Local & Area News

On September 30th Canadians will recognize the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Algoma District School Board (ADSB) will be commemorating the day, also known as Orange Shirt Day, to honour the children who survived residential schools and to remember those who did not. We will take time to honour this special day and all it stands for with many ...

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) will be celebrating its annual Faith Day on Friday, September 24, 2021 Professional Activity Day. Once again, this PA Day will be a virtual experience with employees following the day’s program at their workplace or school. A prayer service will begin the day at all locations. Afterwards, workshops focusing on anti-racism and anti-discrimination ...

At the September 22nd meeting of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board, Rose Burton Spohn, Director of Education, announced her intention to retire in the spring of 2022. Burton Spohn has been director of the board since July 1, 2017. “It has been both an honour and a privilege to have served the board for the past eight years,” said ...

Sept 23, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 13. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Periods of rain or drizzle. Fog patches developing near midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near midnight. Low 6.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are ...

  There has been a serious collision at the Depew River (east of White River) at about 11:30 this morning. There is a motorhome blocking part of eastbound land and shoulder. Reports from the scene say that the front end of the motorhome is ripped open with mattresses and clothing strewn all over. There is also a transport involved, facing ...

  During the federal election campaign that ended on September 20, 2021, grade 4 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) studied the systems of government and elections as part of their social studies class. Accompanied by their teacher, Mr. Éric Comtois, the students had the chance to explore the city in search of electoral signs. Very serious, these young citizens prepared ...

  Pendant la campagne électorale fédérale qui a pris fin le 20 septembre 2021, les élèves de la 4e année de l’École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont étudié les systèmes de gouvernement et les élections dans le cadre de leur cours d’études sociales. Accompagnés de leur enseignant, M. Éric Comtois, les élèves ont eu la chance de parcourir la ville de Wawa ...

All schools in Ontario’s 12 French-language school boards will unite on Friday, September 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., to celebrate virtually once again (Encore ensemble) Franco-Ontarian Day. Students from Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools will have the chance to participate virtually in this mega celebration and celebrate their belonging to the Franco-Ontarian community. The live broadcast will take ...

Toutes les écoles des 12 conseils scolaires francophones de l’Ontario se réuniront virtuellement le vendredi 24 septembre, de 9 h 30 à 11 h, pour célébrer encore ensemble le Jour des Franco-Ontariennes et des Franco-Ontariens. Les élèves du Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon auront ainsi la chance de participer à cette méga célébration virtuelle et de fêter leur appartenance à la ...

This year, Algoma District School Board (ADSB) welcomes back 98% of our students to in-person learning for the 2021/2022 school year while 2% of our students have opted for virtual/remote learning. The elementary panel had 1.5% of students/families choosing virtual/remote learning, while in the secondary panel, 3.0% of students have chosen virtual/remote learning. These numbers reflect a return of 11.8% ...

In-Person Worship Services will continue on Sunday, September 26th , 2021 at 11:00 a.m.  Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost. All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. More good news. We are now accepting donations with hopes of a THRIFT  SHOP in the Fall. The date will be announced later. Please,  no electronics or large items of furniture. The  U.C.W.  will ...

Sept 22, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. High 15. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 1.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 16 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 81,342 people (71.1%) in the Algoma District are fully vaccinated.   2021 Forest Fire ...

Algoma Public Health reported 3 new cases of COVID-19 (#463 – #465), from Sault Ste. Marie and area on September 21st, 2021. All cases were tested on September 20th, are of close contact and are self-isolating.  

With both small game and big game hunting seasons opening across the province the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) would like to remind hunters to put safety first.   “Any hunter planning to head out into the field this fall should keep safe hunting practices as a top priority,” says OCOA President Matthew McVittie, “Wear hunter orange, respect landowners and ...

Voters in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing have made the choice to send Carol Hughes back to Ottawa as Member of Parliament for their constituency. The NDP candidate noted the election was unique with the pandemic informing all aspects of her campaign. “This was different, but I was fortunate to have a great team that was willing to take the precautions so we could ...