Local & Area News

Dec 18, 2017 @ 08:45 Community Christmas has been a fixture in the community for years. This year featured many of the same events, but added Mrs. Claus reading, and some exquisite face painting. Many adults even enjoyed the toothpick/marshmallow building with their children. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves – Marry Christmas!  

Dec 18, 2017 @ 08:43 On Christmas Day 2017, hometown DJ/producer Kilotile is releasing a new album “Prodigy”. On December 5th, the artist posted a photo on his Facebook page and Instagram that he is at his studio working on his new album. Prodigy will be followed by another new album, featuring featured artists. The Canadian producer said that he is ...

Dec 18, 2017 @ 08:33 The Community Christmas Day Committee 2017, would like to thank the following, for their generosity and support. My sincere apologies if we have missed anyone.    Robyn Marshall Davidson   Sponsors and Donors: Canadian Tire Store, Children’s Aid Society, Donald L. Davidson Fuels Ltd, École l’Escalade, École sec Saint Joseph, JJAM FM, Lakeside RV Resort and Campground, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Michipicoten Fire ...

Dec 18, 2017 @ 08:17 One of the things that draws many individuals into the political arena is an intense desire to help those who are most vulnerable in our society or who have been wronged by the system. I say this is true for many individuals of all political stripes. In all honesty there is no doubt in my ...

Dec 18, 2017 @ 08:10 5:22 AM EST Monday 18 December 2017 Special weather statement in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Significant snowfall likely tonight into Tuesday. Snow at times heavy is expected to develop this evening for areas close to Lake Superior. ...

Dec 18, 2017 @ 07:45 Weather – Flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High zero. Tonight – Periods of snow. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h before morning. Temperature steady near zero. Roads – 2017-12-18 – early morning report ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 6 6 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 5 6 BOYD, Katherine 3 4 6 HALL, Jennifer 4 3 6 HOFFMANN, Jim 4 3 5 SPENCER, Reg 6 1 6 SZEKELY, Marc 6 1 5 McCOY, Joe 8 0 6 Schedule for Thursday – December 7, 2017 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Hoffmann ...

Dec 17, 2017 @ 14:19 April 26, 1930 – December 7, 2017 Peacefully passed away with family by his side at Maple View Extendicare on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Nan for 56 years. Much loved father of Peter and Lisa Jane. Proud Grandpa of Brian, Adrian, Chris and Branden. Special Uncle “Grump” ...

Dec 17, 2017 @ 08:45 Dans un esprit de fête familiale,  les élèves de la 7e et 8e année de l’École Saint-Joseph de Wawa, accompagnés de leur enseignante, Mme Emilie Welsh, de Mme Lucille Vachon-Case, directrice, de Mme Isabella Impératori, enseignante et de M. Brandon Vachon-Case, enseignant, se sont rendus à l’hôpital Lady Dunn pour une visite mémorable avec nos ...

Dec 15, 2017 @ 18:02       There are so many homes decorated. I had an accomplice drive around yesterday evening while I shot photographs of more than 344 homes. 344+ homes are decorated, that is amazing! Take a couple of minutes and watch the video of homes, and then go for a drive yourself.   There is no ...

Dec 15, 2017 @ 16:08 The Lady Dunn Health Centre is proud to announce that it has achieved “Accreditation with Commendation” from Accreditation Canada.   Accredited with Commendation is “for organizations that go beyond the requirements of Accreditation Canada and are commended for their commitment to quality improvement.”  The decision follows a recent on site assessment completed in early November 2017 as ...

Dec 15, 2017 @ 16:03 Dr. Josée Thériault, a Sudbury Internist-Intensivist, is the new Critical Care Clinical Lead for the North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN).   In this part-time position, Dr. Thériault will support the implementation of the provincial Critical Care Strategy — which is designed to improve access, quality and system integration — working closely with ...

5:41 AM EST Friday 15 December 2017 Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Another Alberta Clipper will sail southeastward across the Great lakes today, bringing flurries and perhaps a brief snow squall or two with it. While snowfall amounts will likely be limited to the ...

Dec 15, 2017 @ 08:19   Ontario511 has tweeted: HWY17 WB at Batchawana, lane and WB Shoulder are blocked due to a collision.

Dec 15, 2017 @ 06:0   OPP Communications for the Northeast Region has tweeted: COLLISION: #Hwy17 110km W of #SaultSteMarie – 2 Tractor trailers partially blocking highway. There are no other details available at this time.