Local & Area News

A 19-year-old individual from Schreiber is facing multiple charges including impaired operation resulting from a motor vehicle collision (MVC).   On June 3, 2023, at approximately 2:45 a.m., members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Terrace Bay Fire Department responded to a report of a single vehicle MVC on the Mill Road, north ...

As I was mulling over topics for this week’s column, compiling a list in my mind, it occurred to me that I’ve written about healthcare issues several times in recent months. I was about to toss out the topic when I felt an electric spark snap in my mind. Of course! It’s a major issue that is hurting many thousands ...

Alors que je réfléchissais à des sujets pour la chronique de cette semaine, compilant une liste dans mon esprit, il m’est venu à la connaissance que j’ai écrite sur les questions de santé à plusieurs reprises au cours des derniers mois. J’étais sur le point de dépasser le sujet quand j’ai senti une étincelle électrique claquer dans ma conscience. Bien ...

Jun 5, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Hazy. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this morning. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 13.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 3 remains at 6,810 hectares and is not yet under control. An ...

Jun 5, 2023 at 07:06 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in deteriorated air quality in the area. Jun 3, 2023 at 07:06 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in ...

February 18, 1945 – May 20, 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and brother. Survived by his beloved son Terry O’Leary (Nerisse Drona) and his daughters Naiomi O’Leary, Priscilla O’Leary (Brent Woods), granddaughter Niya and grandsons Cole, Jake and Cameron. He is predeceased by his daughter Stephanie, his parents Isobel “Dolly” Blimkie, ...

Jun 3, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Hazy. High 28. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear this evening. Hazy. Low 9.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2, which began on May 26, remains at 105 hectares and is being held. Wawa 3, which began on ...

June 2, 4:45pm UPDATE Our current status remains ‘NO THREAT’ The outlook for the next 72 hours is ‘no change’. The sprinkler system is still being expanded. Please slow down and use caution when driving over the hoses that are crossing streets. Cones and ramps and signs are in place. ************************************************* While our condition remains stable and no threat the ...

Jun 2, 2023 at 22:52 The Lower Mission now has power (10:52 p.m.) At 10:49 – Algoma Power tweeted that power has been restored to all customers that were affected. Jun 2, 2023 at 22:36 Wawa has had power restored at 10:25 p.m. Jun 2, 2023 at 22:32 Wawa-news has been told that power has been restored to the Upper ...

(81 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Valerie Levesque, Chantal Turcotte, Edith Lecesque – 36 2nd : Rachael Korytko-Amos, Meghan Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko – 38 3rd : Guylaine Domich, Suzanne Lacasse, Alexis Alexopoulos – 38 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : Channelle Charron, Sue Lord, Ashley Coombs – 41 2nd : Anna-Lisa Kloakers, Kim Melbourne, Spare – 42 3rd : Marcie DLF, Cassie ...

On May 31, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol when they noticed people having a campfire near Spruce Beach during the current fire ban. Police recognized the individuals and knew they were breaching prior release conditions by being together. Additionally, there were arrest warrants out for one of the two ...

Jun 2, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers changing to 70 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Local smoke. High 29. Humidex 34. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers early this evening and risk of a thunderstorm. ...

Under the Emergency Area Order EAO-2023-01 declared on May 31, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Chapleau-Wawa District has put in an Implementation Order for the WAW003 fire to protect public safety and to facilitate effective fire suppression. The following restrictions listed below and as outlined on the Implementation Order map, are now in effect until further notice. ...

There is still NO THREAT to the community. Much of the Perimeter Supression system has now been installed in the community. This is a precautionary measure in accordance with our Action Management Plan. Please make sure that you do not move or relocate any of the lines. Do not park on any portion of the hose. This is one of ...

With temperatures on the rise, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is urging citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township to not leave their pets in hot vehicles – for any length of time. Even if the windows are cracked open, temperatures inside a vehicle can quickly becoming dangerous for pets because of their limited capacity to deal with ...