Local & Area News

Jan 27, 2022 at 16:07 Highway 17 from White River to Batchwana Bay has been reopened. The convoy should be on their way to Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie. Jan 27, 2022 at 13:48 The convoy is currently south of Terrace Bay. The part of the convoy that is travelling 17 is waiting in White River for OPP to open ...

With the ongoing COVID pandemic, and now Omicron, we want to update our patients and community about how the Wawa Family Health Team is operating. We know the uncertainty of the pandemic is causing additional stress for everyone, and we appreciate your patience.   First, we are still open for you! We are trying to limit traffic in and out ...

At 11:35 today, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in North East Region (NER) advised area motorists to expect traffic delays today and tomorrow in relation to the truck demonstration that is anticipated to be passing through our Region from Thursday to Saturday. “Motorists should be prepared for potential slowdowns on highways across North East Region, specifically Highway 17 and Highway ...

Jan 27, 2022 at 08:43 Algoma Public Health has changed the way they present statistics of COVID-19. Below are the stats as published on the APH website. There is one new case in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). January 25th, 2022 Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community ...

January 27, 2022 at 07:57 Weather: Snow Squall Warning Today – Snow ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. Risk of snow squalls this morning. Local blowing snow early this morning. Local amount 5 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60 becoming north 20 gusting to 40 this morning. Temperature ...

Jan 26, 2022 at 13:31 Congratulations to Suzie Dechamplain, winner of Week 31 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#46) that was selected contained the Nine of Clubs, winning $934. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $20,610. Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

On January 25, 2022, at approximately 11:03 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute on Second Avenue in Foleyet. As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old person, from Foleyet, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC), ...

Jan 26, 2022 at 08:43 Algoma Public Health has changed the way they present statistics of COVID-19. Below are the stats as published on the APH website. There are seven new cases in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). January 25th, 2022 Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community ...

Now is it maybe true that the lockdown is coming to a end? Hopefully soon because we NEED to get back to normal as this way too much damage is being done to our system of living. If we are getting the okay to open there will  be a lot of preparation again. Some events are cancelled like public speaking ...

New books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are: “Autopsy” by Patricia Cornwell, “Wish You Were Here” by Jodi Picoult, “Fear No Evil”, an Alex Cross thriller by James Patterson, and “Mercy” by David Baldacci, the fourth book in the Atlee Pine series. New Movies this week are; “WWII Battle for Europe”, “Your Honour”, a mini series starring Bryan Cranston, ...

January 26, 2022 at 07:57 Weather: Extreme Cold Warning in Effect & Winter Weather Travel Advisory Today – Mainly cloudy. Flurries beginning this morning. Local blowing snow this afternoon. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 70 near noon. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 41 this morning and minus 22 this afternoon. Frostbite ...

Passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the age of 58 years. Beloved wife of Rene Henderson.  Dear mother of Laurie Synnett (Serge). Proud grandmother of Drake and Christian Synnett. Dear daughter of the late Laura and Adrien Charron. Loving sister of Danny Charron (Shelley Lewis), Sylvie Charron (George Bluteau) and Paul Charron. Claire will ...

On January 22, 2022, at approximately 11:34 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute on Winnipeg Street in White River. As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old person, from White River, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal ...

Jan 25, 2022 at 14:24 The vehicles have been removed and the intersection is now clear. Jan 25, 2022 at 13:46 ON511 has just tweeted that Highway 17/101 is closed. At the scene, OPP are conducting traffic control, and allowing alternating traffic through. Jan 25, 2022 at 13:41 OPP have closed the intersection at this time. Jan 25, 2022 at ...

Jan 25, 2022 at 08:00 Algoma Public Health has changed the way they present statistics of COVID-19. Below are the stats as published on the APH website. There are no new cases in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). January 24rd, 2022 Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community ...