Local & Area News

On June 2, 2020, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a member of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 519 near Dubreuilville. While on patrol, the officer observed an eastbound motor vehicle operating at a high rate of speed. The cruiser’s radar was activated and registered a speed of 144 km/h in a posted ...

It is that time of year again – blackfly season! Despite COVID restrictions, there is a lot of traffic on the highways. Remember to keep an eye out for moose. They have no respect for motorists and wander out at any time of day or night. There have been a number of moose seen in the Sand River area, and ...

At a recent event, the Minister of Colleges and Universities, Ross Romano, said that the situation surrounding the pandemic is changing daily, making it hard to offer a definitive vision of what campuses in the province will look like in September. In an effort to establish clarity and direction for our students and employees, Confederation College has determined that we ...

Weather – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Low 9. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 3, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & East Algoma Elliot Lake & ...

TRINITY SUNDAY – Introduces the Trinity Season and is the first Sunday after Pentecost. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for June 07, 2020. Genesis 1 : 1 – 2: 4 The first story of creation. Psalm 8 God, your glorious name. 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 Agree with one another; live in ...

Now May is gone and it is summertime and even though we have Covid 19 around, let us be happy and enjoy the weather but obey all the rules. Usually at this time we have our last meeting at the Branch before summer recess, but let us hope we will be back in September with the doors open. It was ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Fog patches developing this evening. Low 6. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 2, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have ...

Jun 2, 2020 at 21:31 The Ontario government continues investing in local manufacturers in order to keep frontline workers and communities safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. More innovative businesses are receiving financial support today through the Ontario Together Fund to re-tool their processes and increase their capacity to make personal protective equipment (PPE). Today’s update was provided by Premier Doug ...

Jun 2, 2020 at 21:31 Le gouvernement de l’Ontario continue d’investir dans le secteur de la fabrication afin d’assurer la sécurité des travailleurs et travailleuses de première ligne et de la collectivité pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. D’autres entreprises innovantes reçoivent un soutien financier par le biais du fonds L’Ontario, ensemble dans le but de réorganiser leurs activités et d’accroître ...

April 14, 1965 ~ May 29, 2020 With sadness and broken hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Angus Joseph Sylvio “Vio”. Loving son of Ben St. Pierre (Sue LaChapelle) and Aline Tremblay (Rolly Goudreau). Vio leaves behind the love of his life Lindsay Ferguson St. Pierrre, his daughters Tara-Lee Coles, Annalyn St. Pierre, his sons Micheal St. Pierre (Kaitlyn), ...

To help support our local small businesses, today Wawa is joining the ShopHERE powered by Google program. ShopHERE in collaboration with the Economic Development Corporation of Wawa and the Wawa Business Improvement Association looks to help over 100 local businesses get online this year. ShopHERE powered by Google, which started in the City of Toronto, helps independent businesses and artists ...

Jun 2, 2020 at 11:33 On June 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Sudbury Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Greater Sudbury Fire Services and Hydro One responded to a single motor vehicle roll-over collision, involving a tractor-trailer, on Highway 144 at Marina Road, City of Greater Sudbury. ...

On May 31, 2020, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) checked on the well-being of two residents in the Town of Espanola. Officers entered the residence and located both deceased. The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch ...

  Bold Ventures Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company’s geophysical consultants, Scott Hogg and Associates Ltd., have commenced an interpretation of the Wawa area airborne electromagnetic and magnetic geophysical survey covering the Farwell Gold and Base Metals Project. The survey was carried out by Dighem Ltd. and released in 1987. When combined with the historical information and database ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 70 percent chance of showers early this morning then 30 percent chance of showers this morning. Fog. High 19. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Fog dissipating late this evening then mainly cloudy. Low 11. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 1, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include ...