Local & Area News

Weather: Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High zero. Wind chill minus 24 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 11. Wind chill minus 7 this evening and minus 15 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma Tested (1) Confirmed cases (2) Active cases Currently hospitalized Resolved cases (3) Deceased ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 4 new cases of COVID-19, all from Central and East Algoma. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact.   Note: Following further laboratory information, case #204 announced in the PSA on March 13th no ...

Algoma District School Board (ADSB) has been advised by Algoma Public Health (APH) that individuals associated with Central Algoma Secondary School (CASS) have 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 ...

In memory of Cindy Szekely who passed away March 14, 2020. We often take for granted the things that most deserve our gratitude. You asked for so little, but gave so much. Fondly remembered, Food Bank Volunteers.

Passed peacefully on March 10, 2021 at the age of 77 years at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Loving father of Alain (Krista) and Marc (Norma). Proud Grandpa of Rhiannon, Everett, Ophelia, Sterling, and Marisol. Real will be remembered by his many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and the countless friends he has made over the many years in Wawa. ...

Weather: Mainly cloudy. 70 percent chance of flurries early this morning then 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 6. Wind chill minus 18 this morning and minus 13 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. ...

The Northern Outlet is pleased to announce the Bored Room guest for this Saturday, March 12 at 4 PM is Entomica. Participants will get a virtual tour of the new Insectarium at the Bushplane Museum and be introduced to the fascinating world of bugs! Algoma youth ages 13-18 are welcome to this free event by visiting our website www.thenorthernoutlet.ca and ...

Weather: Cloudy. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this morning then light late this afternoon. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 19 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 70 percent chance of flurries late this evening and after midnight then 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind becoming north ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19 from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact. Additionally, anyone who travelled on the flights below, in the indicated rows should contact their local public ...

On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving three public health regions to new levels in the revised and strengthened Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework, including moving Lambton Public Health into Grey-Lockdown. Decisions were made in consultation with the local medical officers of health and are based on the trends in public ...

On March 11, 2021 at approximately 10:24 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a stabbing where the victim was being transported to local hospital. The incident took place at the corner of Axmith Avenue and Frame Crescent in the City of Elliot Lake.   An investigation is being conducted by the East ...

Congratulations to Melissa Wagner, winner of Week 26 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $32,656 as Week 27 begins.   Here are the final numbers for week #26: Winner Melissa Wagner won $1,775. Her envelope #26 held the 9 of Spades.   Tickets ...

Thanks to funding from the Province of Ontario, Confederation College is expanding its Personal Support Worker (PSW) program offerings this spring and summer. The new PSW Accelerated program will enable learners to complete the program in just six months with no tuition fee, alongside funding support for expenses such as textbooks, and a paid work placement. “This new Personal Support ...

On February 28, 2021, shortly after 7:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance in the Municipality of Huron Shores (North of Thessalon).   As a result of the investigation, a 60 year-old person from the Municipality of Huron Shores was charged with: Assault, contrary to section 266 of ...

The health and safety of students and employees remains CSC Nouvelon’s top priority. On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario Government is activating an “emergency brake” in the Public Health Sudbury and Districts region, and moving it to the Grey-Lockdown level. The decision was made due to the concerning trends in public health indicators and ...