Local & Area News

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit une somme supplémentaire de 32 millions de dollars cette année pour élargir les options de menu santé pour les résidents des foyers de soins de longue durée, y compris un plus large éventail de repas d’inspiration culturelle. Cet investissement s’ajoute à l’augmentation de 15 pour cent — ou plus de 40 millions de dollars — ...

On May 5, students and staff at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) wore red in honour of missing and murdered Aboriginal women, girls and two-spirited people as part of Red Dress Day. Through various activities, they were made aware of the symbolism of this day and the importance of human rights.   These symbolic red dresses represent death and absence ...

Le 5 mai dernier, dans le cadre du Jour de la robe rouge, les élèves et les membres du personnel de l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) ont porté du rouge en l’honneur des femmes, des filles et des personnes bispirituelles autochtones disparues et assassinées. Par le biais d’activités variées, ils ont été sensibilisés au symbolisme de cette journée et l’importance ...

May 19, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A few showers ending early this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 12. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this evening. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this ...

from Hawk Junction, Ontario It is with great sorrow that we announce his passing on September 15th, 2022. He passed away suddenly while away from home at the age of 75. Survived by his wife Susan Charbonneau. Loving father of Rolly and his wife Karen, Angèle Charbonneau (Courchesne), Suzanne Ouellet and her husband Gino all from Noelville. Roger Charbonneau and ...

The OPP reminds all outdoor enthusiasts when taking any kind of short or long excursion to seriously consider the following: Advise someone the “exact location” of the excursion. Advise them of the duration of the excursion, even if it is only for the morning or afternoon. If possible, consult with local agencies to get up-to-date information about the area. Always ...

May 18, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. A mix of sun and cloud late this afternoon with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 16. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this evening. A few showers ...

The Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic with the guidance of Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is providing “Indigenous Support and Engagement Training for Allies”.  This project is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care.   The Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner Led-Clinic would like to invite you and your staff to a full-day event which offers “Indigenous Support & Engagement Training for ...

As many of you have been inquiring about our Nine and Dine Golf Tournament, the Foundation wanted to take a moment to let you know that we will not be hosting a Tournament this year but we will be back in 2024.   We have already confirmed June 22, 2024 for our second annual Nine and Dine.  Save the date.  ...

On May 14, 2023, shortly after 10:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a westbound traffic complaint of a vehicle driving at excessive speeds on Highway 17 from the Iron Bridge area. Shortly after 10:45 p.m., police observed the suspect vehicle on Highway 17 and 17B in Town of Thessalon and ...

On May 13, 2023, members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) unit were on patrol duties on Highway 17 in Johnson Township. Shortly before 7:00 p.m., police observed a westbound vehicle on Highway 17 passing unsafely near a crest of a hill and a traffic stop was subsequently initiated. While speaking to the officer the ...

The Ontario Autism Coalition is calling on families of special education students to complete a survey to gather data on school exclusions. The survey, spearheaded by NDP MPP Chandra Pasma, will provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by students with disabilities. It will also be the basis for better support in Ontario schools. Presently the Ontario government does not ...

Beautiful and Holy Place 1 Samuel 1:10-20 Excerpts from the message: The fifth commandment of the Ten Commandments states, “Honour your father and Mother.”  Confucianism, which has a great cultural influence on East Asia, presents the basic ethics of five human relationships call “Oh-Ryun” The first one is “Bu-Ja-Yu-Chin.” This is about the relationship between parents and children, meaning parents ...

May 17, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 12. Wind chill -4 this morning. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -2. Wind chill -4 overnight.   North East Forest Fire Update: Start Date Size Status Sudbury #1 May 16 4.5 ha not under control Bancroft ...

Today during question period, Michael Mantha (MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin) pressed Graydon Smith the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) on staffing issues in his ministry. Conservation officers and wildland forest firefighters have raised alarms about staff leaving their positions in search of better pay. MPP Mantha raised these concerns with Minister Smith in the fall of 2022 after receiving ...