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I have an uncle that I love dearly who has always been extremely supportive, especially since I joined the world of politics.  He stays abreast of what’s happening in Algoma-Manitoulin in the news and comments on this weekly column from time to time.  He’s a wonderful fellow with a great sense of humour but he does have some pet peeves.  ...

J’ai un oncle que j’aime beaucoup et qui m’a toujours soutenu, surtout depuis que j’ai rejoint le monde de la politique. Il se tient au courant de ce qui se passe à Algoma-Manitoulin dans les nouvelles et commente de temps en temps cette chronique hebdomadaire. C’est un type formidable avec un grand sens de l’humour, mais il a quelques bêtes ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 18. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Low 9   Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 3, 2020 (10:00 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents ...

  The Wawa Fire Department was called to a fire at a residence on Second Avenue this evening just after 7:30. There was a large plume of smoke visib.e, and a witness that was walking by reported seeing flames 4-5 ft high, and seeing someone with a garden hose spraying the flames prior to the fire department arriving. The firefighters ...

  On August 1, 2020, at approximately 7:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Bailloquet Township. Officers arrived on scene and found that the driver had fled the scene on foot. At approximately 8:35 a.m., an officer spotted the driver walking on Highway ...

Weather – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. High 19. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 9. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 1, 2020 (9:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the ...

On August 1, 2020 at 9:15 p.m., officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Sudbury-Manitoulin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a possible drowning in Pike Lake, Howland Township. Investigation revealed the person had been observed fishing. A short time later, witnesses saw the boat drifting and subsequently found the person ...

As Ontarians continue to do their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario government is encouraging everyone to download the new COVID Alert app on their smart phone from the Apple and Google Play app stores. This app, which is available beginning today, lets users know if they may have been exposed to the virus. It is ...

Les Ontariens et Ontariennes continuent de faire leur part pour contribuer à la lutte contre la COVID-19 et, dans ce même objectif, le gouvernement les encourage à télécharger sur leur téléphone intelligent la nouvelle application Alerte COVID, offerte dans l’App Store d’Apple et sur la plateforme Google Play. Cette application permet à ses utilisateurs de savoir s’ils ont pu être ...

On August 1, 2020, at approximately 6:25 p.m., members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Algoma Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Aweres Fire Department responded to the report of a float plane crash on Upper Island Lake near Sault Ste. Marie. Upon police arrival, both the pilot and the lone passenger of the aircraft ...

Weather – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 10. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 1, 2020 (9:30 a.m.) Algoma regions ...

Weather – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 13.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – July 31, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 ...

On July 29, 2020 at 11:20 p.m., members from the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 17, Lendrum Township. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the individual had been consuming alcohol and was subsequently arrested. As a result of the investigation, Devan MCLEOD, age 26, from White River, Ontario, ...

Buy Algoma, Buy Local wants you to jump in your car and hit The Local Food Trail- a self-guided local food adventure! With chances to win three grand prizes, this food adventure provides extra incentive to support local. From August 1st to September 30th, taste some incredible locally-inspired dishes, shop for local products, and learn from the locals at over ...

Algoma Power customers have funding programs available to them if they are having trouble paying their electric bills during the pandemic. Algoma Power says that, “Customers may be eligible for a one time, on-bill credit to help them catch up their electricity bills and resume regular payments through the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program.” However, in order to be eligible for ...