Local & Area News

On September 27, 2020, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a vehicle fire on the 500 Road north of White River. Officers arrived on scene and observed a box style commercial motor vehicle (CMV) that was completely consumed by fire. The truck and contents were estimated to be ...

On September 29, 2020, at approximately 10:45 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute in Foleyet. As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old person, from Timmins, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC).   On October ...

On September 29, 2020, at approximately 2:45 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old person, from Chapleau, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC), Uttering Threats – ...

Unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the young age of 18 years. Cherished daughter of Erin Bishop and Tyler Stein (Carolle). Loving sister of Jessy, Jane-Rose, Chloé and Sophie. Loving granddaughter of Duane and Kathy Bishop and Ken and Judy Stein. Great granddaughter of Mary Sabados and predeceased by her other great grandparents. Precious niece of Christopher ...

  Over the past few months, the planet Mars has been steadily brightening and is now at its peak. While it takes Earth 365 days to orbit once around the sun, Mars lies farther away from the sun taking 687 days to complete one lap. Every 26 months and an odd number of days, Earth catches up with slower Mars, ...

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. has announced results from the ongoing underground exploration drilling program at the Company’s wholly-owned Eagle River Mine in Wawa, Ontario. Although exploration drilling is currently operating at a reduced capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions, three underground drills and one surface drill are in operation. One drill continues to better define and extend the down plunge extension ...

On September 26, 2020, at approximately 12:50 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the following: Utter Threats – Damage or Injure Animal, contrary to section 364.1(1)(c) of the Criminal Code ...

On September 26, 2020, at approximately 12:40 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a dispute in a vehicle on Highway 17 in Bailloquet Township. The accused person had left the scene prior to police arrival, but was located a short time later. As a result of the investigation, Gabriel ...

Once again, the leaves are red and gold, and Fall is upon us. The annual Northern Lights Ford Scare Hunger Campaign began yesterday. Everyone is invited to bring a non-perishable food item to the dealership for a chance to win a $25 gift card. The “Hunger Wagon” will also be on location at John’s Valu-mart on two days this month ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning then 40 percent chance of rain showers this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 6 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries this evening. Low zero. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Algoma Public Health are warning the public of a new substance known as Adinazolam that was found in counterfeit street drugs circulating in Sault Ste. Marie.  Adinazolam is a type of benzodiazepine, commonly referred to as benzos, when used recreationally. In July, officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service seized tablets that ...

The McRae family would like to send a special thank you to Lorna Chipka for the amazing service that she provided for our mom Paddy, and brother Larry… It is what mom would have wanted… short and sweet. It was heartwarming to see and hear all the kind words expressed of Mom… she was a second mom to all our ...

On September 27, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic hazard on Highway 17, Baldwin Township. It was reported that a small group of teenage youths were laying on the centre line of Highway 17, in Baldwin Township. The youths were then seen getting up to run to ...

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Marathon officially moved to their new location. The new location began to take shape in the spring of 2019 with BIRD Construction breaking ground on the new location located at 101 Peninsula Road in the Town of Marathon. The construction had many hurdles such as a location with ...

Weather – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 6. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low minus 2. Wind chill minus 6 overnight.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 37,022 ...