Local & Area News

For over a week now, my heart is heavy and I feel like crawling under a rock. No, not because of the virus and being cooped up, but because I feel as though I caused the death of a flock of ravens. It was the end of a sunny afternoon when a knock on the door interrupted the peace and ...

  Investors may have the impression that they pay no fees when investing in Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs). The truth is that the interest you are paid on a GIC is much less than what the bank earns when your money is invested in loans or mortgages. The difference that the bank retains is referred to as the “spread”. The ...

Weather: Sunny. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this afternoon. High minus 7. Wind chill minus 25 this morning and minus 12 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 26. Wind chill minus 16 this evening and minus 30 overnight. Risk of frostbite. The Montreal River Radar is not ...

The Mask-wa Transportation Association Inc. (MTA Inc.) Board is pleased to announce we have received funding from Community Foundations of Canada through the Investment Readiness Program. This funding of $50,120 will enable the MTA Inc. Board to hire a local marketing firm, Jeronamo Solutions, to develop, distribute and analyze a market survey to assess who is interested in travelling on ...

On March 4, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a townhouse on Spruce Avenue in Elliot Lake to execute a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant.   The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), East Algoma Crime Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), the Canine Unit, Emergency Response Team (ERT), and ...

    On February 12, École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) students and staff vibrated to the rhythm of the Recognition Gala. Organized by teachers Ms. Stephanie McGregor and Ms. Lynne Burnham, the program included several events. An impressive group of students, proud of their achievements and good practices, marched through the school foyer to receive their awards and plaque!   The ...

    Le 12 février dernier, les élèves et les membres du personnel de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) vibraient au rythme du Gala de reconnaissance. Organisé par les enseignantes Mme Stephanie McGregor et Mme Lynne Burnham, le programme comprenait plusieurs événements. Un groupe impressionnant d’élèves fiers de leurs réussites et de leurs bonnes pratiques ont défilé au foyer de l’école ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 5 5 HOFFMANN, Jim 2 4 5 HALL, Dave 3 2 6 LESCHISHIN, Mark 3 2 6 TURMELLE, Katherine 5 1 6 March 11 Game Schedule Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Bye HOFFMANN LESCHISHIN HALL TERRIS TURMELLE

Weather: Sunny. Wind becoming north 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 23 this morning and minus 10 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind north 20 km/h. Low minus 18. Wind chill minus 13 this evening and minus 25 overnight. The Montreal River Radar is not showing ...

The health and safety of students and employees remains CSC Nouvelon’s top priority. Due to frozen pipes in various parts of École Saint-Joseph (Wawa), the school will be closed for all students from Kindergarten to grade 12 on Friday, March 5, as well as Monday, March 8, 2021.   At the moment, students are expected to resume their in-class learning ...

As a result of a frozen sewer line, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) will be temporarily closing St. Joseph French Immersion Catholic School in Wawa on Friday, March 5. The board made its decision in consultation with Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon, which shares the facility. HSCDSB’s Plant Department has advised that specialized equipment is required to address the ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported a new case of COVID-19 from Sault Ste. Marie and area. This case is of Unknown Exposure, and through contact tracing all close contacts are notified directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact. Case 200 was tested March 3, 2021. In additional, Algoma Public ...

Congratulations to Jody Ward-Houle, winner of Week 25 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $29,994 as Week 26 begins. Here are the final numbers for week #25: Weekly Pot: $1,946, and Progressive Pot: $29,994 Winner: Jody Ward-Houle, her envelope #3 held the Ace ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is reminding the public to stay vigilant of frauds and scams. Arm yourself with the information you need to fight fraud and keep yourself, your family and money safe. You work hard for your money: you want to spend it on things that matter to you.   Fraudster are real: They are ...

The Ontario Autism Coalition is relieved that Alek Minassian has been found guilty for his crimes, and hopes that families impacted by the 2018 van attack will find at least a small sense of comfort from the verdict. We hope that this decision can now lift the dark cloud that has hung over this trial, with a firm rejection of ...