Local & Area News

At the end of May, École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) welcomed Bishop Thomas Dowd, Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, as well as Father Michael of Wawa’s St. Monica Parish. The two guests toured the school and had the chance to visit some classes. In addition, the entire school was able to gather in the St. Monica Parish to celebrate ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals in connection with the suspicious disappearance and death of a 26-year-old just over two years ago. Alyssa TURNBULL was last seen alive in the Township of Nipigon between March 23 and March 25, 2020. When a family member reported her missing in April 2020, the OPP commenced a missing person investigation. ...

On June 13, 2022, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Town of Spanish.   Shortly after 1:00 p.m., police observed a westbound All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) travelling at a high rate of speed on Brennan Harbour Road and a traffic stop was initiated. While speaking to police the ...

On June 9, 2022, shortly after 3:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Town of Bruce Mines.   Police observed a westbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Taylor Street and initiated a traffic stop.  As the officer was speaking to the driver police determined ...

  From June 7 to 9, Ontario Mine Rescue hosted the provincial competition at Vale’s Creighton Mine in Sudbury and announced the winners at a banquet on the final evening.   “The invitation-only event marks the final month of the annual mine rescue volunteer training cycle,” says Ted Hanley, Vice President, Mine Rescue. “And the provincial competition brings together all ...

  The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation – Seedlings for Support Campaign came to an end on Monday, June 6th.  This campaign was to raise funds for the purchase of capital equipment to support Meditech Expanse which is expected to go live at Lady Dunn Health Centre in November 2023.   The Foundation is committed to raising $240,000 over the ...

June 15, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Becoming cloudy this morning. 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind south 20 km/h. High 24. Humidex 30. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Low 13. COVID-19 Algoma District Statistics: Updated: June 14, 2022, 3:00 PM Current ...

Jun 15, 2022 at 07:03 6:46 AM EDT Wednesday 15 June 2022 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Hazards: Nickel sized hail. ...

Jun 15, 2022 at 07:03 6:46 AM EDT Wednesday 15 June 2022 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Hazards: Nickel sized hail. Locally heavy downpours Timing: Early this morning. Discussion: ...

This Severe thunderstorm watch was ended by Environment Canada at 4:24 this morning. 11:18 PM EDT Tuesday 14 June 2022 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail. Hazards: 90 km/h wind gusts. ...

This Severe thunderstorm watch was ended by Environment Canada at 3:16 this morning. 11:18 PM EDT Tuesday 14 June 2022 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail. Hazards: 90 km/h wind gusts. Nickel sized hail. Timing: Late ...

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Effective June 13, 2022, there are stationary Automated Licence Plate Readers (ALPR) located at the east and north entrance/exits of Sault Ste. Marie. Both locations, Trunk Road, and Great Northern Road, will have two ALPR cameras to be able to scan licence plates of interest travelling in and out of Sault Ste. Marie.     Each camera provides an infrared ...

June 14, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening ...