Local & Area News

September 18th 1948 – September 17th, 2022 Passed unexpectedly in the wilderness that he loved, one day before his 74th birthday. Doug will forever be missed and loved by his wife of 40 years, Roxann, as well as his daughters, Charlsie (Yvan), Kalan (Sean), and Sydney (Stéphane). He also leaves behind his granddaughters Delia, Ellie, and Nora, his sister Virginia, ...

At the age of 73 passed away suddenly at his home in Dubreuilville, ON on Friday, September 23, 2022. He is survived by his wife Claudette, step-children Jean-Claude, Gilles (Cathy), Alain (Brigitte) and Michel (Brittany) Cyr; and children Sandy and Rick Hopkins. He was the older brother to Russell (Margie), Larry (Pat), Brian (Kim), John (Verna), Lorna and Mike Benson. Jim grew ...

Monday, September 26, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 12. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Rain showers becoming mixed with a few flurries before morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low plus 2. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current ...

August 11, 1924 – September 9, 2022 It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Doris Rose Morris (nee Donaldson) on  Friday, September 9, 2022,  at the age of 98.  She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.  Doris is survived by her children;  Allan Morris (Marie), Linda Morris, and Colin Morris ...

Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Low 7. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1054 18 Elliot Lake & Area ...

On September 17, 2022 at 8:34 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a marine call on Ruth Lake, approximately 15 kilometres south of Chapleau. Reports indicated a male had gone out in a canoe and had not returned. Police attended the scene and located an overturned canoe on the lake. On ...

The family of the late Albert Brousseau would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who have offered us words of sympathy in our time of great loss.  Your expressions of condolences, love, prayers, donations to the Lady Dunn Health Centre Palliative Care Unit and all your anecdotal stories about this loving man will continue to help us through ...

A group of leaders made up of prominent Sudbury families, corporations with ties to the North, and philanthropists came together to raise $600,000 for NOSM University students for the 2022 academic year. “We are extremely grateful to these community-minded leaders who have stepped-up to help NOSM University students—your future doctors and allied health professionals—at a critical time,” says Dr. Sarita ...

Un groupe de chefs de file, constitué de familles réputées de Sudbury, d’entreprises qui ont des liens avec le Nord, et de philanthropes, s’est mobilisé pour recueillir 600 000 $ destinés à la population étudiante de l’Université de l’EMNO pour l’année 2022. « Nous sommes extrêmement reconnaissants envers ces chefs de file à l’esprit communautaire qui se sont engagés à aider la population ...

Dr. Ron Common, Sault College’s longest serving president, is retiring from the College after the completion of his current term on August 31, 2023. Dr. Common is retiring after a 55-year career as an educator, including 16 years at Sault College.   “On behalf of the Board of Governors we would like to celebrate Dr. Ron Common’s achievements, which are ...

(39 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Spare – 37 2nd: Rachael Korytko-Amos, Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost – 39 3rd: Luan Buckell, Sue Switzer, Anya Switzer – 42 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Heather Rainville, Connie Taylor, Spare – 48 2nd: Carrie Belanger, Melanie Charbonneau, Spare – 50 3rd: Wendy Smith, Jenny Weatherbee, Spare – 51 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: Chris ...

Friday, September 23, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 7. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1049 ...

The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) is pleased to announce the return of Fall in Love with Maple for its second year. This event was launched for the first time in 2021 and public response was so positive this event will now become an annual offering for maple syrup lovers. Running from Sept. 24 to Oct. 2, Fall in ...

On September 20, 2022, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a westbound traffic complaint on Highway 17 that began in the Town of Blind River and ended in the Town of Bruce Mines. Investigation determined the car was travelling at speeds of more that 195 km/hr and passing ...

Thursday, September 21, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this morning. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 12. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low plus 1. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change ...