Local & Area News

Nov 9, 2023 at 06:19 4:49 AM EST Thursday 9 November 2023 Weather Advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Hazard: Additional local snowfall amounts of 7 to 14 cm. Timing: This morning through tonight. Discussion: Lake-enhanced flurries will develop this morning. Local snowfall ...

Nov 9, 2023 at 06:04 The highway has been opened. Nov 8, 2023 at 18:58 At 6:50 p.m. Hwy 17 was closed from Wawa to Batchawana (Jct of Hwy 17 & Hwy 563) due to weather conditions.

Nov 9, 2023 at 04:26 The highway has been reopened. Nov 8, 2023 at 18:58 At 6:50 p.m. Hwy 17 was closed from Wawa to White River due to weather conditions.

Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs issued the following statement in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day: “Today is a day to remember and show gratitude to the thousands of Indigenous Veterans and those currently serving in the military who have helped keep our country safe in times of war and military conflict. First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have ...

Aujourd’hui, Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée des vétérans autochtones : « Cette journée est une occasion de penser et d’exprimer notre gratitude aux milliers d’Autochtones vétérans et actuellement en service dans l’armée, chargés d’assurer la sécurité de notre nation en temps de guerre et lors de conflits militaires. Les ...

November 8, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Veterans Day: “Today, we recognize, honour, and celebrate Indigenous Veterans who have helped uphold peace, protect democracy, and defend freedom here in Canada and around the world. We also remember the great sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples who have put their lives on ...

Le 8 novembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante pour souligner la Journée des vétérans autochtones : « Aujourd’hui, nous saluons, honorons et célébrons les vétérans autochtones qui ont contribué à maintenir la paix, à protéger la démocratie et à défendre la liberté, au Canada comme ailleurs dans le monde. Nous nous souvenons également ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Snow beginning near noon. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 1. Wind chill near -8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Light snow with risk of freezing drizzle. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near =1. Wind chill near -5. News Tidbits: If someone ...

The Ontario government is investing over $108 million to expand Ornge Air Ambulance’s fixed wing fleet with four additional state-of-the-art planes and replace their existing eight fixed wing fleet. This investment will ensure Ornge’s air ambulance service can continue to provide Ontarians, especially those living in rural and remote communities, with consistent access to high-quality urgent care. “Our government recognizes ...

John passed away at the Toronto General Hospital on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the age of 65. He was born in Wawa and lived most of his life there. John was the son of the late Mamie (Mary) Houston and the late Archie Docherty. He is survived by his sister Dorothy (Chris), their three children Alex (Jasmine), Beth and ...

(1935-2023) Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the age of 88 years. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Alphege. Cherished mother of Jean-Guy (Rachelle), Nicole Imbeault (Réginald), Lise Kiddle (late Andrée Sauvé), Eddie, Daniel and Donald. Proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother of many.   At Freda’s request, cremation has ...

Ontarians have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to supporting healthcare.  Through a new joint lottery, launched in October, participants not only have the opportunity to WIN BIG, but are also investing in healthcare excellence across the province. In an astonishing display of enthusiasm, the lottery has seen ticket sales skyrocket to over $600,000 in just over two weeks since its launch, ...

The Government of Ontario is appealing the decision made by the Ontario Court of Appeal in 2021 in the Robinson Huron Annuities Case to the Supreme Court of Canada on November 7 and 8, 2023.   Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) members and the legal team will be at the hearing to argue that the Ontario Court of Appeal’s ...

The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Andrea Khanjin, issued the following statement in recognition of Remembrance Week: “As we approach Remembrance Day, we remember the courage and dedication of the Canadian men and women who fought valiantly over the years and continue to defend our freedom, rights and democracy. In recognition of their service, Ontario is proud to ...

La ministre de l’Environnement, de la Protection de la nature et des Parcs, Andrea Khanjin, a publié la déclaration suivante pour marquer la Semaine du souvenir : « À l’approche du Jour du Souvenir, nous nous souvenons du courage et du dévouement des Canadiens et des Canadiennes qui ont combattu courageusement par le passé et ceux qui continuent de défendre ...