Local & Area News

On February 27, 1944, Cornelius Peter Nelemans was born as the third child of Jacob and Joan Nelemans.  Born in the village of Breda, North Brabant Netherlands. By the 50s, their family of five settled in the Milverton Listowel area as farmers.  In 1962, Neil began his carpentry career assisting in the building of Midwestern Childrens Centre by Palmerston.  On ...

It is with great sorrow that her sons announce Stella’s passing on March 10, 2024, peacefully at Waterford Retirement Residence in Kingston, in her 97th year. Loving wife of the late Don Dorrance; cherished mother of Tom (Nancy Dorrance), Bob (Gail Drummond), Jim (Mary Lou Hagan) and Rod. Dear sister-in-law of David (Ashley Miller) and aunt of Kathy deGast (John ...

It is important to be able to recognize and understand the ways fraudsters try to steal your funds today, compared to 20 years ago. Awareness can play a key role in preventing potential victims from losing their hard-earned money. With the use of cryptocurrency, online banking, and the internet readily available on mobile phones, fraudsters have many avenues to access ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +5. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Snow at times heavy or rain beginning after midnight. Snowfall amount 5 cm. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 after midnight. Low +1. News Tidbits:

Michipicoten High School Alumni, Faculty, and Friends this is your call to arms. Join your fellow Vikings to celebrate 70 successful years, share in nostalgia, laughs, and maybe shed a few tears. This fantastic event supports scholarships for future Viking graduates pursuing their dreams, fuelled and fanned throughout their time at MHS. Friday, July 5th Welcome Event (Age of Majority) ...

Fraudsters are persistent, persuasive and sometimes aggressive. However, their solicitation methods have changed and expanded over the years. Twenty years ago, the general population had landlines and the internet was not as widely available as it is today. Unsolicited visitors to your front door were much more common in the past. Fast forward to 2024, and fraudsters can now reach ...

Two people have been arrested and charged for drug offences following a traffic stop on Highway 17. On March 12, 2024, shortly after 11:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Highway 17 in Blind River. Upon speaking ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 6. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Clearing after midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low -7. Wind chill -11 overnight. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Fynn Manttari (Wawa) and Lex ...

A verbal dispute has resulted in a criminal charge for a local individual. On March 12, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a disturbance on Highway 101, east of Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and charged with Uttering Threats ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Garden River First Nation are partnering to enhance efforts to locate missing 39-year-old Jake Corbiere. Jake has not been seen or spoken with family or friends since March 12, 2023. Garden River First Nation is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for anyone who provides information that leads to finding Jake. “Jake’s ...

It only takes 15 minutes to complete the poll, which includes questions such as: How important is it that the health and water quality of the Great Lakes basin be protected? How would you rate the overall health of the Great Lakes? Who in your opinion should be responsible for protecting the health and water quality of the Great Lakes basin? and ...

Many employers across Ontario, including in Northern Ontario, will see a change in their owners or leadership in the coming years. Many of these employers have developed succession plans; however, a concerningly large share remain inadequately prepared for this transition. Northern Policy Institute’s latest publication explores the state of business succession and planning across Ontario. NPI partnered with the Ontario ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 8. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -6. Wind chill -9 overnight.

Story:  A woman in a coma was dying. She suddenly had a feeling that she was taken up to heaven and stood before the Judgement Seat.   “Who are you?”  a Voice said to her. “ I’m the wife of the mayor.” she replied. “I did not ask you whose wife you are but who are you.” “I’m the mother of ...

On March 5, 2024, shortly after 5 pm, the Sault Ste Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call in Goulais River on Mission Road. The accused and the victim were engaged in a verbal argument over damage to the victim’s property. Subsequently, this led to the property owner being physically assaulted. As a result of the investigation, Robert ...