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Weather: Today – Cloudy. Clearing late this morning. High 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening. Rain at times heavy beginning near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 after midnight. Low 13. News Tidbits: The wildland fire hazard ranges ...

One person is deceased after a fatal motorcycle collision. On May 19, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sudbury Fire Service and Sudbury Paramedic Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision, involving and passenger vehicle and a motorcycle on Highway 144 and Lavallee Road, in the City of Greater Sudbury. ...

Bishop Dowd of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie conducted the Confirmation Service for students in the Parish of St. Monica. Confirmation is a sacrament instituted by the church in reference to the Spirit that Jesus sent over his apostles on Pentecost day (Ac 2:1-11/John 15:26-27). It confers the gifts of the Holy Spirit (wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety, ...

This is Safe Boating Awareness Week, (May 18-24). The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) hopes all boaters and paddlers avoid having a similar outcome to last year’s 23 marine fatality victims – the majority of whom were found not wearing a lifejacket. The number of lives that could be saved if every boater and paddler wore a lifejacket during every boat ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing near midnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 12. News Tidbits: The ...

It is with broken hearts that the family of Mike announces his passing after a long courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the age of 75. Beloved husband and best friend of Sylvia for 46 years. Cherished and respected father of Christine ...

Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the overwhelming support of its latest lottery program, which has experienced exceptional results in just 8 days since its launch on May 9. Supporting 58 Ontario hospitals, the lottery continues to remain top of mind for Ontarians, with ticket sales surpassing $1,000,000. More tickets purchased means more advancements in our health care, ...

As part of Ms. Pamela Morin’s Hospitality and Tourism course, students at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) were recently introduced to the culture of the Philippines. They welcomed two members of the community, Ludie (Ms. Morin’s mother) and her friend Adyh (whom Ms. Morin considers as a 2nd mother), to learn more about their country and its traditions.   With ...

May 17, 2024 at 08:35 At 8:28 a.m. Environment Canada warned that near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. The fog is expected to lift near noon.

NOSM University is succeeding in its mission to help create a flourishing health workforce to serve Northern Ontario. The Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) has concluded its work for 2024. All 69 eligible NOSM University MD students were matched to residency programs. Critically, 38 of those students were matched to family medicine (55%)—the highest proportional rate in Canada. NOSM University ...

Ladies Night Golf kicked off its season with beautiful weather and 78 golfers!! 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Spare – 36 2nd: Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich, Spare – 39 3rd: Erin Andrews, Maury O’Neil, Laura Mersereau – 41 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Sue Load, Ashley Coombs, Chanelle Charron – 43 2nd: Shirley Hale, Sandi Lowe, Monique Meloche – 43 ...

An individual from Wawa is facing criminal charges after their involvement in a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) investigation. On May 15, 2024, shortly before 6:00 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along with members of the Superior East OPP Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence on Winston Road in ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 13. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6. News Tidbits: The fire hazard varies from moderate to high across the Northeast Region with pockets of low fire hazard around ...

Tickets are selling fast for Harvest Algoma’s newest fundraising event to support their mission of feeding community members and promoting sustainable food practices.   “A Night at Harvest: Greenhouse Fundraiser Dinner & Silent Auction” offers an evening of culinary delights and charitable giving. Attendees can expect a culinary journey, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from Harvest Algoma’s greenhouse and ...

A  reminder to residents of a portion of Third Avenue between A Street and Mackey Street that Algoma Power requires an electrical service interruption for customers today between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Algoma Power is doing a line upgrade. Algoma Power cautions that, “For safety reasons please do not perform any work in conjunction with this outage.  All customer ...