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Leaders from Algoma University and NOSM University have signed an agreement that sets the stage for an increased presence of the medical university on Algoma’s Sault Ste. Marie campus, primarily to help expand mental health and addictions research and training initiatives. Through this collaboration, and as part of the first phase of establishing a Mental Health Research & Training Institute ...

138 players 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Jarret Ralph, Dominic Chasse, Spare – 30 2nd: Brady Desrochers, Logan Dunham, Cooper Moore – 32 3rd: Jeff Amos, James Roberge, Spare – 32 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Lee Bryar, Michel Lemoyne, Rory Mclroy – 32 2nd: Mike Belanger, Danny Mathias, Antonio Alexopoulos – 32 3rd: Marc Beland, Ron Hale, Spare – 33 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: ...

UPDATE: Female has been located safe, Police are thanking everyone for their assistance The Nipigon Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine (K-9) are searching in the Nipigon area, and seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 78-year-old female, named Judy aka Amma. Judy is described as 5’2″, medium build, medium-length ...

A Wawa resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On July 23, 2023, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Klondike Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and charged with the ...

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are: “The Happiness Plan” by Susan Mallery, “Welcome to Beach Town” by Susan Wiggs, “Private Moscow” by James Patterson and Adam Hamdy and “The Five-Star Weekend” by Elin Hilderbrand. En Français, nous avons “Rose des Vents” par Valérie Chevalier.   Staff Pick of the Week is “The Good Sister” by Sally ...

A verbal dispute has resulted in criminal charges for one individual. On July 19, 2023, shortly before 10:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Railway Crescent in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 69-year-old person from Hornepayne was arrested and charged with ...

Events for July 26th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MOTH MADNESS – What is the biggest moth in the world? A mamMOTH! If you want to find out who is flying around at night, just turn on a light. Join Heidi and Lauren to kick off National Moth Week and find ...

July 26, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of thunderstorms. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 then light this morning. High 20. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low 15. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 31 (30 yesterday) active wildland ...

Criminal charges have been laid on a Wawa resident, following a domestic dispute. On July 20, 2023, shortly before 8:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on First Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and ...

Events for July 25th, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM   MEET THE NATURALIST: LAKE SUPERIOR, A TALE OF FIRE AND ICE – Join Anna to explore Lake Superior’s exciting geologic past. Learn how Lake Superior came to be and discover the many ways the past has shaped the present. Drop-in:  2:00 PM – 4:00 PM   EXPLORATION STATION: ...

July 25, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear this evening then partly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers overnight. Risk of thunderstorms overnight. Low 13. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 30 (29 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 1 is not under control, ...

In the wake of a heartbreaking death at the Notre-Dame Hospital in Hearst, Ontario, NDP Health Critic France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) and MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk—James Bay) are calling on the Ford government to take immediate action. They urge Ford to prioritize the growing healthcare needs in Northern Ontario, including adequate emergency air transportation. The incident at Notre-Dame Hospital involved ...

Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP and NDP MPPs Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) and Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) demanded support and resources for forest fire workers during a press conference today addressing the severe and urgent crisis as wildfire season rages on amidst a retention and recruitment crisis. “Forest fire crews have been doing incredibly difficult ...

An individual is facing multiple criminal charges after police were called to White Lake Provincial Park for a report of a possible impaired driver who had collided with a tree.   On July 22, 2023, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to White Lake Provincial Park after Provincial Park Wardens contacted ...

December 24, 1945 – July 9, 2023 Ralph Michael Maze, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023. Born on December 24, 1945, Ralph lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure, leaving behind cherished memories for all who knew him. Ralph was the proud father of Cheryl, Michael (Angel), Martin (Melanie), and ...