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École St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) thanks the eco-responsible students who contributed to the school’s greenhouse project. Together, they prepared the seedlings of wildflowers, fruits and vegetables, conifers and various plants while overseeing the watering and maintenance of the greenhouse. At the end of June, the crops will be shared among the families of the school and the community.

L’école St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) remercie tous les élèves écoresponsables qui ont contribué au projet de serre de l’école. Ensemble, ils ont préparé les plants de fleurs sauvages, de fruits et légumes, de conifères et de plantes variées tout en veillant à l’arrosage ainsi qu’à l’entretien de la serre. 🪴 À la fin juin, les récoltes seront partagées parmi les familles de ...

On May 29, grade 2, 3 and 4 students at École Sacré-Coeur (Chapleau) made their First Communion. This celebration, which was lived in person for the last time in 2018, moved Father Hervé Sauvé. Thanks to this significant event in their lives, the students will continue to profess their faith.

Le 29 mai dernier, les élèves de la 2e, 3e et 4e année de l’école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) ont fait leur Première communion. Cette célébration, qui avait été vécue en personne pour la dernière fois en 2018, a ému le Père Hervé Sauvé. Grâce à cet événement marquant dans leur vie, les élèves continueront de cheminer dans la foi.

June 7, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 16. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing late this evening. Low plus 4.   COVID Statistics: Current Previous Change ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, June 4, 2022, just four days before his 83rd birthday. Cliff will be remembered by his special friend Jeannette Lapham. Adored father of Edward, Darren (Barba), and Tracey Toffner (Mark). Proud grandfather of Kirk, Scott, Eric, Logan, Carson, Hayden and Samantha. Loving son of the late Anne and Gilbert “Gib” ...

After approving a request from B.C. to decriminalize the personal possession of drugs last week, the Liberal government refused to take a national approach to the public health crisis that has claimed the lives of 27,000 Canadians in the last six years. Northern Ontario has been disproportionally affected by the toxic drug supply. Yet, instead of helping to finally end ...

Après avoir approuvé la semaine passée une demande du gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique de décriminaliser la possession personnelle de drogues, les libéraux ont refusé d’adopter une approche pancanadienne face à la crise de santé publique qui a coûté la vie à 27 000 personnes au cours des six dernières années. Le Nord de l’Ontario a été touché de façon disproportionnée par l’approvisionnement ...

Hon. Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Hon. Doug Ford, Congratulations on winning your second majority government. I am writing on behalf of the over 53,000 children with autism waiting for access to life-changing therapy. I am also writing on behalf of their families and professionals in the field waiting to deliver ...

June 6, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 70% chance of showers changing to 30% chance of showers this evening. Low 9. Rain, at times heavy, is expected to begin this morning in a region that encompasses the ...

Jun 4, 2022 at 09:10 On June 3, 2022, members of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested 37-year-old Eric Mearow on the strength of a warrant for his arrest related to the shooting that took place at a residence on Beverley Street. Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service took custody of the accused following his arrest. Thank you to ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are launching a campaign from June 6th to 10th to raise awareness about how fraudsters are using unsuspecting victims as money mules to launder funds and proceeds of crime. 2021 was a historic year for frauds reported to the CAFC, with reported losses ...

June 3, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. High 11 with the temperature falling to 6 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this evening. Becoming partly cloudy late this evening. Low plus 1 with risk of frost. COVID Statistics: Current Previous Change from previous report ...

Peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John Douglas Lock. Wife and best friend of Douglas Code. Loving mother of Jack Lock (Gail), Lynne Derasp (Reg), Jim Lock (Wendy), Lee McCrae (late Doug) and step-mother of Dwight Code (Toni) and Darwin Code (Karen). Loving grandmother to all her grandchildren. Special Gramma of ...

On May 30, 2022 at approximately 9:58 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of damage to property at a business on Pine Street in Chapleau. Through investigation, Austin LECUYER, 22-years-of-age, of Chapleau was arrested and charged with the following: Mischief, contrary to section 430(4) of the Criminal Code (CC). ...