Local & Area News

Ontario is experiencing a sustained, system-wide pressure on emergency department staffing levels due to COVID-related absences, staff fatigue and burnout. Emergency Department (ED) staffing pressures are being felt by hospitals across the country and while our ED at the Lady Dunn Heath Centre continues to remain open we have been navigating the pressures as well.   On August 13, 14 ...

On July 18, 2022, at approximately 8:12 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a well-being check on an individual at a residence on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. The individual was located by police and found to be in distress. Through investigation, three individuals were arrested and charged. Kelvin HENRY, 41 years-of-age, of ...

Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 22. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low 7. COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there are 299 cases reported of COVID-19 in the North Algoma region ...

Northern Ontario communities are experiencing a homelessness, addiction, and mental health crisis. In Northern Policy Institute’s latest paper, More than Just a Number: Addressing the Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health Crisis in the North, author Holly Parsons explores current realities and eight policy strategies to help move Northern Ontario communities forward.   The paper was completed in partnership with the ...

Les communautés du Nord de l’Ontario connaissent une crise de l’itinérance, de l’addition et de la santé mentale. Dans le dernier document de l’Institut des politiques du Nord, Plus qu’un simple chiffre : Résoudre la crise de l’itinérance, de la toxicomanie et de la santé mentale dans le Nord, l’auteure Holly Parsons explore les réalités actuelles et huit stratégies politiques ...

Generation Mining Limited announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Generation PGM Inc., which is developing the Marathon Palladium Copper Project near Marathon, Ontario, has entered into an agreement with Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation for the purchase of an unused, surplus SAG mill and ball mill currently stored in Nevada and Texas, USA for US$12,000,000, of which US$500,000 is due on signing, ...

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Clearing overnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 10. COVID ...

John Maxime Mishibinijima Simon, better known as ‘Max,’ began his spirit journey on August 5, 2022, at the age of 90 surrounded by his loving family.   Max will be missed immensely by his devoted wife, Margaret, of 70 years and their 10 children–Dan, John, Gordon, Theresa, Rudy (predeceased), Barry (predeceased), Gina, Gary ‘Sandy’, Donna, and Darlene. In addition, he ...

(120 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Eben Leadbetter, Caleb Boylan, Logan Dunham – 31 2nd: Jeff Amos, Garth Wheatley, John Scott – 32 3rd: Jarett Asselin, Noah Asselin, Spare – 33 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Rob Vernier, Karl Benstead, Bill Carruthers – 34 2nd: Jeremiah Lefebvre, Jarret Ralph, Jesse Delavelle – 34 3rd: Anders Dereski. Zack White, Derek Hardy – 34 3rd ...

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 19. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers late this evening and after midnight. Low 12. COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there ...

(photos courtesy of Luc Berthiaume) The Canadian Coasters were in Wawa yesterday, thrilling many vintage car enthusiasts at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. 35+ vehicles ranging in vintage from 1929 to 1997. Participants vehicles must be at least 25 years old. Since 1967, the Canadian Coasters, a travelling vintage car group, have driven from coast to coast once every 10 ...

Ontario has committed nearly $4 billion to bring high-speed internet access to every corner of the province by the end of 2025. The Ontario government is bringing high-speed internet access to up to 266,000 unserved and underserved homes and businesses, marking another milestone in its plan to help connect every corner of the province by the end of 2025. “Our ...

Monday, August 8, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A few showers ending near noon then cloudy. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Low 9. COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there are 299 cases reported of COVID-19 in the North Algoma region of the Algoma District (August 4, 2022, 2:30 PM). Forest ...

This weather advisory ended at 2:54 a.m At 7:55 p.m. Environment Canada issued a Fog Advisory for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Marathon – Schreiber Environment Canada warns that locally dense fog is expected this evening into early tonight. The fog is expected to move out of the area later tonight as northerly winds develop. Motorists ...

6th February, 1946 – 6th August, 2006   I miss you more than I thought I could And cried much more than I thought I would Time heals all that’s what they say But loves the price and so I pay Sometimes I smile, I know you’re near It’s not enough, you are not here The years roll by I’m ...