Local & Area News

Corporate Planning Committee Meeting Tonight – June 4

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 ...

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Celebration of Life – Joan Page

Passed away unexpectedly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday April 23, 2019 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of David Page for 40 years which would have been celebrated on June 1, 2019. Loving mother of Linsey Blakely (Jim), Laura Page, Janice Goodings (Shawn), Tracy Buckler (Philip “Buck”), Judy Provost (Marcel “Marcy”) and Melanie Emond (Regis). Proud grandmother ...

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Matilda is coming to Sault Ste. Marie!

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 ...

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Tuesday Morning News – June 4

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 ...

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Fatal Collision Closes Hwy 17 west of Nairn Centre

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 ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Update – June 3

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 ...

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The LDHC Foundation Thanks the Direct Sales Fundraising Group

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 ...

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Workplace Safety & Insurance Board(WSIB) cases take the longest to resolve

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 ...

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The LDHC Foundation Has Begun Preparations for Annual Wine Tasting

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 ...

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Monday Morning News – June 3

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 ...

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Frost Advisory – Pukaskwa Park to St. Joseph Island

11:20 AM EDT Sunday 02 June 2019 Frost advisory in effect for: Pukaskwa Park White River Dubreuilville Wawa Lake Superior Park Agawa Montreal River Harbour Batchawana Bay Searchmont Sault Ste. Marie St. Joseph Island Frost tonight. Temperatures will fall to near or below the freezing mark tonight into Monday morning. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Frost ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Update – June 1

As of the afternoon of June 1, there are no active wildland fires in the region. At the time of this update, the fire hazard is mostly low to moderate in the North Bay, Sudbury, Haliburton and Cochrane sectors; and mostly moderate to high in the Wawa, Chapleau and Timmins sectors. Out of province resources Approximately 230 staff members from Aviation, ...

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PYE, William Earl “Bill”

Passed away suddenly on Friday May 25, 2018 as a result of an accident at the age of 60 years.  Beloved husband of Cheryl.  Loving father of Audrey (Tyler) and Justin (Melissa).  Devoted papa of Allie, Brooklynn, Emma and Brayden.  Dear son of Rosemary and the late Earl Pye.  Dear brother of the late Rosemary, Wendy (Eldon), Tina, Tommy, Johnny ...

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Marathon OPP looking for assistance in Tractor-Trailer Fire

On Friday May 31, 2019 approximately 4:15pm the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a tractor trailer unit that was on fire on the Dead Horse Road (DHR) approximately 35km west of Marathon. When police arrived, the Marathon Fire Department (MFD) was on scene and had extinguished the fire. The motor vehicle (MV), a 2015 International Pro ...

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