Local & Area News

Registration for this season’s curling leagues will be held Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday. October 21st from  6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Registration is by Team, and if in (2) Leagues you are to register separately with that team. Payment can by by cheque to the Wawa Curling Club, or via e-transfer to [email protected],  Security Question: ...

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has announced the electricity price changes under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small business and farms effective as of November 1, 2026. Winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in threshold for residential customers on Tiered pricing will also take effect.   Also, effective November 1, 2026, the Ontario government’s Ontario Electricity Rebate ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. High 8. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Wind becoming southwest 40 gusting to 60 after midnight. Low 6. News ...

Keith passed away suddenly at the age of 59 on October 13th, 2026. He was pre-deceased by his mother Paulette Paquette, late father Charlie Paquette, late Leonard Stevens and the late Phyllis Stevens. He is mourned by his brother Denis Paquette and Roger, the late Lorraine Lynch and niece Jody Ryckman and Marc, his cousin Kyle Schreiber, Michelle, Tara Ann, ...

Oct 16, 2026 at 13:15 We are experiencing a staffing shortage in our physician group for the Emergency Department (ED) today October 16, 2026. As we work to get planned physician locum support in place, a local physician will balance their Scheduled Primary Care responsibilities as well as the Emergency Department needs. The Emergency Department is open; however, we ask ...

With much sadness for Snowbird fans, today not only ends this year’s season of performances, but also marks the last performance of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds in Moose Jaw, with their legendary CT-114 Tutor jets that have danced in Canada’s skies for 55 years. The Snowbird pilots and their support team have brought awe to many, and inspired many to ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation is pleased to recognize Mission Motors, now owned by 401 Corporation, for its generous $5,000 donation in support of the Every Breath Matters Campaign. With a strong history of community support, particularly for SickKids Hospital in Toronto, 401 Corporation is committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates, primarily throughout Ontario. ...

The Age Friendly Committee is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Senior’s Active Living Fair on Thursday November 5th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will take place at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. We encourage seniors from across the North Algoma community to gather for this event designed to promote healthy, active and independent ...

Algoma District School Board is partnering with the Algoma Fall Festival and Sault North Rotary to offer families and community members a free evening performance of How to Hug a Porcupine today, Friday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sault Community Theatre Centre. Seating is General Admission. Tickets are available FREE from the Sault Community Theatre Centre Box Office ...

Est décédé paisiblement, entouré de sa famille, au Centre de santé Lady Dunn de Wawa, le lundi 12 octobre 2026, à l’âge de 79 ans. Père bien-aimé de Mélanie (Eric), Richard (Hope) et Julie (Paul). Fier grand-père de Austin, Damen, Emma, Saige, Tegan et Alton. Arrière-grand-père adoré de Haiden. Fils bien-aimé des défunts Marie-Rose Page et Lucien Dion. Frère de ...

Weather: Today – Periods of rain ending this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of rain showers or flurries. Periods of snow over higher terrain early this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. High +3. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting ...

Oct 15, 2026 at 15:50 On Thursday, October 15, 2026, shortly before 2:00 a.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with emergency medical services responded to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and motor vehicle in the town of Marathon. One individual has been arrested and charged. A section of Stevens Avenue between Gilbert ...

Moving into Pathways one day, and out the next was a complete shock, unplanned stress, and work for everyone involved in setting up my new suite, then having to undo it all a day later especially when they went over and above to accommodate us last minute. Ending up in the Emergency Department on July 24th last summer, less than ...

Celebrated Indigenous singer-songwriters Susan Aglukark and William Prince take the stage in Sault Ste. Marie this weekend as the 54th Algoma Fall Festival presents an exciting celebration of Indigenous music, dance, storytelling and visual arts. The weekend also features four free, family-friendly performances of Blue Winds Red Eyes, combining hoop and contemporary dance, music and storytelling inspired by the teachings ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of drizzle or rain this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 9. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 3, or moderate. Tonight – Periods of rain. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 before morning. Low 1. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Candidates Night ...