Local & Area News

The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed off their Civic Long Weekend patrols while noticing a considerable increase in traffic on the roadways, waterways, trails and in our communities. Officers investigated yet another incident on our waterways that ended in a loss of life and tragedy for family members during this period.  It can’t be stated enough ...

Tragedy struck a number of families who lost loved ones in road, boating and drowning incidents over the Civic Holiday Long Weekend.   The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to three separate drownings. Two other people died in boating/paddling incidents and motor vehicle collisions also resulted in the loss of two other lives.  OPP officers laid numerous charges while targeting ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear this evening. Low 11. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 5, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area ...

On August 4, 2020, at 8:38 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Police responded and located a victim who was transported by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. As a result of the investigation, Melissa ...

William G. Rose February 6, 1945- August 6, 2006 In loving memory of my husband who passed away 14 years ago today. I miss you in my life. Love Gerry

    In a socially distanced draw today, tickets & their corresponding cards were drawn to ‘chase the ace’. The draw had begun earlier this year, but was shut down admist the COVID-19 precautions. A ticket selling blitz ended yesterday, with tickets drawn today until the Ace was found. The 18th card revealed was the Ace of Spades, chosen by ...

On July 31, 2020, at approximately 8:36 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Bass Lake Road, Espanola. Police located the vehicle in the ditch with occupants inside who were not injured. After speaking to the driver, officers concluded alcohol had been consumed. The driver was arrested and ...

On August 2, 2020, at approximately 8:32 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision (MVC) on Highway 540, Gordon Township. It was reported that MVC involved a driver that was ejected from an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and had non-life threatening injuries. With the assistance of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) the ...

On July 30, 2020 at approximately 9:36 a.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Highway 551 in Central Manitoulin Township. Police observed a vehicle driving erratically and the officer activated emergency lights to stop the vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop for police and drove down Tigmeg Road, off Highway 551, ...

147 Players 1st FLIGHT: Brandon McChristie, Jessy Larochell, Spare – 6 under par 30 2nd FLIGHT: Blair Mills Chris Buckell, Dave Hall – 4 under par 32 3rd FLIGHT: Derek Chapman, Matt King, Bernie Erechook – 3 under par 33 4th FLIGHT: John Simon, Chris Simon, Jeff Amos – 2 under par 34 5th FLIGHT: Dave Jennings, Luc Belanger, Jean Desgagne – 1 under par ...

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for August 09, 2020. Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28 Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers. Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b Remembering Joseph. Romans 10: 5-15. The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart. Matthew 14: 22-33 Jesus ...

Yes, August is here and we all hope that even now you can enjoy a bit of summer. But be careful and do the right things to avoid COVID-19. Partying is nice but make sure you do it with only family or those you have in your bubble. As only one person can make a whole bunch of people sick ...

Weather – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 12. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 4, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for ...

There has been a very large police presence in the area of Darwin and Churchill. There are many cruisers, and they are restricting travel. A concerned Wawa resident noted officers cutting through from Regina across the lane way to Churchill. Wawa-news will update as more is known.

On August 2, 2020 at 7:10 p.m., officers from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Sudbury Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a possible drowning in Halfway Lake at the Halfway Lake Provincial Park, Antrim Township. Investigation revealed a group of seven people went out on Halfway Lake at approximately 6:00 ...