Local & Area News

Dec 30, 2021 at 06:21 Road conditions vary throughout the area – drive with care. updated at: 5:23 a.m. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Hwy 17 West/North 50km From Wawa to Paint Lake Rd, Wawa bare and wet good 70km From Paint Lake Rd, Wawa to Mobert bare and wet partly snow packed good 101 63km From Wawa to Hwy ...

New visitor restrictions are coming to Lady Dunn Health Centre. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the safety of our patients, residents, families and staff remain a top priority for the Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC). Effective December 30, 2021, we will be implementing the following new visitor restrictions: Acute Care (Stable Adult) including Alternate Level of Care/Respite: Two ...

Dec 29, 2021 at 2:51 Congratulations to Andrée Asselin, winner of Week 27 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#45) that Andrew selected contained the Two of Spades, winning $707. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $15,341! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

SE OPP took to social media to warn of a notable police presence on Mackey Street yesterday afternoon. They explained that there was no cause for public concern. At one point yesterday evening there were 8 cruisers between First Avenue, Second Avenue and Ganley Street. Officers were seen entering a residence and an individual left with officers late yesterday evening.

APH has reported 40 new cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District 31 – Sault Ste. Marie & area 5 – Central & East Algoma 2 – Elliot Lake & Area 2 – North Algoma (3 cases) There are currently 264 active cases in the Algoma District), with three in North Algoma. North Algoma includes: Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie ...

Dec 29, 2021 at 07:56 Weather: Snow ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Amount 2 to 4 cm except 5 cm over higher terrain. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 12 this morning and minus 7 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of ...

In response to the evolving Omicron situation, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking further actions to protect the health and safety of residents, staff and caregivers in long-term care homes. The following temporary measures at long-term care homes will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021: Access to ...

Compte tenu de l’évolution de la situation due au variant Omicron, le gouvernement de l’Ontario, en consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef, prend d’autres mesures pour protéger la santé et la sécurité des résidents, du personnel et des fournisseurs de soins des foyers de soins de longue durée. Les mesures temporaires suivantes entreront en vigueur dans les foyers de ...

Wawa’s annual Christmas Bird Count will be held on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022. The area where one can count birds is in a 24 km circle centred around Wawa; approx area: West to Michipicoten Harbour, Sandy and Long Beaches; North to Catfish Lake; East to Firesand Creek; South to Driftwood Beach and Bridget Lake. In order to participate, you are ...

On December 26, 2021, at approximately 10:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) on Industrial Road in Blind River. Police spoke to a vehicle driver whose breath emanated a strong odour of an alcoholic beverage. An approved screening device was administered which resulted in a fail. In addition, the driver was wanted on ...

Dec 28, 2021 at 07:56 Weather: A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 9. Wind chill near minus 18. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Becoming cloudy this evening. Periods of light snow beginning overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature rising to minus 6 ...

Algoma Public Health has reported that from December 24 – 27, 2021, 100 new cases of COVID-19 were reported. The cases are from the following areas in the Algoma District: 81 – Sault Ste. Marie & area 13 – Central & East Algoma 5 – Elliot Lake & Area 1 – North Algoma There are currently 252 active cases in ...

There is snow on the way, and Environment Canada has issued a Winter Weather Travel Advisory for the areas: Afternoon through evening Marathon – Schreiber (ended 11:29 p.m.) Nipigon – Rossport (ended 9:39 p.m.) Wawa – Pukaskwa Park (ended 11:29 p.m.) White River – Dubreuilville (ended 11:29 p.m.) Agawa – Lake Superior Park (ended Tuesday, December 28, 1:08 a.m.) Chapleau ...

Died peacefully, at the age of 89 years, in the early hours of Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the Hornepayne Community Hospital in Hornepayne, ON. Jack lived his early years in California but spent most of his life in the Barbers Bay area of Northern Ontario. Jack was a highly skilled carpenter and was responsible for the development and completion ...

  Last week, students and staff in CSC Nouvelon elementary and secondary schools in the Algoma and Sudbury/Manitoulin districts were able to celebrate Christmas by watching “Réveillon Nouvelon” in their classroom along with the classmates! This virtual show, offered through the PassepART grant and our community partner Café-héritage, aims to celebrate our roots and our Franco-Canadian heritage by presenting a ...