Local & Area News

Hwy 631 (Hornepayne) Open

At 2:23 the highway was reopened Dec 1, 2023 at 11:25 HWY 631 SOUTH   [BEATON LK] ; WHITE RIVER; LANE AND SOUTH SHOULDER CLOSED;  due to: Other; UPDATED: 2023-12-01 11:16 Comments: Hwy 631 is reduced to one lane in the Hornepayne area due to a tractor trailer removal. Dec 1, 2023 at 10:53 ON511 has issued the following: “HWY 631 BOTH ...

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Ontario Government investing in Biomass Research, Innovation & Modernization Initiatives

The Ontario government is investing more than $1.5 million in 15 research, innovation and modernization initiatives that will develop the untapped economic potential and environmental benefit of new and emerging uses of underutilized wood and mill by-products, collectively known as forest biomass. The following projects will receive funding from the $19.6 million Forest Biomass Program which supports initiatives that harvest ...

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit dans des initiatives de recherche, d’innovation et de modernisation sur la biomasse

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit plus de 1,5 million de dollars dans 15 initiatives de recherche, d’innovation et de modernisation qui libéreront le potentiel économique non exploité et les avantages environnementaux d’utilisations nouvelles et émergentes de bois et de sous-produits de scieries sous utilisés, connus sous le nom de biomasse forestière. Les projets suivants recevront des fonds du Programme ontarien ...

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Have you seen Skye?

Skye’s family is devastated. Little Skye, a freshly groomed Yorkie with two small bows and a green bandana went missing last night from the Third Avenue area about 8:30 p.m. If you see Skye, please call Jessica or Kevin at 705-975-2114.

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Closing the Gap: How 2+1 Roads Can Save Time, Lives, and Taxpayer Dollars

A new study by Northern Policy Institute finds that the implementation of 2+1 roads in the regions of Northern Ontario presents a lower-cost solution that brings similar or superior road safety than twinning. This alternative solution could help address major gaps that still exist in the province’s northern highway network.   Closing the Gap: How 2+1 Roads Can Save Time, ...

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Wawa Ladies Curling Standings – November 30

RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 3 3 BLANCHET, Emma 2 2 4 BONITZKE, Wendy 2 2 4 BUSSINEAU, Denise 2 2 2 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 2 2 4 MATHIAS, Danette 2 2 4 PARSONS, Rochelle 2 2 3 SPENCER, Diane 2 2 4 TAVELLA, Debbie 2 2 2 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 10 1 3 LOWE, Cheri 10 1 4 TREMBLAY, Cheryl ...

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Friday Morning News – December 1

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -2. Wind chill -14 this morning and -4 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this evening. Flurries beginning late this evening. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 ...

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SAH Updating Radiation Treatment Units – Requires Interruption of Services for Five Months

SAH is pleased to share that we will be updating our radiation therapy treatment equipment with a new, state-of-the-art unit. Cancer Care Ontario mandates that radiation treatment units be replaced every 12 years and our unit is now due for replacement. This will result in the interruption of radiation treatment services for approximately five months beginning Feb. 11, 2024. Patients requiring radiation ...

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Nipigon OPP – Arrest made after Investigation into drug trafficking

Officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the town of Nipigon. As a result of this investigation, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Daniel BORG, 47 years old, of Nipigon, Ontario. On 29 November 2023 the accused was arrested and held for a bail hearing, he has ...

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Ontario Responds to U.S. International Trade Commission’s Decision on Canadian Softwood Lumber

Today, Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) vote in its five-year “sunset review” of duty orders imposed on Canadian exports of softwood lumber to the United States: “The Ontario government is extremely disappointed by the ITC’s ...

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DERESKI, Lonny

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lonny on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the age of 64. Lonny passed comfortably at the Sault Area Hospital with his family and loved ones by his side. He is survived by his beloved mom and best friend Astrid (nee Klockars), and predeceased by his dad Louis on November 22, 2022, and ...

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Holiday Train show is tonight and tomorrow in the region

The Annual CP Holiday train (now known as the CPKC Holiday Train) is making its way across northern Ontario today and tomorrow. For 25 years the Holiday Train has been celebrating the holiday season with music, a beautifully lit train and donations to communities. The only entry fee is a donation brought to the train to be donated to that ...

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St. Augustine French Immersion Thanks Alamos Gold, Island Gold Mine

  In 2022, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board built an additional play area for our Kindergarten students. With the generosity of Alamos Gold, Island Gold Mine, St. Augustine French Immersion invested in exploratory toys and tools to spark the interest and curiosity of our youngest learners, while enjoying the outdoors. They will be able to develop their knowledge and ...

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SE OPP White River – Criminal Charges laid after Domestic Dispute

Criminal charges have been laid on a White River resident following a domestic dispute. On November 26, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Winnipeg Street in White River. As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old person from White River was ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Criminal Charges laid after Domestic Dispute

Criminal charges have been laid following a domestic dispute in Chapleau. On November 22, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance on Martin Road in Chapleau. Investigation revealed an individual violated their release conditions by communicating with someone while on conditions not to. As a ...

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