Local & Area News

Today during question period Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, called on the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to open a dialogue with the forestry sector in Ontario about the pressures facing the industry.   Mantha expressed concern that the minister’s office has not reached out to the businesses in Northern Ontario who are affected by the idling of the pulp ...

Aujourd’hui, au cours de la période de questions, le député provincial d’Algoma-Manitoulin, Michael Mantha, a demandé au ministre des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts d’entamer un dialogue avec le secteur forestier de l’Ontario au sujet des pressions auxquelles l’industrie est confrontée.   Mantha exprime préoccupée par le fait que le cabinet du ministre n’a pas communiqué avec les entreprises du ...

The highway has been reopened. Hwy 17 is closed from the junction of Hwy 17/519 to White River). ON511 states the highway is closed at Fungus Lake. The highway was closed due to weather.

The Wawa Public Library is pleased to welcome retired Judge and published author, Norm Douglas for a book reading and signing! Norm, who was born in Hawk Junction is touring to promote his new book “You Be the Judge” and will be at the Wawa Public Library on Friday, April 5th from 1-3 p.m. Please join us in welcoming home ...

Easter Week: The Arrest and Crucifixion of Jesus ( A meditation in which we pray for the disciples) Come with the disciples to the place of crucifixion. We go reluctantly. It is easier not to get involved. We think we are all united for Jesus, and then Judas proves a betrayer. It is hard to believe that a good friend ...

Weather: Today – Periods of rain. Risk of freezing rain early this morning. Rainfall amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain changing to a few flurries overnight. Rainfall amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to ...

It’s well known that Canada is facing a “silver tsunami.” According to the Canadian Institute for Health Research, over the next 20 years, Canada’s senior population is expected to grow by 68%. This means there will be an unprecedented number of seniors moving, whether downsizing to smaller homes, moving into retired living communities, or relocating to be closer to family. ...

Mar 26, 2024 at 06:12 This Winter Weather Travel Advisory ended at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday 26 March 2024 Mar 25, 2024 at 07:49 At 6:21 a.m. Environment Canada issued Winter weather travel advisory in effect for today into Tuesday morning with total snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm, and peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour. ...

Mar 25, 2024 at 20:30 At 4:54 p.m. Environment Canada issued a Rainfall Warning. Snow will transition to wet snow or rain overnight or Tuesday morning. Rain showers will last through most of the day Tuesday before changing back to flurries Wednesday morning. Local rainfall amounts of 20-40mm is expected. Environment Canada warns that heavy downpours can cause flash floods ...

A Chapleau resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a sexual assault investigation. On March 23, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance on Pine Park Road in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 52-year-old person from Chapleau was arrested and charged with: ...

A Sault Ste. Marie resident is facing a criminal charge after damaging property during a domestic dispute. On March 23, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Maple Drive in Aweres Township. As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old person from ...

A traffic stop has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On March 24, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol on Black Road in Sault Ste. Marie, when officers observed a motor vehicle without its headlights activated, and travelling in an unsafe manner. A traffic ...

Pour aider les familles et les entreprises ontariennes à mieux faire face au coût de la vie, le gouvernement de l’Ontario proposera, dans le cadre de son énoncé économique du printemps 2024, un projet de loi qui, s’il est adopté, prolongera l’actuelle réduction des taux de la taxe sur l’essence et le carburant jusqu’au 31 décembre 2024. « Au moment ...

To continue keeping costs down for families and businesses, the Ontario government is introducing proposed legislation through its spring 2024 Budget that would, if passed, extend the existing gasoline and fuel tax rate cuts until December 31, 2024. “With the federal government about to increase its costly carbon tax, it’s never been more important to provide relief at the pumps ...

C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous vous annonçons le départ de notre mère Denise le 18 mars 2024 au Sault Area Hospital au Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.   Denise était une femme exemplaire, simple, généreuse et appréciée de tous. Elle laisse dans le deuil son époux Marcel Casey après 51 merveilleuses années de mariage et ses enfants bien-aimés Joanne (Norman), Dany (Julie), ...