Local & Area News

Although we cannot meet for Worship you may like to read the Scriptures for August 29th  2021 – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Song of Solomon 2: 8-13   Arise, my love, and come away! Psalm 45: 1-2,  6-9               Praise for the anointed hero ! James 1: 17-27                      Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, ...

So we are in the last week of August and September is almost here and we will have a membership meeting coming up soon. We will be seeing you all there and then we can start planning the next event like the annual Poppy Campaign, etc.   It is nice to see several comrades using the Lounge for get-togethers and ...

We are open! Masks must be worn covering mouth, nose and chin. Everyone must sanitize their hands before entering the library.  All returned materials must be placed in the Drop Box for quarantine.  We ask that if you are not feeling well, to NOT come into the library. For those who can’t wear masks or for whatever reason cannot comply ...

Aug 25, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 23. Humidex 29. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 13.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are twelve active cases of COVID-19 in the ...

Aug 24, 2021 at 13:48 As part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway health care, the Ontario government is investing over $5.2 million to support the planning and design of a cardiovascular surgery program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. For the first time, cardiac surgery will be regularly performed in Northwestern Ontario, helping to address surgical wait ...

Aug 24, 2021 at 13:48 Dans le cadre de son plan exhaustif pour éliminer les soins de santé de couloir, le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit plus de 5,2 millions de dollars pour appuyer la planification et la conception d’un programme de chirurgie cardiovasculaire au Centre régional des sciences de la santé de Thunder Bay. Pour la première fois, des chirurgies ...

Aug 24, 2021 at 13:44 On August 23rd, 2021 members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of a catalytic converter from a car that was parked overnight at the Hilton Beach Marina in the Town of Hilton Beach. On August 10th, 2021, OPP members responded to a theft of a catalytic ...

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).