Local & Area News

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. announced the appointment of Kevin Lonergan as Senior Vice President, Technical Services effective May 21, 2024. Anthea Bath, President and CEO, commented: “On behalf of the board, I am pleased to welcome Kevin to our senior leadership team. Kevin has extensive experience in the global mining sector having worked at all levels from core operations to ...

Students from École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) recently spent an excellent day outdoors in the company of Mylène, a guide and adventurer from Follow Her North! The students learned a number of valuable forest survival practices. They were also informed of the Leave No Trace approach, which promotes responsible outdoor recreation by raising awareness of the need to protect ...

Les élèves de l’École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) ont récemment passé une excellente journée en plein air en compagnie de Mylène, guide et aventurière de Follow Her North! Les élèves ont appris plusieurs pratiques gagnantes de survie en forêt ainsi que l’approche sans trace qui fait la promotion des loisirs de plein air responsables par une sensibilisation envers la ...

On May 19, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m. police were called by the hospital reporting a known male had pulled the fire alarm, threatened to kill staff, and blow up the hospital and police. This male was charged in 2022 and prohibited from hospital property because of previous same behaviour. Police attended and the male was subsequently arrested. Todd PINEO, 47-years-old, ...

On May 17, 2024, police responded to a neighbour dispute related call on Ste Camillus Crescent in the City of Elliot Lake. The complainant reported on-going disputes with a neighbour. On this date, the neighbour threatened to damage property belonging to the complainant. A recording of the event was provided to police and one person was arrested and charged. George DUDGEON, 60-years-old, ...

Weather: Today – Rain ending near noon then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Wind south 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 late this morning. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 50 ...

At 4:21a.m. Environment Canada warned that heavy rain and strong winds would continue today. Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm and wind gusts up to 70 km/h. is expected to continue this morning. The heavy rain will taper to light rain by this afternoon. In addition, strong easterly winds gusting up to 70 km/h will become southerly this ...

The Staff and Board of the Wawa Public Library are very excited to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of library services in Wawa. The Wawa Public Library, then known as The Michipicoten Public Library opened its doors in May of 1954 in the basement of Sir James Dunn School. Mrs. Ruth Eldridge was appointed as the library’s first Librarian. The Library ...

Je suis convaincu qu’une approche équilibrée est essentielle dans la vie, que ce soit de modes de vie saine, de mariage et de relations ou d’éducation, une approche équilibrée est souvent la clé du succès. La nécessité d’un équilibre est encore plus importante lorsqu’il s’agit de politiques ou de décisions gouvernementales. Les gens avec qui je parle dans mon travail ...

“Sorry About The Murder” a Canadian-themed murder mystery/comedy podcast and brainchild of former Wawa resident, Drew Frohmann dropped last Friday, May 17.   Residents of Wawa may remember the WA2 t-shirts, and the beautiful murals in the MHS Gymnasium. Since leaving Wawa, Drew has created TA2 Sound + Music, and creates advertising campaigns, podcasts and works as a voice talent. ...

We would like to thank all our Sponsors, new and recurring, for their support of the Club and all the League Nights.  Without their investments the Golf Club would not be able to host these Events at the level we currently have. We have started the Men’s Season with a Shotgun Start Format to help provide more opportunities for the ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Clearing late this morning. High 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening. Rain at times heavy beginning near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 after midnight. Low 13. News Tidbits: The wildland fire hazard ranges ...

One person is deceased after a fatal motorcycle collision. On May 19, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sudbury Fire Service and Sudbury Paramedic Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision, involving and passenger vehicle and a motorcycle on Highway 144 and Lavallee Road, in the City of Greater Sudbury. ...

Bishop Dowd of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie conducted the Confirmation Service for students in the Parish of St. Monica. Confirmation is a sacrament instituted by the church in reference to the Spirit that Jesus sent over his apostles on Pentecost day (Ac 2:1-11/John 15:26-27). It confers the gifts of the Holy Spirit (wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety, ...

This is Safe Boating Awareness Week, (May 18-24). The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) hopes all boaters and paddlers avoid having a similar outcome to last year’s 23 marine fatality victims – the majority of whom were found not wearing a lifejacket. The number of lives that could be saved if every boater and paddler wore a lifejacket during every boat ...