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Weather: Today Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this afternoon. Snow beginning late this afternoon. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High -2. Wind chill -15 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Snow at times heavy changing to ice pellets mixed with snow and freezing rain after ...

Décédé paisiblement au Lady Dunn Health Centre le mardi 31 mars 2026 à l’âge de 82 ans.   Époux bien-aimé de DeniseThériault. Père adoré d’Édith Lévesque (Steve), François (Natalie) et Isabelle Gagnon (Kevin Ecker). Grand-papa fier de William, Aryane (Chris Mayes), Gabrielle, Damien, Kayleigh, Jaelyn et Zane. Jean-Paul chérissait également ses petits-enfants à quatre pattes Buck, Mika, Gucci, Rosie et ...

With Ontario’s seatbelt law heading into its 51st year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reports that nearly one in four road fatalities they investigate still involves someone who was not wearing a seatbelt. Dealing with dozens of deaths linked to lack of seatbelt use every year, the OPP recognizes that what makes these incidents even more tragic for the surviving ...

Access to primary care in Sault Ste. Marie has been strengthened with the arrival of three internationally trained physicians through the Practice Ready Ontario (PRO) program. Established by Touchstone Institute and the Ontario government in 2023, the PRO program helps internationally trained physicians integrate into Ontario’s healthcare system by replacing re-education requirements with a 12-week assessment, in turn speeding up their pathway to ...

Weather: Today Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High zero. Wind chill -22 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Increasing cloudiness. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -7. Wind chill -5 this evening and -12 overnight. Road Conditions: News Tidbits: Happy April Fool’s    

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother Alex on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Alex passed away peacefully with his sister Wende at his side at the Lady Dunn Hospital. Alex was born in Wawa, but spent most of his adult life in Thunder Bay, Ontario.   Alex is survived by his sisters Wende (Harley), ...

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 ...