Local & Area News

NEW BOOKS ON THE 7 DAY SHELF this week are; “Fire and Blood” by George R.R. Martin, “The Clockmaker’s Daughter” by Kate Morton, “Never Tell” by Lisa Gardner and “Connection in Death” by J.D. Robb.   STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY ARE; “The Late Show” by Michael Connelly, “The Little Old Lady who Broke all the Rules” by ...

The current winter storm is wreaking havoc for travel throughout Northern Ontario. Visit Ontario511 for a complete list of provincial road closures   School Buses and Schools Northern Area – including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne & areas Due to the adverse weather and poor road conditions and in the interest of safety all schools are closed today ...

This week MPPs returned to the Legislature after the winter break. Recently the NDP caucus members spent several days meeting to prepare for the weeks and months ahead. Undoubtedly the consensus was that all of us are eager to return to the Legislature to do our best to help guide the government to work toward bettering the lives of all ...

Men’s High Single – Dave Casavant ( 318 ) Women’s High Single – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 283 ) Men’s High Triple – Mojo Achilles ( 736 ) Women’s High Triple – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 695 ) Team High Single ( Hdcp’d ) – Wilderness Helicopters Strike Force – ( 1412 ) Team High Triple ( Hdcp’d ) – ...

Feb 25, 2019 @ 09:30 Highway 17 between Wawa and Batchawana has been reopened.   Feb 24, 2019 @ 10:15 This photo was taken by a resident of the transport being removed at Copper Mine Point just after 10 a.m. He also said that it has been pouring rain for the past couple of hours.   Feb 24, 2019 @ ...

Due to current weather conditions, Algoma Public Health’s Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa offices will be closed for the day. Our offices in Blind River and Elliot Lake will remain open. If you had an appointment for today, you will contacted tomorrow with a new appointment date and time.

The Walking Program will be cancelled today Monday, February 25. See you tomorrow!

Northern Area – including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne & areas Due to the adverse weather and poor road conditions and in the interest of safety all schools are closed today to staff and students for ALL boards and all school-related transportation is cancelled.   All schools are closed for students and staff. Sault Ste Marie Area – including ...

3:13 AM EST Monday 25 February 2019 Winter storm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Major winter storm continues early this morning. Snowfall will continue this morning with an additional 2 to 4 cm possible. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 cm are likely by later this morning. In addition, northwesterly wind gusts ...

at4:30 OPP opened Hwy 17 from Wawa to White River.       Hwy 17 is now closed from Wawa to White River due to poor weather conditions.  This also means that residents from Dubreuilville cannot travel to Wawa or White River.   Editor’s Note – it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to drive on a closed highway. The ...

Feb 25, 2019 @ 4:39 Hwy 101 is now open from Wawa to Chapleau. It remains closed from Chapleau to Timmns.   Feb 24, 2019 @ 11:13 Hwy 101 is closed from Wawa to Timmins due to poor weather conditions.   Feb 24, 2019 @ 10:02 Hwy 101 is closed from Chapleau to Timmins due to poor weather conditions. Editor’s ...

Feb 24, 2019 @ 22:32 UPDATE ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy17 between #Marathon and #BatchawanaBay – Highway remains closed due to poor weather and driving conditions.

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. has announced the fourth quarter  and full year 2018 financial results. Mr. Duncan Middlemiss, President and CEO commented, “In 2018, we delivered at the top end of our grade guidance of 11.7 grams per tonne gold (“gpt or g/t”) (11.3 – 11.7 gpt guidance) at Eagle River, and the midpoint of our raised production guidance range of ...

Feb 24, 2019 @ 10:00 Highway 631 is closed due to poor weather from White River to the Junction of Hwy 631/11. Editor’s Note – it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to drive on a closed highway. The total payable fine for driving on a closed highway is $110 and upon conviction, three demerit points will be added ...

  2:00 AM EST Sunday 24 February 2019 Winter storm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Major winter storm with 20 to 30 cm of snow and blowing snow today and tonight. Snow will be heavy at times through this evening with total snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm are likely by tonight. ...