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Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 67 years. Beloved husband of Linda Beauvais. Loving step-father to Sara Beauvais (Jason Bertrand) and the late Myles Beauvais. Loving grandfather of Shane and Ayra. Son of the late Clara (nee Lake), late Carl Halverson and the late Quinto Logozzo. Dear brother ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is advising the community of a potential fraud/scam in which scammers claiming to be a utility company call victims on the phone and advise they will be coming to their home to conduct free work. How to Protect Yourself: Hang up and call the company directly using the phone number found on your bills ...

One individual is facing numerous criminal charges, including sexual assault, after a domestic dispute north of the city. On March 14, 2025, at approximately 11:12 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received a complaint of an assault, which occurred on Highway 556 in Aweres. Further investigation revealed prior incidents of intimate partner violence involving the ...

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a well-being check at a residence on St Joseph Island. The investigation led to the execution of a warrant at residences on St. Joseph Island and in Sault Ste. Marie. Police seized over 25 firearms that included prohibited, restricted and non-restricted ...

On April 8, 1967 the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 374 held its 1st Maple Syrup Festival.  A committee of President Thompson, Comrade H. Kent and Comrade Waite was formed.  They planned an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes and sausages with St. Joseph Island Maple Syrup at a cost of $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children 12 and under.  They ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this afternoon. High -7. Wind chill -25 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -14. Wind chill ...

  On Friday, March 7, the staff and students at St. Augustine French Immersion Catholic School took to the trails and Wawa Lake for a day of experiential outdoor learning. The Grade 2/3 class embarked on a remarkable journey, starting their day on the picturesque cross-country ski trails. They set a new class record, skiing an impressive 2 kilometres, marking ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce gold assay results from four (3) drill holes for 1,487 metres of assayed drill core completed as part of its ongoing, fully funded 25,000 m drill program at its Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. Highlights Step-out drilling at the Jubilee Shear intersected 5.68 g/t Au over 10.72 m, including 19.05 grams per tonne ...

Weather: Today – Snow at times heavy. Local blowing snow this afternoon. Local amount 10 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming north 30 gusting to 50 near noon. Temperature falling to -7 this afternoon. Wind chill -13 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow at times heavy and local blowing snow ending early this ...

6:02 AM EDT Friday 21 March 2025 Snow Squall Watch in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Brief, intense snowfall is expected to develop. Under the snow squall, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow. What: Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per ...

Mar 21, 2025 at 06:37 6:05 AM EDT Friday 21 March 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Winter weather travel advisory in effect. What: Total snowfall amounts of up to 10 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. When: Beginning this morning and tapering ...

Mar 21, 2025 at 06:35 6:05 AM EDT Friday 21 March 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Winter weather travel advisory in effect. What: Total snowfall amounts of up to 10 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. When: Beginning this morning and ...

Mar 21, 2025 at 06:33 6:05 AM EDT Friday 21 March 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Winter weather travel advisory in effect. What: Total snowfall amounts of up to 10 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. When: Beginning this morning and tapering ...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Clara Evelyn Mersereau, on Monday, March 17, 2025. Loving wife to Bill, Mom to Patti and Jo-Ann, Grandmother to Denzel and Garrett, and Great-Grandma to Lennon-Clara. Clara was born in Little Bras D’or NS, and grew up in Wawa, Ontario. She was an avid figure skater, and in the summer she would spend ...

At 1:17 p.m. the highway was reopened. Mar 20, 2025 at 10:16 The highway remains closed at this time. Mar 19, 2025 at 23:02 Hwy 129 (Chapleau to Thessalon) has been closed due to poor weather conditions. The highway was closed at 22;17.