Local & Area News

  It was a sunny but windy day on Highway 17 North when the three of us with our heads down, sorted the recyclables when a male voice out of nowhere complimented our efforts. In surprise, we looked up and there was this tall man in a perfect cycling outfit on an even more perfect bike introducing himself. He had ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. Clearing this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight- Clear. Low plus 5. News Tidbits – Steve Hemsworth, former OPP officer with the Superior East Detachment is Prince Township’s new fire chief. At the beginning of June, Lake Superior is 8 cm (3 in) above the record high beginning ...

There is a Regular Council Meeting tonight Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. (1) CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2) PRESENTATIONS (3) REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3.1 Approval of the Agenda (4) ANNOUNCEMENTS, GIVING OF NOTICE AND SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 4.1 Police Services Board Meeting – Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at ...

On June 1, 2019, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance on Hillcrest Avenue in Wawa, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old person, from Wawa, Ontario, was arrested and charged with the following: Mischief – Domestic, contrary to section 430(4) of the Criminal ...

A year-long partnership and project was celebrated on May 23, 2019 at St.Mary’s College (SMC), with a beautifully crafted cabin as the focal point of a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The cabin, measuring close to 1000 square feet, will be transported and utilized by Ontario Parks at Pancake Bay Provincial Park. The structure was built over the period of one school year ...

Corporate Planning Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. (1) CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2) REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Approval of Agenda (3) ANNOUNCEMENTS / DEPUTATIONS 3.1 Presentation – Algoma Power Inc. 3.2 Presentation – Mr. Michael Kresin, Traffic Study (4) DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE ...

Calling aspiring actors of all ages! The Sault Theatre Workshop and Shot in the Dark are teaming up to co-produce our city’s next Broadway musical. Based on the classic Roald Dahl book and film of the same name, Matilda features catchy songs, memorable characters and a classic story about growing up. It has been called “the standout musical of the ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. High 13. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing late this evening. Low plus 5. News Tidbits – Get ready for Swap Stuff Days! The Beautification Solutions Council and the Health Earth Solutions Council are holding a way for people ...

On Monday, June 3, 2019, at approximately 1:39 p.m., members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Sudbury-Manitoulin Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Nairn-Hyman Fire Department, the Baldwin Fire Department and the Lively Fire Department, responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 17 in Nairn Township, Ontario, approximately 10 kilometers west of ...

As of the afternoon of June 3, there are two active wildland fires in the region. Chapleau 2 measures 0.4 of a hectare and is under control. It is located west of Spanish River Provincial Park, more specifically west of Low Lake. Sudbury 2 measures 0.3 of a hectare and is not yet under control at the time of this update. It ...

Recently a novel fundraising activity took place in the community. Thea Desgagne led a group on social media and encouraged participants to share some of their commissions with the hospital foundation. The event took place April 25thto the 28thon Facebook. Ten ladies from different direct sales companies came together to showcase the products that they have to offer and agreed to ...

A short while ago my office team was telling me about some improvements to a computer program we use to manage the huge volume of case work that comes through our office. The improvements were predominantly geared to efficiency, streamlining file management and advanced means of file saving and recall. I was very pleased to hear my team finds the ...

The LDHC Foundation is making preparations for its annual Wine Tasting Event. This year the event promises to be extra special since the Foundation is celebrating its 10thAnniversary. The committee has been working hard to plan an exciting evening for attendees. Wines and local craft beers are being selected as well as accompanying appetizers. Please mark this date on your ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning late this evening. Low plus 4. News Tidbits – Let’s Roll 4 Eddy was in Sault Ste. Marie Saturday to participate in the Walk to End ALS at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion on Saturday morning. His family and friends continue to ...