Assault and Threat Charges After Wawa Incident

A Wawa resident's facing assault and threat charges after an incident in town.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to a reported assault at a Churchill Avenue residence around 1:45 in the afternoon last Sunday, May 24th - on arrival, officers were advised the accused had left the scene, though they were located and arrested on Ganley Street early Thursday afternoon.
The 31-year-old woman has been charged with assault, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, and failure to comply with undertaking.
She's been released from custody with a future Wawa court date.

Impaired Driving Charges After Chapleau Traffic Complaint

Impaired driving charges have been laid after a traffic complaint in Chapleau.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to the complaint on Beech Street around 4 o'clock Friday afternoon, though officers ended up stopping the vehicle on Birch Street - the driver ended up registering a "fail" on an Approved Screening Device and was arrested, taken to the Chapleau OPP detachment for further testing.
The 70-year-old Chapleau man's been charged with operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
Though he's been released from custody - with a future Chapleau court date - the man's been issued a 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension while his vehicle's been impounded for seven days.

Michipicoten Golf Club Opens for Season, With Restrictions

Wawa golfers can soon start hitting the greens.
The Michipicoten Golf Club opens today, though General Manager Karl Benstead notes there are some changes, starting with tee times.

Benstead adds there are limits to the number of people playing together.

Benstead notes that restriction means leagues will not be starting yet, while many tournaments have been cancelled - and he further warns that carts will be limited to one person, or two people if they live together.
The driving range and clubhouse are closed - except for the washroom - while the pro shop uses a "drive through window" to serve customers.

More Local COVID-19 Recoveries Reported

Algoma Public Health's reporting 20 of its 21 reported cases are considered "resolved", though it is still awaiting results from more than 470 tests.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts earlier this week reported all 64 of its reported cases are considered "resolved", including 2 deaths.
It has not confirmed a new case in two weeks, though it's still investigating nearly 820 cases.
The Porcupine Health Unit says only 2 of its 65 reported cases are still "active" with no new cases in seventeen days, though it's still investigating over 175 other cases.
It has reported seven deaths linked to COVID-19.

Small Forest Fire Being Observed Near Wawa

Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is "observing" a small forest fire near Wawa.
The ministry says "Wawa 2" is a 0.3 hectare fire discovered Wednesday, located on the south shore of Dodds Lake, at the north end of Lake Superior Provincial Park - it's currently listed as "being observed".
It's the only local fire reported, though there are a few others reported near Greater Sudbury and the Quebec border.

Chapleau Man Charged in Early Morning Break-In

A Chapleau man's facing multiple charges after an early-morning break-in.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say officers were called to a break-and-enter on Ash Street in Chapleau around 3:30 this morning, finding a person attempting to break into an abandoned weapon - police say the man ran toward the officers "wielding an object in his hand", prompting "several warnings to stop" before police used a conductive energy weapon on the man.
The 52-year-old's been charged with two counts of assault peace officer with a weapon and one count each of break, enter a place with intent to commit indictable offence and possession of break-in instruments.
He's been released from custody, set to appear in Chapleau court at a later date.

Chapleau Student Appointed ADSB Indigenous Student Trustee

A Chapleau student will serve as one of the Algoma District School Board's student trustees next school year.
The board says its new Indigenous Student Trustee is Amara Ruffo, who will be entering Grade 12 at Chapleau High School.
Ruffo's noted to be from Chapleau Cree First Nation and the Marten Clan, and is vice chair of the board's Northern Indigenous Youth Council, though she'll become chair for the coming school year.
She's also involved in the Mushkegowuk Youth Council, and led various initiatives in the school and broader community.
Also appointed as student trustees are Emily Hewgill of Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School in Sault Ste. Marie and Evan Tyler of Elliot Lake Secondary School.

Chapleau Council Appoints New Health Unit Representative

Chapleau Town Council's appointed a new representative at the local health unit.
After multiple attempts to fill the role, Mayor Michael Levesque explains Council confirmed the appointment Monday night.

Principal of Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School - and a former Council candidate - Tessier will serve the remainder of a term linked to Council's, meaning she'll serve about two years before her appointment will need to be re-confirmed.
Chapleau's previous representative, Rita Pilon, retired in December, after eighteen years in the role.

Nominations Open for Chapleau's "Buddy Swanson" Volunteer Awards

Nominations are open for Chapleau's annual "Buddy Swanson" volunteer awards.
Mayor Michael Levesque encourages the community to participate.

Mayor Levesque says residents can submit as many names as they feel are appropriate, noting the deadline is 4 pm on June 19th.
The submission form and details can be found on the Township's website.
Details for the award presentation will be announced later.

Heat Warning Issued for Chapleau & Gogama Areas

Caution is being urged as a heat warning's been issued for the Chapleau and Gogama areas.
Environment Canada says daytime temperatures today and tomorrow will near 30 degrees - with humidex values in the mid- to upper-30s - considered the first "heat event" of the season, expected to ease as a slow moving cold front brings rain on Thursday.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts warn the heat can lead to heat stroke, heat exhaustion, fainting, heat rash, heat cramps, and more issues, with older adults, young children, pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses, alcohol or drug users, the homeless, and those working or exercising in the heat most at risk.
To deal with the heat, the health unit recommends wearing loose-fitting light-coloured clothing made of breathable fabric, drinking plenty of liquids, seeking shade, and taking breaks from the heat.

More Local COVID-19 Recoveries Reported

Locally, Algoma Public Health's reporting another "resolved" case - that means only 4 of its 21 reported cases are considered "active", though it is still awaiting results from more than 350 tests.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts - meanwhile - is reporting all 64 of its reported cases are considered "resolved" - including 2 deaths - and it has not confirmed a new case in several days, though it's still investigating over 200 other cases.
The Porcupine Health Unit says only 2 of its 65 reported cases are still "active" with no new cases in more than two weeks, though it's still investigating nearly 150 other cases - it has reported seven deaths linked to COVID-19.

APH Confirms 21st COVID-19 Case and Porcupine Health Unit Reports 7th Death

Algoma Public Health reported a new case over the weekend.
Few details have been revealed about the health unit's 21st case, except that it's unknown how the person was exposed to COVID-19, evidence that there is local community spread.
Figures on the health unit's website show the case is in the Sault Ste. Marie area, where the site says there is evidence of community spread, though it does warn community spread is still possible - and even likely - in all regions of Algoma, even north Algoma, where no cases have been reported so far.
Including this latest case, Algoma Public Health has five active, with 16 considered "resolved" and no deaths, though it is waiting on results from 379 tests.
Meanwhile, the neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit's confirmed its seventh COVID-19 related death, a woman in her 70s who was admitted to hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 on April 21st - the case is also noted to be related to the outbreak declared at Timmins and District Hospital on May 11th.
There is some good news from the health unit, which says it has had no new cases in the last fourteen days, with only 3 of its 65 confirmed positive cases still considered "active".
It is still investigating 168 other cases.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts similarly has not reported a new case in several days, with only 3 of 64 cases considered "active", though it's still investigating 213 others.

Chapleau Council Holding Another Electronic Meeting

Chapleau Town Council's holding another electronic meeting tonight.
Included on the agenda for the meeting is a delegation from Newmont Porcupine, as well as a resolution to appoint a representative to the local health unit, Public Health Sudbury and Districts.
Council will also discuss Peace Park clean-up and planting, negotiations with RYAM, medical services retention and recruitment, and the Buddy Swanson volunteer awards.
Members of the public can listen in on tonight's meeting by calling 1-800-974-5902, entering conference ID 5116623 - the meeting starts at 6:30.

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