Local & Area News

Sault Area Hospital (SAH) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in staff in the emergency department (ED). At present, there are two confirmed outbreak-associated positive COVID-19 cases in staff in the ED, and the outbreak is contained only to staff in the ED.  Staff who tested positive for COVID-19 are isolating at home.  Core ED workers are performing before-shift rapid antigen tests.  ...

To support Ontarians through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is once again temporarily increasing the flexibility of the Low-income Energy Assistance Program-Emergency Financial Assistance (LEAP EFA). In addition, the maximum value of grants amounts has been increased. By letter dated July 14, 2021, the OEB advised electricity and natural gas distributors of temporary changes to the ...

January 11, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today –  Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Periods of snow and local blowing snow beginning this morning. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 late this morning. High minus 6. Wind chill minus 37 this morning and minus 17 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. ...

An investigation by Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in the arrest of two individuals and numerous charges. The investigation was regarding the theft of a motor vehicle as well as an assault on a Manitouwadge victim. Arrested and charged was Matthew M. JOHNSTON age 33 of Marathon ON, JOHNSTON was charged with: Theft of a Motor Vehicle CC ...

When it comes to health and safety, many Ontario businesses are uncertain of where to start. That’s where the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Health and Safety Excellence program comes in. The provincial Health and Safety Excellence program helps businesses develop their own workplace health and safety programs, network, and learn—all with the potential for earning a WSIB premium rebate. The ...

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 5 (Saturday) new cases in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). January 9th, 2022 Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community spread recent cases Confirmed ...

January 10, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this morning then light this afternoon. High minus 22. Wind chill minus 37 this morning and minus 30 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low ...

The Ontario government is providing targeted relief for businesses and people impacted by the current public health measures aimed at blunting the spread of the Omicron variant. As part of this plan, the government is introducing a $10,000 grant for eligible businesses that are subject to closures under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen and is providing ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario fournit de l’aide ciblée aux entreprises et aux personnes touchées par les mesures de santé publique actuelles qui visent à freiner la propagation du variant Omicron. Dans le cadre de ce plan, le gouvernement met sur pied une subvention de 10 000 $ pour les entreprises admissibles visées par les fermetures requises en vertu de l’étape ...

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 3 new cases in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community spread recent cases Confirmed cases  2,546 2,463 83 ...

January 8, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Winter storm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Today – Snow at times heavy and local blowing snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm except 15 cm over higher terrain. Wind south 50 km/h gusting to 80. High minus 3. Wind chill minus ...

With a surge in people testing positive for COVID-19, along with a rise in hospitalizations and deaths related to COVID-19 across the province, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is taking action to help reduce the spread. Effective immediately, the OPP will be restricting access to its facilities, including all OPP detachments. The OPP is requesting the public call and schedule ...

Wawa has many new residents – some of whom may not be aware that the water levels beneath Silver Falls may change without warning, and that ice is not stable and predictable.   Superior East OPP tweeted “#SuperiorEastOPP is warning Wawa residents after a skating rink was located on Silver Falls. #NoIceIsSafeIce, especially in areas where water moves quickly, like ...

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 5 new cases in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River).   Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community spread recent cases Confirmed cases  2,463 2,401 ...

January 7, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 17. Wind chill minus 32 this morning and minus 21 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Flurries beginning this evening. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 near ...