Local & Area News

At 5:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Snow Squall Watch stating that Lake effect snow squalls are likely to begin later today and continue into Thursday. Lake effect snow squalls off Lake Superior are expected to develop later today as colder air moves into the region. Heavy snowfall with local accumulations of 15 to 25 cm is possible. The snow ...

From the family: The church is now invite only. Most know if they are on the church list. However, there could still be unforeseen issues with the number of seats at the church. We have contacted most (where possible) who are invited but to make things go more smoothly, please arrive at the church before 10:30 a.m. to see if ...

Men’s Curling Semi-Finals were played last evening. Going on to Final Championship Game are Team Spencer Terris and Joe McCoy. Battling for third 3rd Place will Teams Ron Hale and Eric Mitrikas. These games will be played on Wednesday, April 3rd. The Men’s Bonspiel will be April 5-7, 2024. Congratulations to the Ladies Curling League on hosting a fantastic Bonspiel ...

A White River resident is facing criminal charges after a domestic dispute. On March 23, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Superior Street in White River. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old person from White River was arrested and charged with: Spousal Assault Mischief ...

One individual has been arrested and charged following a motor vehicle collision at a local gas station. On March 26, 2024, just after 3:30 a.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a request to stop a motor vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 11/17 towards the Township of Nipigon. Shortly after, officers received a report ...

Today Michael Mantha, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin, released the following statement in response to the 2024 Ontario budget: “The Ford government has again failed to provide relief for Northerners with it’s 2024 budget. Most of the big items in this budget were reannouncement of previous spending commitments. At the same time, the government fell short when it came to social services, ...

Read the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario Read highlights of the 2024 Budget Read the Backgrounder: Economic and Fiscal Overview Read the 2023 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Building a Strong Ontario Together Today, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario. Like the rest of the world, Ontario continues to face economic ...

Lire le budget de 2024 : Bâtir un Ontario meilleur Lire les points saillants du budget de 2024 Lire le document d’information : Aperçu économique et financier Lire Perspectives économiques et revue financière de l’Ontario 2023 – Bâtir un Ontario fort ensemble Aujourd’hui, le ministre des Finances, Peter Bethlenfalvy, a rendu public le budget de 2024, Bâtir un Ontario meilleur. ...

Today during question period Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, called on the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to open a dialogue with the forestry sector in Ontario about the pressures facing the industry.   Mantha expressed concern that the minister’s office has not reached out to the businesses in Northern Ontario who are affected by the idling of the pulp ...

Aujourd’hui, au cours de la période de questions, le député provincial d’Algoma-Manitoulin, Michael Mantha, a demandé au ministre des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts d’entamer un dialogue avec le secteur forestier de l’Ontario au sujet des pressions auxquelles l’industrie est confrontée.   Mantha exprime préoccupée par le fait que le cabinet du ministre n’a pas communiqué avec les entreprises du ...

The highway has been reopened. Hwy 17 is closed from the junction of Hwy 17/519 to White River). ON511 states the highway is closed at Fungus Lake. The highway was closed due to weather.

The Wawa Public Library is pleased to welcome retired Judge and published author, Norm Douglas for a book reading and signing! Norm, who was born in Hawk Junction is touring to promote his new book “You Be the Judge” and will be at the Wawa Public Library on Friday, April 5th from 1-3 p.m. Please join us in welcoming home ...

Easter Week: The Arrest and Crucifixion of Jesus ( A meditation in which we pray for the disciples) Come with the disciples to the place of crucifixion. We go reluctantly. It is easier not to get involved. We think we are all united for Jesus, and then Judas proves a betrayer. It is hard to believe that a good friend ...

Weather: Today – Periods of rain. Risk of freezing rain early this morning. Rainfall amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain changing to a few flurries overnight. Rainfall amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to ...

It’s well known that Canada is facing a “silver tsunami.” According to the Canadian Institute for Health Research, over the next 20 years, Canada’s senior population is expected to grow by 68%. This means there will be an unprecedented number of seniors moving, whether downsizing to smaller homes, moving into retired living communities, or relocating to be closer to family. ...