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Hornepayne is holding their Candidates’ Night on Tuesday, October 20th, at 630 p.m. at the Hornepayne Elementary and Secondary School gym. Each councillor candidate will be given time to present themselves and their vision. Mayoral candidates will do the same after the councillor candidates. Those in attendance will then be able to approach the mic and ask questions of candidates. ...

As of October 16, 2026, following provincial guidelines, the Hornepayne Community Hospital has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in partnership with Northeastern Public Health. Please help us to protect our Residents and Patients. We are asking all visitors to follow these important safety measures: Masks are required at all times. Use hand sanitizer upon entry and exit. Postpone non-essential visits. Thank ...

On September 18, 2026, at approximately 2:16 a.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17 in Garden River, when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed near Belleau Lake Road. The vehicle was recorded travelling 122 km/h in a construction zone with a posted speed limit ...

Officers from the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have concluded a drug trafficking investigation that led to the arrest of a local resident. On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, shortly before 10:00 a.m., members of the Marathon OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a local residence, with assistance from Anishinabek Police Service (APS), ...

A traffic stop conducted during the OPP’s Thanksgiving weekend Operation Impact traffic campaign resulted in multiple charges after police determined a vehicle was speeding and displaying stolen licence plates. On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement on Causley Street in the Town ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an animal cruelty complaint after a dog was shot and later succumbed to its injuries in Thessalon First Nation. On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the East Algoma OPP and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to an animal cruelty complaint on ...

On October 6, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols on Taylor Street in Bruce Mines when the ALPR system alerted officers to a vehicle associated with a driver wanted in British Columbia in connection with intimate partner violence-related criminal charges. Officers initiate a traffic stop on ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service – as well as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre – have recently received several reports of scammers posing as cellphone service providers. Watch for these red flags: An unexpected offer for a discount, upgraded plan, or new device Pressure to act quickly or claims that an offer is available for a limited time You are ...

Close to 40  animals received spay/neuter and veterinary care during a four-day mobile clinic on Manitoulin Island, hosted by the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in partnership with the United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising. A total of 39 animals were spayed or neutered during the Oct. 1-4 clinic, preventing an estimated 2,000 potentially unplanned puppies and kittens. The ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute involving an edged weapon. On October 5, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m., members of the East Algoma OPP responded to a family disturbance at a residence on James Street in Iron Bridge. The investigation determined that the dispute began inside the residence and continued onto the front lawn of the ...

On Monday, October 5, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners within the Township of the North Shore. As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had breached a house arrest condition. At approximately 4:00 p.m., police made an arrest on Old Hydro ...

The rocks of Lake Superior tell us dramatic stories of the past and have been a source of inspiration for generations of artists. This September, join us on Saturdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm at the Visitor Centre to get inspired by the beautiful pebbles of Agawa Bay and create your own watercolour masterpiece! These workshops are beginner-friendly and all ...

Sault College congratulates Paul Orazietti, Director of Sault College Athletics and Student Experience, on his upcoming induction into the University of British Columbia’s Frank Gnup Wall of Honour as a Coach/Builder. Orazietti will be formally recognized on October 30 as part of the Wall of Honour’s 2026 class. Established by the Thunderbird Football Advisory Council, the Wall of Honour celebrates ...

Group Health Centre (GHC) is strengthening its primary care capacity with the graduation of four nurses from its Grow Your Own Nurse Practitioner (GYONP) program. Emilie Iacoe, Lee-Anne Jarrett, Brandon Miller and Kelsey West will join GHC’s primary care team and support the organization’s commitment to connect 6,000 Access Care Clinic patients with ongoing care. Launched in 2024, with support ...

On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Blind River. As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had committed criminal acts against their partner. With the assistance from the OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) a 39-year-old from Blind River ...