Local & Area News

On dit que le temps passe vite quand on s’amuse. Si c’est vrai, je dois me réjouir. En un clin d’œil, je suis passé de la fête de Noël au jour de la marmotte. Certes, je ne suis pas différent des autres résidents d’Algoma–Manitoulin. Nous sommes confrontés aux mêmes défis quotidiens pour traverser cette pandémie de deux ans, qui n’est ...

Feb 7, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High minus 9. Wind chill minus 22 this morning and minus 12 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 18. Wind chill minus 13 ...

It is with heavy hearts and great love that we announce the passing of our mom Dolly in her 88th year on Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late Mickey. Loving mother of Mickey Lou Stromgren (Marvin), Joan Clement, Gilbert, Barbara Clement, Patti Ann Beerkens (Rudy) and Clifford Clement (Monique). Adored grandma ...

Through the contacts of the Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund, we will be receiving skids of potatoes and eggs. We will be handing them out Free to the public on Tuesday, February 8th between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. outside at the MNR Fire Garage located at 48 Mission Road. A circular drive through layout is planned and persons should not ...

Several residents from Manitoulin Island and the surrounding area, as well as southern Ontario, are facing charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code after the conclusion of a significant drug trafficking investigation. Project HEWSON started in April 2021 in response to the State of Emergency declared by the M’Chigeeng First Nation in relation to ...

On February 2, 2022, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 17 east of the Town of Blind River. As the officers were travelling westbound on Highway 17 they observed a vehicle in front of them swerving and drifting over the centre line. Shortly after 8:00 p.m., a traffic ...

The Ontario government is investing almost $1 million to prepare over 600 people across the province for rewarding careers in food and beverage processing. This funding to Food and Beverage Ontario provides jobseekers with training, mentorship, and job placements with local employers in baking, food science, and food production and processing. “Ontario’s food and beverage workers have kept shelves stocked ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit près d’un million de dollars pour préparer plus de 600 personnes dans la province à des carrières enrichissantes dans la transformation des aliments et des boissons. Ce financement accordé à Food and Beverage Ontario permet aux demandeurs d’emploi de bénéficier d’une formation, d’un mentorat et d’un placement auprès d’employeurs locaux dans les domaines de la ...

5:03 AM EST Saturday 05 February 2022 Snowfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Snow, heavy at times, expected this afternoon through Sunday morning. Hazards: Snow, heavy at times. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour are possible which can reduce visibilities. Total snowfall amounts near 15 to 20 cm are expected. Locally higher amounts ...

5:06 AM EST Saturday 05 February 2022 Weather advisory in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning this afternoon. Hazards: Snow, heavy at times. Peak snowfall rates of 1 to 2 cm per hour are possible which can reduce visibilities. Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are expected. Slippery road conditions. When: ...

5:07 AM EST Saturday 05 February 2022 Weather advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning this evening. Hazards: Snow, heavy at times. Peak snowfall rates of 1 to 2 cm per hour are possible which can ...

5:07 AM EST Saturday 05 February 2022 Weather advisory in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning this evening. Hazards: Snow, heavy at times. Peak snowfall rates of 1 to 2 cm per hour are possible which can reduce visibilities. Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are expected by Sunday evening. Locally ...

5:06 AM EST Saturday 05 February 2022 Weather advisory in effect for: Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning this afternoon. Hazards: Snow, heavy at times. Peak snowfall rates of 1 to 2 cm per hour are possible which can reduce visibilities. Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are expected. ...

5:04 AM EST Saturday 05 February 2022 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park (ended at 9:29 a.m.) White River – Dubreuilville (ended at 9:29 a.m.) Extreme cold conditions continues this morning. Hazard: Wind chill values near minus 40. When: Continuing this morning. Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working ...

5:04 AM EST Saturday 05 February 2022 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet Extreme cold conditions continues this morning. Hazard: Wind chill values near minus 40. When: Continuing this morning. Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter. Watch ...