Judy Alice MAYHEW passed suddenly at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday November 28, 2018 at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of John Mayhew for 46 years. Cherished mother of Priscilla Parent (Glenn), Robert Mayhew, Alicea Boere (Gary) and the late Lawrence “Sonny” Mayhew. Proud [Read more]
NORTHERN ONTARIO – The CP Holiday Train is visiting Canadian communities for it’s 20th year and crossing our region, stopping in communities between Chapleau through to Thunder Bay on December 1st and 2nd (see schedules below). Each event is free, with CP encouraging attendees to open [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Township of Terrace Bay is hosting it’s 24th Annual Christmas Skating Party on December 13th from 6:30 – 8:30pm. There will be hot chocolate and cookies to enjoy (free) as well as a visit from Santa! [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge is hosting it’s annual Santa Claus Parade this Saturday, December 1st at 6pm but there’s more… Following the parade will be the lighting of the town’s tree in the traffic circle and finally warm up with hot chocolate and [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Friday November 23, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a traffic complaint regarding possible impaired driver. The driver was reported to be operating a snowmobile erratically within the town of Wawa. Officers [Read more]
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held its annual face-to-face Board of Directors meeting in Sudbury, Ontario on November 22 and 23, 2018. During the two-day meeting, Board members participated in several presentations and interactive sessions which included topics relating to the [Read more]
Greenstone OPP 10th Annual Stuff-a-Cruiser GREENSTONE, ON On Saturday, December 1, 2018, officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as well as members of the Superior North Emergency Medical Service (SNEMS) will be collecting food and other items in support of [Read more]
As the Holiday Shopping season kicks into full gear, we’d like to remind you to support your local businesses by shopping local! When you plan for your next purchase, please ask yourself- can this be purchased locally? Local retailers may surprise you with what they have in stock, or what [Read more]
Maurice Raymond “Butch” BOUCHARD passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Sunday November 25, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Dear son of the late Joseph and Blanche (nee Tessier) Bouchard. Butch was one of eight children and all have predeceased him but one sister. [Read more]
A presentation entitled, “Diving Superior’s Shipwrecks” will take place at 7 p.m., December 4th in ATAC building, room 1001 at Lakehead University. Infosuperior, Parks Canada’s Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area and Thunder Country Diving are cooperating to [Read more]
Like so many others, I was deeply saddened to learn the details of Tori Stafford’s tragic demise ten years ago when news coverage of her disappearance, murder, and the subsequent trial of Terri-Lynne McClintic and her accomplice shook Canadians to their foundation. This autumn, we learned [Read more]
Ontario is celebrating 16 outstanding seniors for their significant contributions to their communities and to the province after the age of 65. This year’s recipients of the Ontario Senior Achievement Awards include: Margaret E. Harris of Dorion, the founder and president of the Friendship [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – On Thursday, November 22, 2018 at approximately 7:04 pm, officers from the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 west of Schreiber A westbound vehicle collided with an eastbound vehicle on [Read more]
Maggie Friedna Sabourin passed away peacefully at her home in Mobert on Friday, November 16, 2018 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of John Sabourin. Dear mother of Jacqueline “Jackie” (Barry), Marcel, Gladys (Tony), Basil (Jessy), April (James) and the late Carmel. Very proud [Read more]
The Ontario Government recently announced that it will be changing the moose draw. The release below, (click here for full press release) included limited information regarding changes to moose management the government says will result in being “fairer, more accessible and simpler for [Read more]
