their families and sent to residential schools. Created by Kwaguʼł master carver Stanley C. Hunt in response to the announcement that unmarked children’s graves had been found ...

The 24-hour safe and confidential National Residential School Crisis Line, available at 1-866-925-4419, provides crisis referral services to Survivors and their families and explains how to obtain other health supports from the Government of Canada. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can also contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at ...

La ligne d’écoute téléphonique nationale de Résolution des questions des pensionnats, accessible 24 heures sur 24, en toute sécurité et confidentialité, au 1-866-925-4419, fournit des services d’orientation en cas de crise aux Survivants et à leurs familles et explique comment obtenir d’autres mesures de soutien en matière de santé auprès du gouvernement du Canada. Les membres des Premières Nations, les Inuits et ...

Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, released the following statement in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day: “Today, people in Ontario and across Canada are observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The painful legacy of Indian Residential Schools has resulted in ongoing, intergenerational ...

Le premier ministre Doug Ford et le ministre des Affaires autochtones et de la Réconciliation économique avec les Premières Nations, Greg Rickford, ont émis la déclaration suivante dans le cadre de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation et de la Journée du chandail orange : « Aujourd’hui, la population de l’Ontario et l’ensemble du Canada commémorent ...

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. announces the appointment of Mr. Guy Belleau as Chief Operating Officer effective today, September 30, 2024. Anthea Bath, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “With his depth of experience in the mining industry, particularly in underground operations and gold projects within the relevant jurisdictions of Québec, Guy stands out as an excellent addition to Wesdome. His ...

On behalf of Wawa Minor Hockey Association, the Wawa Minor Hockey Fundraising Committee would like to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who participated in and supported our first annual golf tournament. The event was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible contributions from our sponsors, volunteers, and participants. A special thanks to Peter Moore ...

There were 105 Golfers, on a sunny day of 20*C. Please pay Outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack fees by Oct 1st, 2024. We may run one more Men’s Night Oct 5th if weather is decent, stay tuned. Tee times will be at 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m., please check in on time. Call-ins will start at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays now ...

An investigation led by the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Northwest Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), has resulted in charges against two individuals. On September 26, 2024, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed at a residence on Highway 628, in the town of Red Rock, a ...

On September 28, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous complaints on Paris Drive about a female driving erratically in a small grey Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV). The complainants also reported that the girl driving looked to be high on drugs and almost hit them. Police later located the SUV at a known residence on Tokyo ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 20. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then a few showers. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 overnight. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 12 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 10 are being observed. The fire hazard ...