Headlines

Area Road Conditions – Nov. 25 at 06:19

Nov 25, 2021 at 06:10 All buses are running as scheduled. updated at: 5:23 a.m. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Hwy 17 West/North 50km From Wawa to Paint Lake Rd, Wawa bare and wet good 70km From Paint Lake Rd, Wawa to Mobert bare and dry bare and wet good 101 63km From Wawa to Hwy 651 (Missinabi Corners) bare ...

Read More »

APH: 17 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#942 – #958)

Algoma Public Health has reported that there are seventeen new cases COVID-19 (#942 – #958), all from Sault Ste. Marie and Area. Seven (7) are of close contact, five (5) are unknown, five (5) are under investigation.   Algoma Public Health notes. “Due to increasing rates of COVID-19 in Algoma, we are receiving assistance from case and contact managers who ...

Read More »

Manitoulin OPP lay charges in January 2021 Shooting Incident

The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now laid an additional charge in connection with a January 21, 2021 shooting incident on Albert Street in Espanola, in which one person was injured.   On November 23, 2021 Kerri Lyn DUHAIME, age 40 of Espanola, was charged with Robbery Using Firearm, contrary to section 344(1)(a.1) of the Criminal ...

Read More »

Wawa’s Morgandy Leadbetter is Crownd 15th Miss North Ontario 2021

    It is with such great pride that Wawa, Ontario’s Morgandy Leadbetter was crowned as the 15th Miss North Ontario Regional Canada Scholarship Pageant winner for 2021. During a pandemic, the incredible group of empowered young women together raised an explosive donation of $40,000.00 for NOFCC Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer. 1st Runner-up was Greater Sudbury’s Ava ...

Read More »

LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 22 Winner is…

Nov 24, 2021 at 10:54 Congratulations to Kerry Bird, winner of Week 22 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#43) that Kerry selected contained the Four of Spades, winning $547. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $10,235! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

Read More »

SSM Group Health Centre Launches new website & 2021 Red Lock Campaign

The Group Health Centre’s HIV & AIDS Resource Program (HARP) is proud to announce the launch of its 2021 Red Lock Campaign in recognition of HIV Awareness Week during the week of November 24 and World AIDS Day, which is internationally recognized on December 1st! The theme for World AIDS Day this year is End inequalities. End AIDS. End pandemics. ...

Read More »

Happenings at Wawa First United Church – November 24

In-person Worship Services will continue on November 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., the First Sunday of Advent. All are welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. The Christmas Star of Lights will shine above the front door of the Church during the Advent Season. It is not too late if you would like to purchase a bulb in memory of someone ...

Read More »

Between the Covers – November 24

New Books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are; “Vince Flynn Enemy at the Gates” by Kyle Mills, “The Girl Behind the Wall” by Mandy Robotham, “Beautiful World, Where Are You”, by Sally Rooney and “Nowhere Girl A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood” by Cheryl Diamond.   New Movies this week are “Free Guy” starring Ryan Reynolds, the classic “Anastasia” ...

Read More »

Men’s Curling Standings – November 22

Men’s Curling welcomes a new Team skipped by Peter Stoycheff. Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 3 4 FAHRER, Tom 2 2 3 McCOY, Joe 2 2 3 MITRIKAS, Eric 4 1 3 LALONDE, Lance 5 0 3 STOYCHEFF, Peter 0 0 0 Game Schedule for Monday, November 29, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 ...

Read More »

Angus Gold announces first set of assay results from drill program at Golden Sky

  Angus Gold Inc. is pleased to announce the first set of assay results from its ongoing drill program at the Golden Sky Project in Wawa, Ontario. Results from twelve (12) holes totalling 2,295 metres from the 20,000-metre drilling program were successful in confirming high-grade mineralization and have shown the potential for the expansion on the Dorset Deformation Zone. Holes ...

Read More »

Morning News – November 24

Nov 24, 2021 at 07:56 Weather: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches developing this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near noon. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few rain showers or flurries and periods of drizzle changing to periods of light snow near midnight. Risk of ...

Read More »

Area Road Conditions – Nov. 24 at 06:45

Nov 24, 2021 at 06:45 All buses are running as scheduled. updated at: 5:23 a.m. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Hwy 17 West/North 50km From Wawa to Paint Lake Rd, Wawa bare and dry bare and wet good 70km From Paint Lake Rd, Wawa to Mobert bare and dry good 101 63km From Wawa to Hwy 651 (Missinabi Corners) bare ...

Read More »

APH: 23 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and five COVID-related deaths

Algoma Public Health is sad to report that over the last week, five (5) deaths have been confirmed related to COVID-19.  This brings the total to 14 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Out of respect for all families, no further information is being shared. These tragic losses highlight the seriousness of this virus. Algoma Public Health commends all ...

Read More »

Harte Gold Announces BNPP’s Assignment of Credit Facilities

HARTE GOLD CORP. announces that it has been advised that BNP Paribas (“BNPP”) has assigned its rights and obligations in its capacity as lender under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement made as of August 28, 2020 (as amended to the date hereof, the “Credit Agreement”) and the Forbearance Agreement made as of July 30, 2021 (as amended to the ...

Read More »

Morning News – November 23

Nov 23, 2021 at 07:56 Weather: Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 19 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature rising ...

Read More »