Local & Area News

Passed away at his home in Wawa on Monday, August 9, 2021. Dear father of Conor and Erin. Grandfather of Mckenna. A loving brother of Mike O’Shaughnessy (Nicole), Brian O’Shaughnessy (Sheila), Kathy Lenartowych (Ed), Tim O’Shaughnessy, Kelly O’Shaughnessy (Monique), Clancy O’Shaughnessy (Elisa). Predeceased by his parents Margeurite and Butch, brother Casey O’Shaughnessy, and sister in-law Sharron O’Shaughnessy. Pat will be ...

On August 22nd, 2021, shortly after 9:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to threats complaint at McCarthy Lake Boat launch south of the City of Elliot Lake.   Investigation determined an argument ensued between the two victims and another camper. The argument became heated resulting in the couple being threatened.   As ...

On August 24th, 2021, shortly after 11:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver that was all over the road and driving aggressively on Scott Road in the City of Elliot Lake. Police located the pickup truck on Pearson Drive and initiated a traffic ...

The Ontario government is investing an additional $169 million to extend the temporary wage increase for personal support workers and direct support workers for the third time since its initial investment last year. This increase will continue until October 31, 2021 and will help stabilize staffing levels and support our frontline health care workers to ensure the province is prepared ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 169 millions de dollars supplémentaires pour prolonger l’augmentation de salaire temporaire des préposés aux services de soutien à la personne et des travailleurs de soutien direct pour la troisième fois depuis son investissement initial l’an dernier. Cette augmentation se poursuivra jusqu’au 31 octobre 2021 et contribuera à stabiliser les niveaux de dotation en personnel et ...

Aug 24, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. High 26. Humidex 32. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 16.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are eleven active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma ...

Algoma Public Health is reporting 1 (one) new case of COVID-19 (#419), from Sault Ste. Marie and area.  The individual was tested Sunday, August 22nd, is of close-contact exposure, and is self-isolating. Through contact tracing, all close contacts have been notified.

Aug 23, 2021 at 15:25 The highway has been reopened at 3:08 p.m. Aug 23, 2021 at 13:05 Highway 17 is closed at Beharriel Street (Iron Bridge) due to a collision. Google Maps is showing a collision at the entrance to Fauteux Lumber (about 10 km east of Iron Bridge).

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are not able to acquire our live butterflies this year, therefore we will be cancelling the Live Butterfly Release portion of our event, to include the Live Butterfly Kits and Livestream for community members. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we will continue with a small gathering for Lady Dunn Health Centre Long Term Care Resident’s, families ...

  Young’s General Store has a many-faceted history. From Bill’s ‘ass’, to Henrietta, the Moose, pickles, sausage and fudge – Young’s General Store offers many treats to go with the history.   Today, was no different. A mother bear and her cub were rummaging in the garbage bin – and the little one couldn’t get out. So with a little ...

It’s official! Stephen Zimmermann, a high school teacher, father, and husband from Laird Township will be the Green candidate for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing in the federal election! “I’m very excited to be representing the Green choice on the ballot,” said Zimmermann. “From what I’m hearing at the doorstep, people are ready for a change. The pandemic has really made people think about ...

Weather Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Low 14.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are ten active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma (3:05 PM, August 20, 2021) # of ...

Pre-Derby Results Saturday, August 14th – Team #14, Real Leclerc & Yolaine Leclerc (14.95 lbs) – $100 Sunday, August 15th – Team #21, Steve Morin (19.6 lbs) – $100 Monday, August 16th – Team #36, Tom Moore & Mike Moore (17.7 lbs) – $50 Tuesday, August 17th – Team #7, Spencer Moyle & Allan Moyle (15.5 lbs) – $50 Wednesday, ...

Organizers of the Wawa Salmon Derby have called off the last day of fishing for the 39th Annual Wawa Salmon Derby. Organizers cited high winds and converging currents at the mouth of the river as the reason for cancelling today’s fishing for all derby participants at 11:00 a.m. Organizers look forward to seeing all anglers return for the 40th derby ...

On August 21st, 2021, shortly after 12:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and members from the Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a collision involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on Carpenter Lake Road (Carpenter Lake) approximately 48 kilometres north of the Town of Bruce Mines.   Investigation revealed that an ATV was northbound ...