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Mar 24, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 3. COVID-19 Statistics: Current Previous Change from previous report Tested 246,859 246,576 ...

The Ontario government is investing more than $550,000 in initiatives that will help keep kids safe in class and online. The funding will support programs that combat sex-trafficking, violence against women, bullying and cyberbullying. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 23 per cent of Ontario students reported being bullied at school and 22 per cent of Ontario ...

The Ontario government is launching the Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) to make it easier, faster, and more convenient for Ontarians to buy a car and enjoy their new vehicle almost immediately after purchase by enabling car dealerships to register vehicles online and issue permits and licence plates directly to purchasers. At full implementation, the new DDR process will, for the ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario lance l’Immatriculation en ligne pour les concessionnaires (IELC) pour qu’il soit plus facile, plus rapide et plus pratique pour les Ontariens d’acheter une voiture et de profiter de leur nouveau véhicule presque immédiatement après l’achat, en permettant aux concessionnaires d’enregistrer les véhicules en ligne et de délivrer les permis et les plaques d’immatriculation directement aux acheteurs. ...

  The Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (NNNPLC) in collaboration with the Township of White River, White River Economic Development Committee, and Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation to coordinate an event for the White River Winter Carnival.  The NNNPLC chose to coordinate the Snow Sculpture Contest, the theme was simply animals. Our aim was to coordinate an event that ...

Queen’s Park – MPP Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) responded to the Ford government’s announcement of support for addictions services in Espanola and Sagamok First Nation. He released the following statement: “Congratulations to community members who have been fighting for mental health investment for years.  This isn’t all that’s needed, but it’s a small victory for mental health in these communities.  It’s ...

Mar 23, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of snow. Wind becoming east 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this morning. High plus 2. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this evening. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low minus 2. Wind ...

On March 21, 2022, at approximately 11:55 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a disturbance related occurrence at an apartment complex on Dunn Road in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported having their door kicked and pepper spray deployed in the hallway. Police attended and the suspects were not located or identified at that time.  At approximately ...

On March 17, 2022, at approximately 1:34 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute on Hillcrest Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC), ...

On March 15, 2022 at approximately 2:39 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Highway 17 in Vasiloff Township near White River. At approximately 2:51 p.m., a sport utility vehicle (SUV) entered the checkpoint. Officers detected the odour of cannabis emanating from the vehicle ...

On March 21, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an indecent act related occurrence on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a male was in the laundry room of the apartment complex exposing himself. Police attended and recognized the male. After further investigation, police also learned the male was wanted from a previous break, ...

On Friday March 18, 2022, shortly after 5:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a an assault in progress at a residence on Lorne Street in the Town of Thessalon.   Investigation determined two victims were stabbed, one victim sustained serious injuries to the neck and the other received superficial cuts ...

On March 15, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Township to arrest a person in relation to an on-going sexual assault investigation. On February 21, 2022, police were conducting follow-up for the original historical sexual assault investigation which commenced on November 10, 2021. Additional information was disclosed to police and ...

NEW BOOKS ON THE 7 DAY SHELF this week are; “The Paris Apartment” by Lucy Foley, “Nothing to Lose” by J.A. Jance, “Until Leaves Fall in Paris” by Sarah Sundin and “The Magnolia Palace” by Fiona Davis. STAFF PICK OF THE WEEK is “Finding Ashley” by Danielle Steel. From book jacket: Melissa Henderson is leading a quiet life. Once a ...

Mar 22, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High plus 5. Wind chill minus 18 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind becoming east 20 km/h late this evening. Low ...