Local & Area News

Algoma Public Health has reported 14 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#710 – #723), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #710 Unknown Self-isolating November 14, 2021 Case #711 Unknown Self-isolating November 14, 2021 Case #712 Unknown Self-isolating November 13, 2021 Case #713 Close contact Self-isolating November 14, ...

4:00 PM EST Monday 15 November 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Early season snowfall likely Tuesday night. Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm can be expected due to a developing low pressure system forecast to track across northern Ontario. Accumulating snow on roadways may lead to difficult travel conditions and may result in ...

On November 12, 2021 at approximately 6:07 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sudbury Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Burpee & Mills Township Fire Department responded to a report of a sudden death on Poplar Road. The deceased has been identified as Matthew MANDIGO, 31-years-old, of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.  The cause of death ...

On November 13, 2021, at approximately 11:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic related complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 108 south of Elliot Lake. Police received a complainant of a dark coloured pick-up truck on Highway 17 crossing the centre line and hitting the shoulder numerous times. The pick-up truck turned onto Highway ...

On November 12, 2021, at approximately 11:50 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Farrell Crescent, Elliot Lake in relation to a serious assault. The complainant had reported he hit a man in the head with a hammer after he tried to break in to the complainant’s house. After investigation, police learned ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for assistance in regards to a suspicious person occurrence on November 10, 2021 on Hirshhorn Avenue in Elliot Lake. Police were called to a nearby school at approximately 9:00 a.m. by administrative staff reporting a student was approached by a person while walking to school that morning. The person is described ...

Nov 15, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High zero. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 8. Wind chill near minus 11. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma ...

Nov 15, 2021 at 05:58 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

Nov 14, 2021 at 23:30 The winter weather travel advisory has ended. Lake effect snow bands have moved out of the area.   Nov 14, 2021 at 08:14 Weather advisory in effect for: Nipigon – Rossport Winter weather travel advisory in effect today into tonight. Hazard: Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm today. An additional 5 cm possible tonight. ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that an individual associated with Isabel Fletcher Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported that there are 20 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#690 – #709), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Algoma Public Health is advising the public of one potential high-risk exposure to COVID-19. APH is advising anyone who visited 3B at Sault Area Hospital on November 9, 10, 11, or 12 of a potential high-risk ...

Nov 14, 2021 at 09:34 At 9:23 a.m. OPP Northeastern Region tweeted that Hwy 17 has been reopened. Nov 14, 2021 at 09:11 OPP Northeastern Region has tweeted (9:02 a.m.) that Hwy 17 between Pinewood Drive Wawa and Heyden remains closed at this time. “All lanes remain closed in both directions due to a collision.” It does appear from the ...

Born December 12, 1921 in Kauhajoki, Finland passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre LTC, Wawa, Ontario on Friday, November 12, 2021 exactly one month shy of her 100th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Jack Lahti (1993), They were married on August 2, 1942. Loving mother of Alli McCormick (Ric), Kathy Miller (Cliff) and the late Sylvia Girard-Keveren ...

Nov 14, 2021 at 07:45 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

Algoma Public Health has reported 28 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#662 – #689), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area.   Potential exposure – GoodLife Fitness: Algoma Public Health is advising anyone who was at GoodLife Fitness, located at 589 Second Line E, in Sault Ste Marie on the following dates and times to follow public health guidance. November 8, ...