Local & Area News

Monday, August 22, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today –  Sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon then 30% chance of showers late this afternoon. High 27. Humidex 29. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening. Low 13. COVID Statistics: Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 988 28 Elliot Lake ...

Canadian DJ/producer Kilotile removes Cry To Me from all digital music stores to stick with the record contract with Polydor. A delay on the release date of Empower has been issued as well so it is expected in 2023. In a recent post on his social media, Kilotile stated: “Hey everyone, so, I have unfortunate news. In order for me ...

The 40th Annual Wawa Salmon Derby is underway. Fishing began a 5 p.m. yesterday, and anglers are already back out on the waters of Michipicoten Bay. Today is the famous Pancake Breakfast, and tonight is the Fish Fry, with everyone invited down to watch the boats with fish come in, and watch the ‘Parade of Lights’ as boats return tonight ...

The nomination period for the 2022 Wawa municipal election has closed. From the municipal website, there continues to be only one candidate for Mayor, Melanie Pilon. With no other candidates for Mayor at this time, Melanie will be acclaimed Mayor. For Councillors there will be an election: There are nine candidates for four (4) seats. Current councillors Cathy Cannon and ...

Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 70% chance of showers changing to 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning and early this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 28. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. ...

On August 17th, 2022, shortly after 1:00 a.m., a member from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was travelling to their patrol area and was westbound on McNabb Street in the City of Sault Ste Marie. The officer observed a vehicle at the intersection of McNabb Street and South Market Street nearly collide with a ...

On August 18th, 2022, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 within the community of Serpent River First Nation. Police arrived a short time later and observed an SUV with its headlights on in the westbound ditch and the driver was ...

Looking for something to do? Got friends visiting and not sure what to do with them? Visit Lake Superior Provincial Park and not only enjoy the spectacular scenery but learn about this unique area. Amphitheatre, Agawa Bay 10:00 AM SPECIAL EVENT: STORYTELLING WITH BRAD WOODS – Join master storyteller Brad Woods during his Superior Storytelling Tour! He’ll tell myths, legends, ...

Friday, August 19, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers changing to 70 percent chance of showers near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 30. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. ...

The Ontario government introduced its Plan to Stay Open: Health System Stability and Recovery, a five-point plan to provide the best care possible to patients and residents while ensuring the resources and supports are in place to keep the province and economy open. The plan further bolsters Ontario’s health care workforce, expands innovative models of care and ensures hospital beds ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a présenté son Plan plan pour rester ouvert : Stabilité et relance pour le système de santé, un plan en cinq points visant à offrir les meilleurs soins possible aux patients et résidents tout en veillant à ce que les ressources et les mesures de soutien soient en place pour garder la province et l’économie ouvertes. ...

On August 15, 2022, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Bennett Drive in Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, over $9000 in cash, over 550 grams of suspected Cocaine, approximately 95 suspected Methamphetamine tablets, approximately 5 grams of suspected Psilocybin, ...

Looking for something to do? Got friends visiting and not sure what to do with them? Visit Lake Superior Provincial Park and not only enjoy the spectacular scenery but learn about this unique area. Rocky Point – Agawa Bay 1 p.m. GUIDED HIKE: A COASTAL EXPERIENCE – Lake Superior is a powerful lake with many moods; it can be as ...

Inspector Tyler Sturgeon, East Algoma Detachment Commander, and the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to ensure the safety of all motorists on the road, both big and small. Electric bikes and mobility scooters are becoming more popular on our roadways, so here are some rules of the road. E-Bikes To operate an e-bike on Ontario’s public roads, the following ...

Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Low 16. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East ...