Local & Area News

Virtual Asian Carp Information Session March 3rd

Do you have questions about Asian carps? Are you concerned about how they could impact the Great Lakes if they were to establish? If so, then join the Invasive Species Centre on Wednesday, March 3rd at 1 PM EST for an information session as part of the Ontario Invasive Species Forum. This information session will focus on Canadian research surrounding risk assessments, non-physical barrier ...

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Morning News – March 2nd

Weather: Becoming cloudy this morning then periods of snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 24 this morning and minus 10 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow ending before morning then cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind west 20 km/h ...

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SCHREIBER, John Douglas

Peacefully passed away with Saara by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the age of 87 years. He was the beloved son of  the late Julia and Herman Schreiber. John will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his special friend Saara Mickusz.  He was loved and cherished by his children Audrey ...

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Happy 80th Birthday Joan

Happy 80th Birthday Mom Wish we could all be together to celebrate with you. Love, Karen, Brad, Michelle, Garth, Doug, and all your grandkids and great-grandkids

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From the Park “the cavalry is coming”

When I was just a kid, I remember on some special occasions going with my mom to a local bakery.  It was a kid’s dream come true walking in there.  Cookies, chocolates, deserts with sprinkles.  Keep in mind that this was a ‘back in the day’ old fashioned kind where everything, but everything was made on site from scratch.  No ...

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From the Park “la cavalerie arrive”

Quand je n’étais qu’un enfant, je me souviens que lors d’occasions spéciales, j’étais allé avec ma mère dans une boulangerie locale. C’était le rêve d’un enfant devenu réalité. Biscuits, chocolats, déserts avec des pépites. Gardez à l’esprit que c’était une sorte de « retour dans le temps » où tout, mais tout a été fait sur place à partir de ...

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Morning News – March 1

Weather: A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries this morning. Becoming sunny this afternoon. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 28 this morning and minus 19 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. ...

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Highway Closures – 6:56

Mar 1, 2021 at 06:56 Highway 11 has been opened.   Mar 1, 2021 at 04:55 Hwy631 has reopened in both directions (Hornepayne to Highway 11).   Mar 1, 2021 at 03:55 Hwy 11 is closed between Geraldton to Cochrane. Hwy 11 reduced to one lane south of Cochrane due to a disabled transport. Disabled Vehicle on HWY 11 Southbound ...

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Weather Conditions Detoriating – Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana Bay) OPEN

Mar 1, 2021 at 02:00 Highway 17 between Wawa and Batchawana Bay has been reopened. Feb 28, 2021 at 20:04 Highway 17 between Wawa and Batchawana Bay has been closed citing poor weather conditions. Marathon – Westbound at Lafarge Plant Entr. N – Westbound lane has reopened. Feb 28, 2021 at 19:58 The storm that they have forecast has hit. ...

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APH – 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#197 – #199)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 3 new cases of COVID-19 from Elliot Lake and area with one case of close contact, and two of unknown exposure. All cases are self-isolating.   Tested (1)  Confirmed cases (2) Active cases Currently hospitalized Resolved cases (3) Deceased 97,443 199 6 2 193 3 Updated: February 28, 2021, 8:17 p.m.

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Morning News – February 28th

Weather: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Snow at times heavy beginning late this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 18 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow at times heavy ending after midnight then cloudy with 60 ...

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Poor weather expected Sunday

A low-pressure system currently centred over Kansas will move north-northeast, and will be over Marquette, Michigan by mid-Sunday. This weather system will bring snow, and strong northwest winds gusting up to 70 km/h by Sunday evening. This system will create snow, at times heavy beginning late Sunday morning or afternoon. For Wawa to Pukaskwa Park snowfall from 10 to 15cm ...

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BOWES, Anne (nee McCaig)

September 6-1953 – February 20-2021 Passed away peacefully at the FJ Davey Home in her 68th year. Beloved wife of John “Jack” Bowes for 49 years. Loving mother of Heather Bowes (James) and Michael Bowes (Karen). Sister of Jane Ozon (Gerry) and Andrew McCaig. Predeceased by her parents William and Edna McCaig. Anne was born in Redhill, Surrey, England, and immigrated ...

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Indigenous Art Online Auction to Help Change Lives Through Learning

In continuation of the recent virtual Community Partners’ Evening, which took place in January 2021, Confederation College is getting ready to launch part two of the at-home experience with an Indigenous Art Online Auction on February 26-28th. “The in-person auction of past Community Partners’ Evening events has always featured Indigenous works from our print collection,” said Kathleen Lynch, President. “They ...

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Canada and Ontario Deliver Affordable Housing for Families in Thunder Bay

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Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to deliver new affordable rental housing units in Thunder Bay. The joint funding of $750,000 will be delivered through the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) and ensure more people have access to stable, affordable housing in their community. Marcus Powlowski, ...

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