Local & Area News

Oct 16, 2017 @ 11:50 Unfortunately, the union representing our faculty and counsellors has elected to commence strike action against Ontario’s 24 public colleges. “OPSEU submitted a counter-offer Saturday that did far too little to close the gap between the Colleges and the union,” said Dr. Ron Common, Sault College President. There are three components at the heart of this labour ...

Oct 16, 2017 @ 08:53 Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries changing to 40 percent chance of rain showers early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 8. Tonight – mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low plus 5. Marine – Strong ...

Oct 15, 2017 @ 11:36 The LDHC Foundation’s Dream Vacation Raffle lucky winner is Maddy Besner of Sault Ste Marie. Maddy’s prize includes a$2,900 Dream Vacation and $1,600 cash or $4,500 cash prize. The draw took place in the hospital lobby on Wednesday, October 11th at 4:30 pm. Thank you to everyone who made this 7th annual raffle very successful! Much gratitude ...

Oct 15, 2017 @ 10:40 Weather – Periods of rain ending this afternoon then mainly cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h. Temperature steady near 6. Tonight will be partly cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low minus 2. Marine – Gale warning in effect.Wind northeast 35 knots diminishing to northwest 25 near noon and to northwest 10 this evening. ...

Oct 13, 2017 @ 10:08 Fire Prevention Week is almost over, but the messages that our Wawa Fire Department brings each year should be considered all year long. This year’s theme is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” First and foremost – do you have a working smoke alarm? If not get one! Working smoke alarms are required on every ...

Oct 13, 2017 @ 08:13 6:09 AM EDT Friday 13 October 2017 Special weather statement in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake Blind River – Thessalon Espanola – Killarney Manitoulin Island Greater ...

Weather – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of drizzle changing to 40 percent chance of showers near noon. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 13. Tonight – clearing this evening. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light overnight. Low plus 1. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind south 20 knots ...

Oct 12, 2017 @ 19:38 Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. today announces its gold production results for the third quarter of 2017 (“Q3”). Mr. Duncan Middlemiss, President and CEO commented, “As a result of improved development rates in Q2, we have significantly increased the mineable inventory of higher grade ore at the Eagle River Underground Mine. Milled underground tonnes increased 27% ...

Oct 12, 2017 @ 11:02 Last night the Northern Lights were out. Not as spectacular a light show as we have seen in August – but still beautiful. Enjoy!

Oct 12, 2017 @ 09:18 It is with pleasure that the All Aboard St. Marys citizens’ committee today welcomes a new group based in North Bay to the growing circle of citizens who are working to bring modern and sustainable rail passenger service to all parts of Ontario. “We are flattered that Eric Boutilier, the founder of All Aboard Northern ...

At 8 this morning the LDHC Foundation announced on thier facebook page that Madeline Besner of Sault Ste. Marie was the winner of the 2017 Dream Vacation Lottery. Over 1900 tickets (of the 2000) were sold. Organizers thanked everyone for their support, businesses and the ticket sellers – “Generous hearts do prevail in the communities that the Lady Dunn Health ...

Oct 12, 2017 @ 08:50 RT Minerals Corp. announces that, further to its news release of September 8, 2017, the Company has closed a private placement to raise gross proceeds of $383,090. The Company raised $230,000 through the sale of 4,600,000 non flow-through units priced at $0.05  and $153,090 through the sale of 2,187,000 flow-through units priced at $0.07. Each ...

Oct 12, 2017 @ 08:18 All Aboard Northern Ontario, a new grassroots advocacy group, today launched its campaign for the restoration of the Northlander passenger train and improvements to other rail and intercity bus services across Northeastern Ontario.   “The time for a determined and well-researched campaign to revive the Northlander is now,” says Éric Boutilier, founder of All Aboard ...

Oct 12, 2017 @ 07:57 Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 14. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight, increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 11. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind southeast 20 knots veering to south 20 this ...

Oct 11, 2017 @ 14:07     On September 28, students and staff from École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) took part in a hike at Orphan Lake. It was a beautiful day to visit the Lake Superior Provincial Park and students took with them some very valuable lessons.