Local & Area News

Since the start of the school year in September, Elsa McGregor has held the position of Prime Minister of the Student Parliament at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa). As part of her role, this grade 11 student also sits on the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon Student Senate. This political committee, which serves as a forum for the Prime Ministers of CSC ...

Depuis le mois de septembre, Elsa McGregor occupe le poste de Première ministre du Parlement des élèves de l’École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa). Dans le cadre de ses fonctions, cette élève de 11e année fait également partie du Sénat des élèves du Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon. Ce comité politique, qui sert de forum pour les Premiers ministres des neuf écoles secondaires ...

Public opinions are sought in a new online poll about the Great Lakes, water quality issues and other topics related to restoring and protecting this unique freshwater system. “We hope that people answer our poll and also share it far and wide so that we can collect views and ideas from thousands of folks throughout the Great Lakes region and ...

On February 17, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Municipality of Huron Shores. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., police observed a pick-up truck strike a snowbank twice on Ansonia Road and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver, police determined alcohol had been consumed. The driver was arrested and transported to Blind River ...

For the third consecutive year, six local cultural attractions are partnering to offer Saultites a value-added family pass for March Break. Each pass allows a family unlimited visits to the Sault Ste. Museum, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Entomica Insectarium, Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site (ECNHS), Art Gallery of Algoma and Sault Ste. Marie Public Library during March Break (March 9, ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this morning. High +2. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -5. Wind chill -7 overnight. News Tidbits: Confederation College has announced a 12-week program that is designed to equip individuals with the skills they need ...

Official Opposition Ontario NDP are heading into the upcoming legislative session focused on practical solutions for issues facing Northern communities: “Communities in Northern Ontario have always faced unique challenges, and things have only gotten worse under this government,” said Sol Mamakwa, Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition NDP. “Increased cost of living, food insecurity, and unaffordable housing significantly add to ...

With the start of the legislative session, I am eager to bring my Private Member’s Bill, the Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee Act (Bill 13), to the assembly on February 22nd. Readers will already know just how often we get calls from constituents regarding the grant, but more generally access to healthcare across the riding. With every new session ...

Avec le début de la session législative, j’ai hâte de présenter mon projet de loi privé, la Loi de 2022 sur le comité consultatif des subventions aux résidents du Nord de l’Ontario pour frais de transport à des fins médicales (Projet de loi 13), à l’assemblée le 22 février. Nos électeurs savent déjà à quel point nous recevons des appels ...

The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord and Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon have rescheduled the April 19th Professional Activity Day to Monday, April 8, 2024.   The change will ensure there is no school for students on Monday, April 8, 2024, the day of the solar eclipse, which is expected to occur at or near dismissal times and result in temporary ...

Last Sunday the message was on Jesus in the wilderness being tempted by Satan.  Our journey and the journey of Jesus may be similar. Through hardship we develop stronger character and that is what Jesus did; Satan offered an easy life and He refused.  Here is an adage that you might find reflects on your life. I Asked God I ...

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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sault Ste Marie Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) seized approximately $214,000 in stolen property, approximately $38,000 in Canadian currency, approximately $5000 in US currency and approximately $4000 in drugs. In January 2024, the OPP’s CSCU, Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, and the Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit, began a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) investigation related ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill -28 this morning. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -2. Wind chill -6 overnight. News Tidbits: Welcome to Calvary Pentecostal’s new Pastor, Luke Benjamin. We also welcome his wife ...

Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the Family Day holiday: “There is nothing more important than spending time with loved ones. That’s what makes Family Day so special. Our government is hard at work to support Ontario families in every region of our province. Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, we’re rebuilding our economy with better jobs and ...