Local & Area News

Today, Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Ontario’s Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced the first two confirmed cases in Ontario of the COVID-19 variant first identified in the UK. This variant has now been detected in multiple countries beyond the UK, including Denmark, Belgium, Australia and the Netherlands. With inbound international travel, it is not unexpected to have identified the new ...

La Dre Barbara Yaffe, médecin hygiéniste en chef adjointe de l’Ontario, a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’il y a deux cas confirmés en Ontario du variant de la COVID-19 qui a été détecté pour la première fois au Royaume-Uni. Ce variant a été depuis signalé dans de nombreux pays, dont le Danemark, la Belgique, l’Australie et les Pays-Bas. Avec l’arrivée de vols ...

Weather: Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning. High minus 12. Wind chill minus 24 this morning and minus 18 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 22. Wind chill minus 19 this evening and ...

On December 24, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m. East Algoma Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma Paramedic Services responded to an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision in a remote location near Gullbeak Lake just outside Elliot Lake.   A collision occurred resulting in an ATV rollover. Philip NOWISKI, 55 years of age from Elliot Lake was pronounced deceased at the scene. ...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Christmas: “Merry Christmas, Canada! Today, our family joins Christians across the country and around the world to celebrate the birth of Christ. “This time of year is full of joy, light, and traditions. As a family, we usually get together to eat too much food, share laughs and stories, ...

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de Noël : « Joyeux Noël à tous! Aujourd’hui, notre famille se joint aux chrétiens à travers le pays et partout dans le monde pour célébrer la naissance du Christ. « Cette période de l’année est remplie de joie, de lumière et de traditions. En tant que familles, nous nous ...

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather, and great-grandfather (Didi) who passed away December 25, 2007.   Every day in some small way We miss you more than words can say. In our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered every day.   Love:   Lynn and Tina Julie, Kaitlin, and Cassandra Dave, Tracy, Alley, and Matthew Rodney, ...

A very Merry Christmas to all my readers. May your day be filled with holiday gifts, treats, and time with your family whether it be in person or by reaching out by phone, Facetime or Zoom.   Weather: Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High minus 12. Wind ...

24 hours a day, 365 days a year, NORAD tracks everything that flies in and around North America in defense of our homelands. On Dec. 24, we have the very special mission of also tracking Santa. This Christmas will mark the 65th consecutive year of NORAD tracking Santa’s yuletide journey around the world. CF-18 escort pilots and maintainers are chosen ...

Algoma Public Health has reported a new case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District, Case #64. This case of COVID-19 is of the unknown exposure, and is self-isolating. APH notifies all close contacts directly. Details of the confirmed case: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #64 Unknown Self-Isolating December 21, 2020 Important Information View current situation in Algoma and ...

Hello everyone!! I trust you are all well and are ready for the holidays. Just one more sleepies until the big day!! Monica and I are prepared for an extended indoor holiday stay but are hoping that the restrictions will only be a quick precautionary couple of weeks that allows the province to regain the upper hand on this pandemic. (remember ...

Here is the Updated – Restrictions due to COVID-19 Scheduled Christmas Eve and Christmas Day masses will be conducted as planned and remain restricted to parishioners and guests who have pre-registered for the services. Beginning Boxing Day, and for 14 days, all masses will be restricted to ten (10) parishioners who must pre-register. Enjoy the Christmas season – and just ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford and Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, issued the following statement recognizing the tremendous efforts and sacrifices made by all essential workers during the COVID-19 outbreak in Ontario:   “The people of Ontario have faced many extraordinary challenges since COVID-19 swept across the province this past March. We want to take this opportunity to ...

Wawa-news would like to hope that everyone has now returned home from traveling for goods in the Soo, and that all students have been able to get home from college/university. Today is not a day to be traveling. If you must be on the highways – be prepared for poor weather, road conditions and possible closures. Last night at 6 ...

Weather: Snow ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Local blowing snow this morning. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming light near noon. Wind becoming north 20 this afternoon. Temperature falling to minus 14 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 22 this afternoon. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent ...