Local & Area News

Today is Voting Day!

Wawa Melanie Pilon has been acclaimed Mayor as there were no other candidates for the seat. There are 9 candidates vying for the four seats as councillor: Leah Isosaari, Cathy Cannon, Mitch Hatfield, Joe Opato, Robert Reeves, Sue Smith, Mary Harbocian, Jim Hoffman, and Angela Calaiezzi. There are four school boards with all candidates acclaimed: English Public School Board (Algoma ...

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Morning News – October 24

Monday, October 24, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 60. High 18. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness late this evening then showers beginning before morning. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 60. Low ...

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Elliot Lake Closes Hospital – COVID-19 Outbreak Declared

Oct 22, 2022 at 08:01 St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake has closed the hospital to visitors (except for designated ECPs and compassionate circumstances) because of a COVID-19 outbreak declared by Algoma Public Health. Existing restrictions remain in place related to the active outbreak at St. Joseph’s Manor. Declared Outbreaks in the Algoma District: Facility Name Affected Areas Type – ...

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Morning News – October 22

Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 14. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6.

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East Algoma OPP – Benefits of Winter Tires

Oct 21, 2022 at 17:18 The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to ensure drivers stay safe during the upcoming snowy season while traveling on the roads. A key part of road safety is making sure your vehicle has proper road surface traction in the winter. All-season tires don’t work the same on snow, ice or cold pavement. The stopping distance ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges Laid after Private Recordings found at Business

Oct 21, 2022 at 17:15 On October 19, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to cameras and recordings found in private places at a business on Perini Road in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported locating inappropriate videos on a work computer. After further investigation, it was learned there were recordings on the computer from cameras ...

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Last Total Lunar Eclipse for North America – November 8

In the early morning hours of November 8, 2022, North America will witness the last total lunar eclipse of the year. This amazing sky show will play out with Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland time zones seeing most of the event until moonset. The rest of North America will enjoy the late but spectacular show. This is a very safe event ...

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BONNIEUL, Laurence Marie

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul-Emile Bonnieul. Loving mother of Linda Bellerive (Steve Andrews), Rachel Boutin (Clarence), Marie Tremblay (Ti-ben), late Gilles Bonnieul, late Jean-Paul “JP” Bonnieul, Donald Bonnieul (Kristie Lessard) and Nathalie Couture (Denis). Great grandmother of 11 and ...

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Morning News – October 21

Friday, October 21, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 70 this morning. High +10. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low +1. News Tidbits: The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) has announced the discovery of the 292-foot Whaleback ...

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Province Takes Action to Ensure Students Catch Up

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Oct 21, 2022 at 07:23 Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, has announced next steps on Ontario’s Plan to Catch Up, anchored by the government’s commitment to keep students in class learning for the entirety of the school year. Following the release of EQAO results for 2021-22, which are consistent with global trends, it is clear that Ontario students need to ...

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La province prend des mesures pour favoriser le rattrapage des élèves

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Oct 21, 2022 at 07:23 Stephen Lecce, le ministre de l’Éducation, a annoncé les prochaines étapes du Plan de l’Ontario pour le rattrapage, qui se fonde sur l’engagement du gouvernement visant veiller à ce que les élèves poursuivent leur appentissage en restant en classe pendant toute l’année scolaire. À la suite de la publication des résultats de l’OQRE pour 2021-2022, ...

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NDP statement on Supreme Court decision to dismiss appeal by St. Anne’s survivors

The Ontario NDP’s critic for Indigenous and Treaty Relations Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Supreme Court will not hear from survivors of St. Anne’s residential school: “I stand with St. Anne’s survivors in profound disappointment that the Supreme Court has decided not to hear their appeal. The survivors have spent over a ...

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