Local & Area News

    Dr. Shaffaf shows us some fun and easy ways to get physical activity without leaving the house. These are great ideas for days with less than ideal weather, or if you’ve been instructed to self-isolate in the home for possible COVID-19.

On May 1, 2020, at approximately 6:20 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an assault at a convenience store in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. Clearing this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High 7. Wind chill minus 13 this morning. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 7. Wind chill minus 12 overnight.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 3, 2020 (10:45 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested ...

The family announces with sorrow the passing of Berthier Levesque on Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 at the Sault Area Hospital. Beloved husband for 50 beautiful years to Lisette Levesque. Loving father of Steve (Edith) and Luc (Stephanie). A proud grandfather of Emilyn, William, Lilianne and Easton. Dear son of the late Alphonse and Laurette Levesque. Cremation has taken place at River’s ...

  Today is the seventh day of the North Algoma Wellness Challenge. Some of yesterday’s submissions are in the gallery above. The creativity that abounds in Wawa is amazing! The winner from yesterday has not yet been announced (8:55 a.m.) Today’s challenge is to enjoy a Sports Day! To participate in the North Algoma Wellness Challenge follow the steps below. Accept ...

Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this morning then becoming north 20 gusting to 40. Temperature falling to zero this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries early this evening. Clearing overnight. Wind ...

Ford Government failing Kashechewan Evacuees and Northern Ontario municipalities

Weather – Periods of rain. Fog patches developing late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 9. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Fog patches. Low plus 2.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health (April 27, 2020 (9:00 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the ...

The study of astronomy has been around for some 5,000 years and is regarded as the oldest of the allied sciences. Over time, the constellations were created by seeing shapes using a handful of stars appearing close together such as Ursa Major or the Big Dipper. By connecting these stellar dots, celestial shapes came in the form of a person, ...

Sault College recognizes that due to the current COVID-19 situation there may be some high school students who have not had the opportunity to further develop their skills and interests in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning.   To assist with hands on learning in this exciting area, Sault College Civil Engineering Professor Marc Pilon is sharing his expertise ...

On April 26, 2020, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a sexual assault in White River. As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old, from White River, was charged with the following: Sexual Interference, contrary to section 151 of the Criminal Code (CC), and Sexual ...

  Today is the sixth day of the North Algoma Wellness Challenge. Some of yesterday’s submissions are in the gallery above. The creativity that abounds in Wawa is amazing! The winner from yesterday was Cheryl Tremblay! Congratulations! Today’s challenge will be intriguing. I wonder what family traditions can be found in Wawa. To participate in the North Algoma Wellness Challenge follow ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 11. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness late this evening. Low plus 1.   Statistics Country Total New Total New Cases Cases Deaths Deaths Canada 53,236 1,639 3,184 188 USA 1,095,304 30,829 63,871 2,201 Total: 3,325,620 234,496   Statistics from Algoma ...

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts we announce the unexpected passing of one of the world’s greatest men. Doug McRae was born July 24, 1956 to Paddy and the late Smokey McRae. He passed away peacefully with his loving wife and daughters by his side on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 63 years. Doug married ...

Army of Masks is a volunteer movement with a vital mission: to protect lives during COVID-19. Its goal – a DIY mask for every Canadian and American. Army of Masks has amplified awareness of protective masks for all and coordinated delivery of free, homemade, non-medical cotton masks within Canada and the USA. “We cannot put a price on a life,” says Tonya Dickenson, a ...