Local & Area News

Appian Capital Advisory LLP, the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private equity funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies, is pleased to announce that it has divested its 2.0% net smelter return royalty and its subordinated credit facility in Harte Gold to Silver Lake Resources, representing a positive outcome for Appian’s investors. Under the terms of the transaction, Silver ...

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 9 11 FAHRER, Tom 2 7 10 McCOY, Joe 3 5 10 MITRIKAS, Eric 3 5 10 LALONDE, Lance 5 3 10 STOYCHEFF, Peter 6 0 7 Men’s Playoffs begin Monday, March 7th. Game schedule for Monday, February 28th, 2022. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 McCOY FAHRER MITRIKAS STOYCHEFF TERRIS ...

On February 20, 2022 at 11:05 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 519, approximately 40 kilometres north of Wawa. The investigation revealed that a southbound ambulance struck a southbound snow plow. As a result, Connie HALVERSON, 68 years-of-age, from ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to challenge individuals, businesses, and communities across Algoma. We have worked together during these times of great change and disruption to support one another and support our communities. This year, our Public Health and Youth Public Health Champion awards (under 30 years of age) honour Algoma residents who have stepped to keep our communities safe ...

Feb 24, 2022 at 07:56 Weather – Extreme Cold Warning Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 11. Wind chill minus 39 this morning and minus 14 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 28. Wind chill minus 19 this evening ...

Due to the extreme cold temperatures in the Chapleau area.  All school-related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards.  Schools will remain open. Due to the extreme cold temperatures in the Hornepayne area.  All school-related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards.  Schools will remain open.

  Students at École St-Joseph in Dubreuilville had a great deal of fun celebrating the 100th day of school on Friday, February 11. In addition to dressing up as 100-year-olds, they took part in a variety of educational activities on the theme of 100. Activities held during the day included the following: “If I had $100…”, “Roll the dice up ...

  Les élèves de l’école St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) se sont amusés pour leur 100e journée d’école le vendredi 11 février. En plus de s’habiller en personnes âgées de 100 ans, ils ont participé à une panoplie d’activités pédagogiques portant sur le thème de 100. Des activités telles que « Si j’avais 100$… », « Roule les dés jusqu’à 100 », des constructions de structures comptant ...

New books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are; “Steal” by James Patterson and Howard Roughan, “The Maid” by Nita Prose, “The Replacement Wife” by Darby Kane, “The Stranger” by Katherena Vermette and “Renegades Born in the USA” by Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen. New movies this week are; “Country Strong” starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw, “No Time to ...

Feb 23, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of light snow ending this morning then clearing. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near noon. High minus 12. Wind chill minus 32 this morning and minus 15 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy overnight. Wind up to ...

The first steps to preventing human trafficking is to learn about it. Today, on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is beginning a safeSPACES awareness campaign. ONWA’s safeSPACES awareness campaign uses yard signs to connects women, girls, and two-spirit people in our communities and those entrenched in human trafficking to resources. It promotes ...

On February 21, 2022 at approximately 10:41 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 at Catfish Lake Road. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be impaired by alcohol. As a result, Jason ROULEAU, 44-years-of-age, of Niagara Falls was charged with the following: Operation ...

On February 18, 2022, at approximately 11:15 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Mission Road in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the following: Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit ...

On February 19, 2022, at approximately 3:55 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Hillcrest Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault with a Weapon – Spousal, contrary to section ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario rend la vie plus pratique et abordable pour près de huit millions de propriétaires de véhicules en éliminant les droits de renouvellement des plaques d’immatriculation et l’obligation de munir les véhicules d’une vignette d’immatriculation pour les véhicules de tourisme, les camions légers, les motocyclettes et les cyclomoteurs à compter du 13 mars 2022. « À un ...