Local & Area News

As gasoline prices soar across Northern Ontario, northern NDP MPPs are calling out Doug Ford for failing to act after three years in government despite having an NDP bill that would put an end to gas price gouging in Northern Ontario. The following statement was released by MPPs Gilles Bisson (Timmins), John Vanthof (Timiskaming-Cochrane), France Gélinas (Nickel Belt), Jamie West ...

Oct 7, 2021 at 07:56 Weather – Fog Advisory A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches. High 17. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Fog patches. Low 9.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 9(1) active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 84,072 people (73.5%) in the Algoma District are ...

Algoma Public Health has announced that there are 3 new case­­s of COVID-19 (#475 – #477). One from Sault Ste. Marie and area, one from Elliot Lake & area, and one from North Algoma.   Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #475 Unknown Self-isolating October 5, 2021 Case #476 Unknown Self-isolating October 5, 2021 Case #477 International travel Self-isolating ...

Oct 6, 2021 at 10:16 Congratulations to Nicolaas Veldt, winner of Week 15 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#25) she selected contained the Three of Spades. Nick won $366. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $5,776! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

As part of the activities held at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) on National Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, junior and senior kindergarten students had the opportunity to participate in a special activity. To recognize and commemorate missing children and victims of Native residential schools, Ms. Kylie Millette, Native School Support Worker, held a smudge ceremony. ...

In October we all start doing our jobs as the Poppy Campaign will start on Friday 29th October. Our Poppy Chair Comrade Larry has secured the Arena and part of the ice surface for Remembrance Day Service on November 11th. Our next Legion Membership Meeting will be on October 14th at 7:00 p.m. So far the attendance at the lounge ...

Northerners are once again finding themselves taking a back seat to the transportation interests and concerns of politicians in Southern Ontario.   The Ministry of Transportation very recently unveiled a pilot project for GO Train service between Toronto and London — by way of Kitchener, Stratford and St Mary’s. The trial runs are expected to cost Ontario taxpayers $2.5 million ...

In-Person Worship Services will continue on October 10th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. In more good news; we are now accepting donations with hopes of a Thrift Shop in the Fall. The date will be announced later. Please, no electronics or large items of furniture.

In a historic moment, the 21 First Nations of the Robinson-Huron Treaty are calling on Canada and Ontario to engage in honorable negotiations to fulfill their treaty obligations.   Representatives of the Robinson-Huron Treaty territories delivered the signed petition to the office of the Governor General of Canada and the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The petition calls on the Governments ...

Oct 6, 2021 at 07:56 Weather – Fog Advisory A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing late this evening. Low 8.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 6(1) active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 83,877 ...

The Ontario government is providing more than $46 million to support 648 non-profit tourism, culture, sport and recreation organizations experiencing significant financial pressures due to COVID-19. Funding is being delivered through the Community Building Fund’s Operating stream to help these non-profits operate their facilities so they can provide much-needed programs and services in their communities. Details were provided today by ...

(84 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Dylan Buckell, Brandon Case, Brad Case – 31 2nd : Gilbert Bouchard, Dave Castonguay, Spare – 32 3rd : AL MacDonald, Bernie Erechook, Kevin Sabourin – 34 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : Mark McRae, Joe McCoy, Anders Dereski – 34 2nd : Rob Vernier, Bill Carruthers, Karl Benstead – 34 3rd : Scott Carruthers, Steve ...

Four vehicles were involved in a collision this afternoon on Highway 17/Pinewood Drive. The Wawa Fire Department had to extricate some people from the vehicles, and many were taken the Lady Dunn Health Centre. The collision did not close the highway. However, there may be traffic delays. Please be aware of emergency services and slow down.

(59 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st :Charlee Simon, Suzanne Lacasse, Guylaine Domich – 35 2nd : Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich, Spare – 37 3rd : Marcie DLF, Carole Moison, Lise Noel – 40 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : JSue Lord, Valerie Levesque, Helen Moore – 43 2nd : Norma Kauk, Shirley Hale, Maike Hale – 44 3rd : Lynne Zuliani, Luan Buckell, ...

Oct 5, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly cloudy. Clearing near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 7.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 6 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. There are cases are ...