Local & Area News

The Board of Directors of Workplace Safety North has officially appointed Mike Parent, CRSP, CSP, as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Parent, who stepped into the interim role in September 2023, has now been confirmed in the position.   With a background as a paramedic, miner, mine rescue volunteer, and mining health and safety manager, Parent brings a wealth ...

Angus Gold has announced assay results from nine (9) drill holes, totaling 2,148 metres, completed during the winter 2024 drilling program on the Eagle River Splay Area on its 100%-owned Golden Sky Project in Wawa, Ontario. The Eagle River Splay Area is located between Angus’ newly discovered Banded Iron Formation Gold Zone to the north and the high-grade Eagle River ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind north 20 km/h becoming west 20 late this morning. High 17. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 4. Northeast Region Forest Fire Update: The fire hazard is generally low across the Northeast Region with moderate fire hazard between Sault Ste. Marie, Espanola and Timmins. One small section of the region located ...

Today during question period Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, questioned the Premier on his government’s plan to spend millions of dollars to end the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) with the Beer Store a year early.   “Last week the Premier announced that he will spend $225 million to speed up allowing alcohol sales in convenience stores and gas stations.” Mantha said. ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid additional charges in relation to a weapons-related investigation. On November 1, 2023, members of the South Porcupine OPP Detachment, North East Region Crime Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Response Team, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Canine Unit, Critical Incident Command, Crisis Negotiators, OPP Aviation, and the Hate Crime Extremism Unit of the ...

Police have identified the deceased in a suspicious investigation, which is being treated as a firearm-related homicide, in Egan Township. On May 23, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a deceased person in a wooded area in Egan Township. The deceased has been identified as Marcel THOMA, 30 years old, of Petawawa. Police continue to make attempts ...

Today, Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, released a joint statement: “Canada and Ontario recognize that our collaboration is imperative to solving the housing crisis. That is why we are pleased to share that an agreement has been reached on a revised action plan from Ontario that ...

Aujourd’hui, Sean Fraser, ministre du Logement, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités, et Paul Calandra, ministre des Affaires municipales et du Logement de l’Ontario, ont publié la déclaration suivante : « Le Canada et l’Ontario reconnaissent qu’il est impératif de collaborer pour résoudre la crise du logement. C’est pourquoi nous sommes heureux d’annoncer qu’un accord a été conclu sur un plan ...

For our first day of the summer, we had 15 golfers come out. 1st place – Jen, Barb and Paul – 37 2nd place – Lise, Dan – 38 3rd place – Judy, Ray – 38 Least Putts – Cheryl, Andre Closest to Pin # 3- Ralph Closest to Pin # 7 – Dan Voucher Draws $20 Home Building Centre ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Clearing this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low plus 3. Northeast Forest Fire Update: The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region. ...

Peacefully at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the age of 71. Beloved spouse of the late Gary Martel (2022). Loved mother of Melissa Kearns and Stephen Krzyzanowski. Proud grandmother of Spencer Bensette. Predeceased by her parents Wilma (nee Maki) and Leslie Shewfelt. Sister of Aileen Ethier and Lesly Reid (David). Loved aunt of ...

A cattle tractor trailer driver and an off-duty OPP officer avoid head on collision with an oncoming tractor trailer on Highway 17 west of the Town of Bruce Mines. On April 29, 2024, shortly 5:30 p.m., an off-duty East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was operating their personal vehicle and travelling to work for a night shift in the ...

Nous sommes très chanceux de vivre dans une région accidentée et magnifique avec tant de merveilles et d’opportunités naturelles à notre porte. Quel privilège d’appeler cet endroit chez soi. Lorsque je voyage et que je rencontre des gens, il est facile de comprendre pourquoi les entreprises associées au voyage et au tourisme à Algoma-Manitoulin ont toujours bénéficié de la force ...

We are so very fortunate to live in a rugged, beautiful region with so many natural wonders and opportunities at our doorstep. What a privilege to call this place home. As I travel and meet people, it’s easy to see why businesses associated with travel and tourism in Algoma-Manitoulin have historically enjoyed economic strength and stability. But in life, things ...

The Wawa Public Library, then known as The Michipicoten Public Library opened its doors in May of 1954 in the basement of Sir James Dunn School. Mrs. Ruth Eldridge was appointed as the library’s first Librarian. The Library soon outgrew the space in the school and a place in the new Township of Michipicoten Municipal building was allocated to the ...