Local & Area News

  It is often said, a picture is worth a thousand words and the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope did not disappoint. During the news conference on July 12, the world had a ringside seat to the most remarkable images of the universe ever taken. Over the hour, five images left us wanting more. This is only ...

July 15, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this afternoon. High 24 except 19 along the lakeshore. Humidex 25. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 10.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there are 298 cases reported of COVID-19 in the North Algoma region of the ...

Generation Mining Limited announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Generation PGM Inc. (“Gen PGM”), which is developing the Marathon Palladium Copper Project near Marathon, Ontario, has entered into an agreement with Valard Equipment LP for the lease of a construction camp located in Marathon, Ontario until June 30, 2023 and an option, exercisable at Gen PGM’s discretion, to purchase the Camp ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is creating a Northern Working Group to focus on the issue of catch and release justice and will be bringing its concerns about the negative impact of the practice to the province during the upcoming Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual General Meeting and Conference in August. The measures come after the FONOM ...

July 14, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness late this morning. High 20 with temperature falling to 15 this afternoon. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Low 6.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there are 298 cases reported of COVID-19 in the North Algoma region of the Algoma District ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Wayne Smith on June 19, 2022. Our dad had an honest love of hard work. He was a jack of all trades working as a mechanic, carpenter, cabinet maker, contractor, and farm owner. Still, he could pretty much fix and build anything. He loved to figure things out and had an ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation hosted the Nine & Dine Charity Golf tournament on June 25th 2022. We would like to extend a big thank you to all of the sponsors and community partners as well as those who attended our fundraiser for making it such a success! The LDHC Foundation raised a total of $5,150 that will go ...

On June 30, 2022, at approximately 4:52 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats occurrence on Poplar Street in Hawk Junction. As a result of the investigation, Brandon MERSEREAU, 32 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with the following: Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm, contrary to ...

On July 10, 2022 at approximately 1:40 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Broadway Avenue in Wawa. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be impaired by alcohol. As a result, Korinne ROCHON, 36 years-of-age, of Saskatoon was charged with the following: Operation while impaired ...

On July 6, 2022, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Highway 631, near the town of Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old person, from Hornepayne, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section ...

On July 5, 2022, at approximately 12:27 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to assist a disabled motor vehicle on Highway 17 in Dahl Township, south of White River. Subsequent investigation revealed the vehicle to be stolen. As a result, Fatima ADDOW, 22 years-of-age, of Edmonton was arrested and charged with the ...

On July 2, 2022, at approximately 1:43 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a business on Birch Street in Chapleau. Police located the accused near the scene and, through investigation, Austin LECUYER, 22 years-of-age, of Chapleau was arrested and charged with the following: Break, Enter a ...

On Thursday, July 7, 2022 the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Federal Minister of Health, announced $10M in research funding to establish the Canadian ADAptive Platform Trial of COVID-19 Therapeutics in Community Settings (Can-ADAPT COVID). Dr. Barb Zelek, Associate Professor at NOSM University, and Dr. Brianne Wood, NOSM University/Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute Associate Scientist, are part of the research team ...

July 13, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Clearing near midnight. Low 10.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there ...

Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the age of 74 years. Woody will be sadly missed by his “chosen family” MaryLou and Jensen Kobzick. Dear son of the late Peggy and Tommy Simpson. He will be missed and remembered by many, many friends and acquaintances in the community. A special thank you to Jerry ...