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The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to highlight the remarkable contributions of Jordan Chalykoff, a grade 12 graduate from École secondaire Saint‑Joseph (Wawa). She stands out for her dedication to the Francophone community and to youth.   With a natural leadership ability, Jordan leaves a lasting mark within her school community. Through her involvement in tutoring students from grades ...

Le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon est fier de souligner les contributions remarquables de Jordan Chalykoff, finissante de la 12e année à l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa). Elle se distingue par son dévouement envers la francophonie et la jeunesse.   Animée par un leadership naturel, Jordan laisse une empreinte durable au sein de sa communauté scolaire. Par son implication en tutorat auprès ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers changing to 70 percent chance of showers near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 70% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Low 9. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Northern Lights Ford for celebrating 40 years of ...

Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home in White River.   Loving father of Sandra Lynn James (Jason) of Innisfail, Alberta, Stacy Marie Schwink (Jason) of Odenton, Maryland; and Ty Jones Dawes of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Grandfather of Zorrain Vanin of Calgary, Alberta and the late Vincent Vanin. Loving son of the late Gladys and Norman ...

Jun 18, 2026 at 06:11 ON511 is advising that the highway is now open. Jun 18, 2026 at 05:15 ON511 is advising that Hwy 17 is closed from White River to Marathon due to a collision at the Scenic Lookout – East Entrance. The Marathon Fire Department is currently responding to a call for service on Hwy 17 by the ...

Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23) Jesus and the disciples preach and heal. The pericope from Matthew serves both as a reminder and a summons for preachers and laity alike that, just as the early disciples were given authority to expel unclean spirits and heal sickness and diseases, we as Christians have the same authority. Even if we can’t cure sickness and disease ...

September 4, 1939 – May 14, 2026 Doreen was born in Maria, Gaspé, to Lena and Jack Cormier. She was married to William Cachagee for 62 years. Doreen was the proud mother of her three boys, Kyle (Carol), Brett (Monica), and Wade (Tanya). Doreen is survived by her sister Shirley (Lincoln, deceased), Lorraine (John), and Robert (Betty). She is predeceased ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers overnight. Low 9. News Tidbits: It was funny reading about the new convenience store on Gore Street in the Sault where everything is behind safety glass. It instantly reminded me of shopping ...

New Books this week are “26 Beauties” by James Patterson, “The Calamity Club” by Kathryn Stockett and “True Crime” by Patricia Cornwell. En Français, nous avons “Tout va bien” par Jonathan Le Prof. Come in and check it out! The staff pick of the week is “The Searcher” by Tana French, with a 3.80 Goodreads rating: Retired detective Cal Hooper ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 17. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers this evening and after midnight. A few showers beginning after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm early ...

White River Home Hardware Building Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday, June 14, marking a decade of serving White River and the surrounding region with a focus on customer service, convenience, and community connection. The celebration begin at 11:00 a.m. and will featured a special Flowers Day, a complimentary BBQ, and special anniversary pricing on select products. Ten years ...

Weather: Today – Sunny early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 60% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h. High 12. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this ...

Week #4 – 148 golfers on a sunny evening with 23C. 1st Flight Score 1st Max Simon Eben Leadbetter Joel Dechamplain 30 2nd Mark Szekely Alex Vanderbyl Blair Mills 31 3rd Damon Boylan Jamie Boylan Mark Snow 31 2nd Flight Score 1st Al MacDonald Mojo Spare 33 2nd Lee Bryar Kyle Wood Spare 33 3rd Paul Bernath John Simon Shane ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60% chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Low 6. News Tibits: Don’t forget the Young Vendor’s Goose Nest Market today!

Est décédé paisiblement au Lady Dunn Health Centre le mardi 9 juin 2026, à l’âge de 71 ans. Époux bien-aimé de Lynne. Père adoré de Stéphan (Laurianne), Mélanie, Nathan (Daphne) et Cindy. Grand-papa fier de Cindy (Graham), Jeremy (Didh), Jean‑Luc (Emerine), Roch, Jason (Ashley), Alexa (Anthony), Rayanne, Charlie, Aiden et Evan. Arrière‑grand‑papa de Jake, Zackael, Savannah et Teagan. Fils de ...