Local & Area News

February 17, 1959 – March 27, 2026   Some people are the center of a family without ever needing to say so. Jennifer was that center, the apex, the one everything quietly revolved around.   Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Jennifer was chosen and deeply loved by her parents, June and Ted Neilson (predeceased). She grew up alongside her siblings, Carolyn ...

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday March 29, 2026 at the age of 78 years.   Beloved wife of Garnet Strum. Loving mother of Duane Roy (Stephanie) and Brenda Roy (Saadat). Proud grandmother of Anthony (Kim), Shelby, Ethan, Roger (Tara), Charles, Dalton (Mykala) and Mariah and great grandmother of ...

Earlier this morning, OPP and EMS were around the Lakeview on Broadway Avenue. 6-8 cruisers were seen, and two ambulances. There was nothing on social media.

Our “new” hospital is approaching 25 years and is beginning to show the effects of time. Equipment replacement is ramping up, structures require upgrades, and systems must be improved. The Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC) and the Foundation work diligently to replace equipment before it reaches the end of its lifespan. The hospital currently needs to replace two critical types ...

Weather: Today Cloudy. 60% chance of snow early this morning. Periods of snow beginning this morning. Local amount 5 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature falling to -5 this afternoon. Wind chill near -12. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow ending late this evening then partly cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h ...

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this afternoon with 40% chance of rain showers or flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -3. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries changing to 60 percent chance of flurries this evening. Wind ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that there are many schemes being used to defraud the public and businesses. Be cautious of any unsolicited messages asking for money or claiming you’ve won a prize. Never share personal, credit, banking details, or your Social Insurance Number (SIN) over the phone or through any form ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 13 15 FAHRER, Tom 2 11 15 BUCKELL, Chris 3 10 14 HALL, Dave 4 9 15 HALL, Spencer 5 8 15 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 8 15 MORRISON, Matthew 6 8 15 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 8 6 14 DUGGAN, Sarah 8 5 14 HUFF, Amanda 10 5 15 RAINVILLE, Heather 11 5 15 GLOVER, ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Periods of light snow beginning this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High -4. Wind chill -20 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Periods of light snow ending near midnight then partly cloudy with ...

Passed away unexpectedly doing the thing he loved to do, out snowmobiling on Saturday, March 15, 2026 at the age of 65.   Beloved husband of Julie. Supportive and proud father of David and Tamara. Cherished and fun-loving grandfather of Ryan and Nico. Dear son of the late Irma and Arnold Firlotte. Dear brother of the late Gord (late Janet), ...

The 71st Annual Wawa Ladies Curling Bonspiel will be held this weekend. The theme for this year’s bonspiel is TV Sitcoms. 32 teams will embark on a weekend of fun, entertainment, and spectacular curling. The public is welcome to come down to the arena Friday night for our popular costume parade. Regular round robin games begin at 5:00pm on Friday ...

The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) acknowledges the Ontario government’s announcement to increase the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) by approximately $200 million. The OAC emphatically calls on the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to direct this funding exclusively to Core Clinical Services to serve the 67,000 children and youth who are still waiting. This year’s increase must also be ...

Weather:  Today Increasing cloudiness. 60% chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High -7. Wind chill -25 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries early this evening. 40% chance of flurries before morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to ...

November 20, 1947 – November 6, 2025 The family is saddened to announce the death of Stephen Renault in the Brantford General Hospital on Nov. 6th, 2025 in his 78th year. Born in the Hawk Junction Red Cross Outpost Hospital, Stephen lived for 3 years in High Falls where his father managed the Great Lakes Power Plant, then the family ...

Please be advised that municipal employees are currently performing emergency repairs on a water main pipe providing water to residents in the Mission. The repairs are expected to take place between Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, 2026. While staff aims to complete this work with contractors as quick as possible, we believe there will be minimal disruption in ...