Local & Area News

Corey McKenzie of AstroRabbit Entertainment has been working on a Heavy Metal festival for quite some time. Corey’s vision and hard work have caught the interest of many who have been following his story. The festival will be held outdoors from Friday, August 9 until Sunday, August 11, at the Elliot Lake Airport. Corey has the support of the local ...

The Wawa EDC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Sylvia Lesage has joined the organization as Business Administrator.  Sylvia brings a variety of skills and experience to the position and is a graduate of Laurentian University’s Bachelor of Business Administration program with work experience in non-profit business management, economic development and business writing. “Sylvia brings a wide variety ...

In loving memory of a cherished Wife, Mom & Meema, who passed away on March 11, 2018. Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on. Cherished memories never fade, because one loved is gone. Those we love can never be, more than a thought apart. For as long as there is a memory, they live on in ...

Weather – A few flurries ending near noon then mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near minus 4. Wind chill near minus 9. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 15. Wind chill minus 8 in the evening and minus 21 overnight. News Tidbits – Congratulations to ...

Like many Ontarians, I often find myself trying to balance my career life with that of being a dad. I can honestly say that while being a politician and a father, both jobs come with some real challenges, but I couldn’t be happier and more proud to have the opportunity to fulfill my duties for each of these roles. I ...

Peacefully at Algoma Residential Community Hospice with her sister by her side on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Harold Saarinen. Loving sister of Gail Greeley (late Stan). Janice leaves behind many dear friends and relatives in Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. She retired after working 30 years at Algoma Ore. Special thanks to the wonderful and ...

8:40 PM EDT Sunday 10 March 2019 Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Blustery night on tap. A stiff westerly flow has developed across Northeastern Ontario in the wake of a large Colorado low which will move over Western Quebec tonight. Most areas will receive ...

Passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the age of 40. Beloved and proud father of Krystyn Christiansen-Vogt. Loving grandpa of Marie. Dear son of Mariann Vogt. Predeceased by his grandparents Wolfgang and Mary Vogt. Nephew of Bob, Anton (Lois), Norman (Lisa), Leo, Donald and Eddy. Pat will be missed by many cousins and ...

5:20 AM EDT Sunday 10 March 2019 Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snowfall totals of near 10 cm by late today. Brief freezing rain possible this morning. Snow associated with a Colorado Low is falling over Northeastern Ontario and will persist through the day ...

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of Ann for 62 years. Loving father of Lynda Gilchrist (Tony), Kevin Belanger (Maureen) and Julie Lundquist (Gary Currie). Proud grandfather of Angela (Steve), Trevor (Janet), Sarah, Conor (Lindy), Moria (Dave), Kevin ...

Daylight saving time 2019 in Ontario will begin at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. When you go to bed tonight, put your clocks ahead by one hour. Many electronic devices though, like your cell phone and computer, will automatically adjust when Daylight Saving Time begins or ends. So be careful which ones you adjust or you could have a very ...

On March 5, 2019, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call regarding a motor vehicle collision on Harte Gold Road, north of White River, Ontario. Upon speaking with the driver of the commercial motor vehicle (CMV), officers detected an odour of alcohol on his breath. Officers demanded breath ...

This article describes the findings of a study of the effect of weight loss on type 2 diabetes. This is the common type which often comes on with older age and weight gain. Unfortunately, it is also becoming more common in younger-aged persons because of the obesity epidemic in Canada. In this article remission from diabetes means that the Hemoglobin ...

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) say money transfer scams extort money and personal information from unwitting victims. Money transfer and cheque fraud scams are successful for fraudsters because they constantly find ways to put a new spin on an old scam. Victims sometimes educate themselves on ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 13 15 BUCKELL, Chris 2 9 14 McCOY, Joe 2 9 14 LESCHISHIN, Mark 4 7 14 SPENCER, Diane 4 7 14 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lise 6 5 12 HALL, Dave 7 4 13 BOYD, Katherine 7 4 14 HOFFMANN, Jim 7 4 14 Schedule for Thursday – March 21, 2019 Ice 1 Ice 2 ...