Local & Area News

  The COVID-19 vaccine clinics in North Algoma was launched March 16th, 2021, with the first being held in Wawa.   North Algoma is in Phase 1 of Ontario’s vaccine distribution plan. We are continuing to immunize adults 80 years of age and over, highest-priority healthcare workers, and Indigenous adults 55 years of age and over. As new groups are ...

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 21 March  2021- Lent 5 Jeremiah 31: 31-34     “I will write my law upon their hearts” Psalm 51:  1-12             Put a new heart in me, O God. Hebrews 5:5-10.           Christ did not glorify himself; rather he suffered. John 12: 20-33            Unless a grain of wheat ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 4 new cases of COVID-19. Two are from Sault Ste. Marie and area, 1 is from Elliot Lake and area and 1 is from Central & 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 ...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Weather: Cloudy. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 11 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 10. Wind chill minus 13 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma Tested (1) Confirmed cases (2) ...

Passed away suddenly at home on March 14, 2021 in Hawk Junction at the age of 87 years. Loving husband of Gail for 64 wonderful years. Proud father of Terry (Mitch), Mark (Lynn), and Michael (Yvette). Papa to Ashley (Brian), Scott, Sydney, Jason, Alex, and Jessica. Grand Papa to Logan. Luigi is survived by his sister Irene (Len). Luigi is ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is releasing its 2020 collision and fatality data, noting historic highs in deaths among some vehicle user classes. During an unprecedented year that saw a significant reduction in traffic on OPP-patrolled roads, collisions in 2020 resulted in a higher fatality rate than in the previous year. Of note is that there were 26 per cent ...

L’une des meilleures choses à propos du statut de député est de profiter de rencontrer un éventail de personnes. J’utilise le mot éventail parce que dans ce contexte, c’est une collection d’objets du même type. J’ai tendance à penser à un éventail comme une collection de variables. Ceci est particulièrement utile lorsque vous pensez aux personnes dans un éventail. J’ai ...

One of the greatest things about being an MPP is enjoying getting to know an incredible array of people.  I use the word array because an array is a collection of things of the same type.  I tend to think of an array as a collection of variables.  This is especially useful when thinking of people in an array. I ...

Weather: Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 15 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing before morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 13. Wind chill minus 16 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma Tested (1) Confirmed cases (2) Active cases Currently hospitalized Resolved cases (3) ...

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 ...

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 ...