Local & Area News

On August 25, 2020, at approximately 4:50 p.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Espanola Fire Department (EFD) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17, Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. The investigation has since revealed that the vehicle left ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC), the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the City of Sault Ste. Marie are collaborating to offer improved services for entrepreneurs in the region. SSMIC has closed its Accelerator Hub site at 258 Queen St and will instead focus on supporting the EDC’s Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship, eliminating the duplication of ...

Noble Mineral Exploration has executed an agreement with MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. to purchase all of MacDonald’s interest in the Holdsworth gold property, located 25 kilometres northeast of Wawa, Ontario in Corbiere and Esquega Townships. The media release explains that as payment for the Property, Noble will issue to MacDonald 4,000,000 common shares (the “Shares”) of Noble, as well as ...

On August 24, 2020, the East Algoma (Elliot Lake) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) in the City of Elliot Lake.   “MCRT” refers to a team consisting of police and a health partner who respond collaboratively to support individuals experiencing crisis as a result of mental health or addictions issues. In ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 7. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 21, 2020 Algoma Public Health is in the process of transitioning to a new provincial public health case and contact management system for COVID-19 tracking and reporting. APH will now be reporting ...

    If you are travelling between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie, keep an eye out for Charles. His Family writes, “We just moved from Manitoba to Ontario and our cat got out of our vehicle when we were stopped on the side of the road between Wawa and Sault Ste Marie. We tried getting him back for at least ...

On August 23, 2020 at approximately 2:40 a.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Sudbury Manitoulin Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Tehkummah Fire Service and civilians, investigated a single vehicle collision on Government Road in Tehkummah Township. The OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI) were also requested to assist as all ...

The 38th Annual Wawa Salmon Derby began Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. Anglers made their parade down the river to the mouth and waited for the official start with the flare gun. Joining all the anglers were the OPP boat, MNR Conservation officers, and the Sault Search and Rescue. In all, 65 teams of anglers were searching for the largest ...

Aug 24, 2020 at 07:56 Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 20. Humidex 26. UV index 6 or high. Tonight A few clouds. Low 12. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 21, 2020 Algoma Public Health is ...

At 4:20 this morning, Environment Canada issued a Fog Advisory. It affects the following: Searchmont Montreal River Harbour Batchawana Bay Sault Ste. Marie St. Joseph Island Greater Sudbury and Vicinity Chapleau (ended 9:46 a.m.) Gogama Kirkland Lake (ended 11:00 a.m.) Temiskaming Shores (ended 11:00 a.m.) Temagami (ended 11:00 a.m.) Elliot Lake Ranger Lake Blind River Thessalon Espanola Killarney North Bay, ...

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, has announced more than $4 million in federal investments to help Northern Ontario’s communities and businesses expand, prosper and create or maintain jobs. Locally (Dubreuilville, Hornepayne & Chapleau) $683,956 will be invested in 4 strategic initiatives. “Strong local economies rely upon the prosperity and ...

All eight Northern NDP MPPs released a letter to Doug Ford calling on him to respond to the concerns of First Nations who have contacted him after he failed to respect treaty rights and rushed changes in Bill 197 that impacts treaty territories without consulting them. “The government has a legal duty to consult First Nations on any decisions or ...

118 Players 1st FLIGHT: Michael White, Chris Brunett, Rob Noel – 5 under par 31 2nd FLIGHT: Noah Asselin, Jeremi Lord, Jason Rouleau – 3 under par 33 3rd FLIGHT: Brandon Case, Dylan Buckell, Anders Morden – 2 under par 34 4th FLIGHT: John Scott, Kevin Fellinger, Al Hardy – 1 under par 35 5th FLIGHT: Dave Hall, Gillies Pelletier, Blair ...

If you are anything like me – cooking meals for years on end, you have no idea of what to cook next. Here is a dish that I enjoy, you may as well. It is blueberry picking time, and the Salmon Derby Weekend, and many homes will be blessed with an abundance of both. Try the fish either on the ...

The majority of Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon students who have chosen in-class instruction will be returning to school gradually during the first week of school (Tuesday, September 8 to Friday, September 11, 2020). This staggered entry will allow school teams to ensure the implementation of enhanced health and safety protocols and new routines. The gradual return schedule of each school ...