Local & Area News

As part of a nationwide effort to preserve and enhance the world’s longest trail network, the Voyageur Trail Association is excited to announce it has received $5000 in funding from Trans Canada Trail to support trail improvement and maintenance. The Trail Care program is a granting initiative supported by Trans Canada Trail, the organization that stewards and maintains Canada’s 28,000 ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 13. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low zero. News Tidbits: This is Mental Health Week (May 6-12). Kelly Moore-Mackenzie has written a book that shares her personal journey through depression and anxiety and the lessons learned, and the strength and courage that lies within. Her book ‘Depression is Real’ can be found ...

The strong partnership between Northern Policy Institute and the Northern Ontario chamber network was on full display in Timmins last week.   The 2024 Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) Annual General Meeting & Convention took place in Timmins on April 25-27. During that gathering, the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce submitted two resolutions for consideration by OCC membership. Both resolutions ...

Le partenariat solide entre l’Institut des politiques du Nord et le réseau des chambres de commerce du Nord de l’Ontario a été pleinement mis en évidence à Timmins la semaine dernière.   L’assemblée générale annuelle et le congrès de la Chambre de commerce de l’Ontario 2024 (OCC) ont eu lieu à Timmins du 25 au 27 avril. Au cours de ...

National Child and Youth Mental Health Day is on May 7 and is a part of Children’s Mental Health Week from May 6 to May 12, 2024. Algoma Family Services and our partners Algoma University, Child Care Algoma, EarlyON, Nogdawindamin, Sault Ste. Marie Public Library, Strong Minds, and Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario are encouraging all in Algoma to join us ...

Gordon Gilbert Eason, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Wawa, Ontario, on October 19, 2023. The Celebration of Life to remember Gord will be held on Saturday June 15, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Michipicoten Community Centre, Wawa. You are invited to join in with your memories of Gord. If you are unable to be with ...

Effective May 3, 2024, 3A, 3B and 3C Inpatient Units at Sault Area Hospital (SAH) have implemented visitor restrictions due to an outbreak of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) and the heightened risk of infection for our patients. Visiting guidelines: Visiting hours will be between 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. daily (exceptions may be made) There will be one visitor or one ...

Passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday May 2, 2024 at the age of 69 years. Dear son of the late John and Dallas Loney. Loving father of Derrick (Mars) and Jessica. Dear brother of Larry, late Eddie, Timmy and Terry. Proud grandfather of Veruka, Austin, Alyssa and ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this evening. Rain at times heavy beginning this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Low 6. ...

Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, welcomed the news that the government of Ontario has finally listened to hundreds of Northerners who’ve called for improvements to the Northern Health Travel Grant (NHTG). “After years of advocacy and raising the issues of inadequate coverage by the NHTG, the government has recognized the importance of making sure that Northerners have equitable access to medical ...

  As temperatures start to climb this time of year, the Ontario government is encouraging people across the province to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of contracting Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, when enjoying the outdoors. Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases can cause potentially serious infections if you’re bitten by an infected black-legged ...

  Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools will celebrate Catholic Education Week under the theme “We Are Called to Love.” From May 6 to 10, school boards across the province will promote the added value of a Catholic education and the overall excellence of French-language Catholic schools.   As part of the Week, students and staff in all CSC Nouvelon schools ...

  C’est sous le thème « Appelés à aimer » que les écoles du Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon célèbreront la Semaine de l’éducation catholique. Du 6 au 10 mai, les conseils catholiques de la province auront l’occasion de faire connaître davantage la valeur ajoutée de l’éducation catholique et l’excellence de nos écoles francophones.   Dans le cadre de la Semaine, ...

There is truth to the statement, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. To learn to our full potential, our basic needs must be met. Here at Michipicoten High School, we are excited to say that with the help of Alamos Island Gold Corporation and funding from the Student Nutrition Program, we now offer a hot breakfast option ...

Weather: Today – Showers ending this afternoon then clearing. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light this afternoon. High 12. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 1. News Tidbits: There is 1 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region, Cochrane 2 at 30ha. The fire hazard is low in areas of ...