Local & Area News

Passenger rail has been the subject of debate in Ontario’s northern regions for as long as anyone can remember. Most recently arguments have been put forward in support of passenger rail on the basis of; tourism, connectivity, equity, and economic spin off. Given this renewed enthusiasm, Northern Policy Institute posed the question: Does passenger rail make sense for Northern Ontario? ...

A collaborative effort borne out of a conversation and a willingness to take a risk, has yielded a beautiful, bright, and engaging piece of congratulatory artwork in Wawa’s downtown core. The Community Organizations Roundtable identified that there were not going to be formal graduation ceremonies due to the current world situation, so participants started to explore ideas of how collectively we ...

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath released the following statement in response to Doug Ford’s long-term care announcement, in which he commits to altering the funding formula for long-term care construction:   “The announcement by Premier Doug Ford means the for-profit corporations that have failed seniors for years could get even more public money. Today feels like a re-run of years of ...

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. announced its gold production results for the second quarter of 2020. Mr. Duncan Middlemiss, President and CEO commented, “First and foremost I would like to thank our employees, contractors, and suppliers, without whose dedication and perseverance we would not succeed during these unprecedented times. Our second quarter production of 25,142 ounces brings total H1 production to ...

Alamos Gold is planning to expand their operations at the Island Gold Mine. They are proceeding with an expansion of the operation to 2,000 tonnes per day after exploring five different options to expand: Ramp 1,200 tpd (current base case operation with no paste plant); Ramp 1,200 tpd (R1200); Ramp Expansion to 1,600 tpd (R1600); Shaft Expansion to 1,600 tpd ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches near Lake Superior early this morning. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Low 14. Marine Forecast – Wind south 15 knots veering to southwest 15 overnight then diminishing to ...

Jul 15, 2020 at 15:35 On July 14, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a northbound traffic complaint on Highway 17 south of Wawa. A black sedan was reported to be driving at a high rate of speed and passing unsafely. Police were also made aware that the ...

Jul 15, 2020 at 14:19 Algoma Public Health is advising of the 26th case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. The avenue of exposure is unknown, and the individual is self-isolating. The individual was tested July 13, 2020. Close contacts have been notified. Unknown exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie & Area and/or Southern Ontario. ...

Jul 15, 2020 at 13:56 At 1:31 SE OPP tweeted “The pair have been located and arrested. Both are facing numerous criminal charges. The OPP would like to thank the public for their attention in this matter!”   Jul 15, 2020 at 07:35 Superior East OPP have tweeted that they are continuing the search for two people that fled from ...

As the Ford government sits on its hands instead of taking action to ensure a full return to schools in September, the Ontario NDP is putting forward an emergency action plan that would help get kids safely back to class five days a week in the fall and work for parents and teachers. That plan, captured in a motion tabled ...

Seventh  Sunday after Pentecost. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for July 19, 2020. Genesis 28: 10-10a             Jacob’s dream of the ladder Psalm 139: 1-12, 23-24       God, you have searched me and known me. Romans 8 : 12-15                 Creation groans with labour pains. Matthew 13: 24-30, 36- 43 The parable of the ...

Weather – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Fog patches near Lake Superior early this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this morning. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches near Lake Superior overnight. Low 12. Marine Forecast – Wind west 15 knots ...

Official Opposition NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said safely moving into Stage 3 should come with help and support from the government.   “Ontarians have worked hard to flatten the curve. It’s because of the collective effort and sacrifice of individuals and businesses that we’ve seen a steady decline in new COVID-19 infections,” said Horwath.   “There is no question that ...

On July 12, 2020, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of gas from a business in White River. Officers located the vehicle at approximately 5:00 p.m. southbound on Highway 17 near Wawa. A traffic stop was initiated and both occupants were placed under arrest without incident. Further investigation ...

On July 8, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a member of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a northbound motor vehicle with no licence plates on Highway 17 in Rabazo Township. A traffic stop was initiated and investigation revealed that the driver was in possession of a cell phone and thus, in breach of their ...