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Weather: Today Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries changing to 40% chance of rain showers or flurries near noon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 6. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of rain showers or flurries early this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -3. Wind chill -6 overnight. News Tidbits: It certainly ...

Sault College is proud to announce the launch of two new tuition-free pre-apprenticeship training programs designed to help unemployed or underemployed individuals build the skills, experience, and confidence needed to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Applications are now open for Utility Arborist, with a secondary focus on Electrician Construction and Maintenance, and Automotive Service Technician, with a secondary focus ...

John 14:1-14  I am the way, the truth, the life. The words for John’s gospel are some of the most comforting in scripture and most often shared at funerals or celebrations of life, especially the words, “ I go to prepare a place for you.” Yet, they are followed with what sounds like stern words of admonition: “No one come ...

Thunder Bay Students for Change, a grassroots coalition of students and community members will host a “Save OSAP: Empowering Students” event on May 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the OPSEU Thunder Bay building (326 Memorial Ave). The event will bring together students, educators, workers, and community members concerned about recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program ...

Weather: Today Cloudy. 30% chance of rain showers or flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 4. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low -1. Wind chill near -3. News Tidbits: Chapleau is holding a Red Dress Day Community ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released the second edition of its report on missing and unsolved murdered Indigenous people within OPP jurisdiction. In 2011, the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) began proactively reviewing all unsolved homicide and missing persons investigations in OPP jurisdiction where the victim was identified as Indigenous. The first edition of the Missing and Unsolved Murdered ...

Algoma Family Services (AFS), in collaboration with its many community partners across the Algoma District, is proud to recognize Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) 2026, taking place May 4–10, 2026, with a full week of events, activities, and opportunities for families and community members to learn more about infant, child, and youth mental health. Children’s Mental Health Week shines a ...

Weather: Today Cloudy. 60% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 3. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low -2. Wind chill -6 overnight. News Tidbits: The Northern Lights were out last night. Tonight, sky watchers might ...

Mayor Melanie Pilon has officially filed her nomination papers, launching her campaign for re-election and committing to build on the strong momentum achieved over the past four years. “We’ve made real progress—securing investment, strengthening partnerships, and delivering results.,” said Pilon. This is not the time to start over. Consistent leadership matters, and I’m ready to keep moving Wawa forward.” Throughout ...

Candidate nominations for Wawa Mayor, Council, and area French and English School Boards are now open for the 2026 municipal election. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for the October election. To run for any position, candidates must book an appointment at the Municipality of Wawa, complete the required forms and submit a filing ...

May 1, 2026 at 18:00 The slow melt this year means that Lake Superior Provincial Park has delayed the opening of the backcountry to May 15th, 2026. As of May 15th, 2026, the following is scheduled to be open: Full Agawa Bay Campground Rabbit Blanket Lake Campground Backcountry Camping (including access to Gargantua Bay & Mijinemunshing Lake) Visitor Centre at ...

Last month, the Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC) Foundation shared the imminent need to replace essential hospital equipment as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping care close to home. As highlighted in our previous article, “Keeping Our Hospital Steady and Ready,” priority upgrades included ventilators for the Emergency Department and critical refrigeration systems for the Laboratory. Today, we are ...

July 17, 1939 – April 30, 2026 With deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Yvonne Eva Borchers (nee Ketchegesik) on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 86 years. Yvonne was born on July 17, 1939. She was a survivor of the Residential School system, a part of her life that reflected ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 5. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. Clearing late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -4. Wind chill -7 overnight.  

She left us peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the age of 88. Born to Wallace and Annette Verner in the Saguenay region of Quebec, Kay grew up with her sisters Frances and Muriel, and the “Three Sisters” remained very close throughout their lives. She moved to Toronto as a young woman and raised her sons; ...