Local & Area News

Aug 14, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Tonight – Clear. Low 8. Forest Fire Update: There are 32 (33 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 28 are being observed and 4 are under control. Smoke drift from wildland fires in northern Quebec along the eastern side of James ...

Aug 12, 2023 at 14:12 ON511 is reporting the the highway is now open. Aug 12, 2023 at 13:54 Hwy 17 reduced to one lane at the Dubreuilville Junction (Hwy 17/ Hwy 519) due to a collision.

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds everyone to be cautious online. On August 3, 2023, officers received a report of an online scam. An individual reported receiving a computer notification where Microsoft was requesting access to their computer. The subject person who alleged that they were with Microsoft told the victim that their computer had ...

Argonaut Gold Inc. reported financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 (the “second quarter” or “Q2”), as well as a progress update for the Magino Mine. All dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise specified (CA$ refers to Canadian dollars). “Argonaut delivered solid financial and operational results for the quarter, ...

Aug 12, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this afternoon. High 17. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Wind northeast 20 km/h. Low 11. Forest Fire Update: There are 33 (34 yesterday) active ...

Aug 11, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 20. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming east 20 km/h near midnight. Low 12. Forest Fire Update: There are 34 (36 yesterday) active wildland fires ...

One individual is facing charges of Impaired Operation at Neys Provincial Park after Park Wardens alerted members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment of a possible impaired driver.   On August 5, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Marathon OPP Detachment were dispatched to Neys Provincial Park as they were alerted by the parks Park Wardens ...

The Ontario government is investing $8.27 million for new and expanded midwifery services across the province that will connect thousands of families to faster care in their own community. This funding includes $4.82 million to expand midwifery services in community health centres, hospitals, family health teams and existing midwifery practices, as well as $3.45 million to support future initiatives put ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 8,27 millions de dollars pour offrir de nouveaux services de sages-femmes et élargir ceux qui existent dans la province, afin d’aiguiller plus rapidement des milliers de familles ontariennes vers des soins dans leur propre collectivité. Ce financement comprend 4,82 millions de dollars pour élargir les services de sages-femmes dans les centres de santé communautaire, les ...

102 Players 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Lise Noel, Spare – 34 2nd: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Spare – 36 3rd: Rachael Korytko-Amos, Meghan Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko – 39 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Val Levesque, Chantal Gagne, Spare – 42 2nd: Jan Gagnon, Diedre Dupuis, Spare – 42 3rd: Kayla Lamon, Alexis Alexopoulos, Spare – 42 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: Isabel Chicoine, ...

Aug 10, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 20. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 10. Forest Fire Update: There are 36 (45 yesterday) ...

One individual has been pronounced deceased following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and a passenger motor vehicle. On August 7, 2023, just before 1:00 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment along with Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a passenger motor vehicle and a ...

A huge thank you to the Rotary Club for their very generous donation to the Summer Reading Programs. This donation goes towards books for the TDSRC as well as craft supplies needed and prizes for the various activities throughout the summer. Thank you for your unwavering support of the Wawa Public Library and the children’s programs!

One person is facing criminal charges after causing a disturbance outside a residence in Wawa. On August 6, 2023, shortly after 4:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats occurrence on Hillcrest Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Katie GIPSON, 35 years-of-age, of Wawa, was arrested and ...

Sault College is proud and excited to announce that Sherri Smith has been the successful candidate for the position of Vice President, Academics, Innovation, and Student Services. Sherri has been an instrumental part of our team for 16 years, consistently demonstrated strong leadership, and a passion for our mission. Her promotion from within reflects our belief in nurturing and recognizing ...