A Wawa man has been identified as the driver killed in Monday's vehicle rollover north of Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police say 31-year-old Donald Carroll-Burns was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency services responded to the single vehicle collision on Highway 17 around 8 o'clock Monday morning, finding a northbound vehicle had crossed the oncoming lane of traffic, entering the ditch, where the vehicle rolled.
Pair of Candidates For Vacant Dubreuilville Council Seat
Dubreuilville has a pair of candidates to fill a vacant Council seat.
Prompted by the resignation of Leandre Moore last month, Dubreuilville Council had requested expressions of interest for potential replacements to serve the remaining two years of Council's term, with two long-time residents submitting their names: Patrick Sigouin and Gerard Joseph Levesque.
Council had approved an interview process to help determine the appointment, most likely set to happen in their next meeting, on October 14th.
PHSD Confirms More COVID-19 Cases
More cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Sudbury.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts has confirmed three more cases in Greater Sudbury, one travel-related and the others from contact with a travel-related case.
It brings the health unit's total to 108 cases, six of which are "active" at this time.
The neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit has also confirmed another case - noted to be a 60 to 79-year-old in self-isolation outside of the health unit's region - leaving it with five "active" cases.
Algoma Public Health and the neighbouring Thunder Bay District Health Unit each have two "active" cases.
PHSD Reports Another COVID-19 Recovery
Another COVID-19 recovery's been reported in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is currently reporting only three of its 105 confirmed cases are now "active", down one from yesterday.
The health unit confirmed three cases in Greater Sudbury in recent days, two travel-related and one stemming from contact with a case of unknown exposure.
The neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit's also showing another recovery, with only four of 82 reported cases still "active", while Algoma Public Health and the neighbouring Thunder Bay District Health Unit each have two "active" cases at this time.
Fatal Vehicle Rollover North of Sault Ste. Marie
One person is dead after a vehicle rollover north of Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 17 around 8 o'clock Monday morning, finding a northbound vehicle had crossed the oncoming lane of traffic, entering the ditch, where the vehicle rolled.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene - their name is being withheld, pending notification of next of kin.
COVID-19 Pandemic Cancels This Year's Wawa & Chapleau Ice Fishing Derbies and MVFA Annual Cash Draw
A group of popular local traditions have been cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Wawa Ice Fishing Derby's Board has announced the 30th annual event is being postponed to March 2022, with a release stating the derby's operated with four "prime purposes": promoting fishing, tourism, and economic development in Wawa and surrounding area, but also promoting quality of life - and that's "the highest concern", with the "continuing uncertainty" of the outbreak leading to the derby's postponement.
They further note the 2020 derby was "a great success" with more than 1300 participants, with the board looking forward to celebrating the 30th derby "in an even more special way".
Meanwhile, the Rotary Club of Chapleau's announced the "painful decision" to postpone the 2021 Chapleau Pike Ice Fishing Derby until February 2022.
Club President Luc Tessier says the decision was made in a unanimous vote by the club, as this is normally the time when preparations would begin - especially to obtain the truck for the annual draw - but there is too much uncertainty.
Tessier adds one of the main problems the club faced related to insurance.
Tessier expresses hope for the 2022 event, but notes the main factor will likely be whether there's an approved COVID-19 vaccine that will work well.
The club's also noted it is looking into ways to continue supporting Chapleau, such as another fundraising event like a draw, but nothing is confirmed at this time.
Back in Wawa, the Michipicoten Volunteer Firefighter's Association annual cash draw has been called off for this year, with a statement from the association's executive noting that many events have been cancelled this year, while social distancing and the transferring of cash and tickets at various businesses and events "would be impossible for everyone's safety and well-being", though the association is looking to return for the 2021-22 draw.
PHSD Confirms New COVID-19 Cases in Greater Sudbury
More cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Sudbury.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts has confirmed three more cases in Greater Sudbury in recent days, including two travel-related cases and one stemming from contact with a case of unknown exposure.
It brings the health unit's total to 105 cases, four of which are "active" at this time.
The neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit has five of 82 reported cases still "active" while Algoma Public Health has two of 32 "active" and the neighbouring Thunder Bay District Health Unit has two of 106 still "active".
Impaired Driving Charge for Alberta Man in Dubreuilville Area Collision
Local police have charged an Alberta man with impaired driving after a collision near Dubreuilville.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to the collision on Goudreau Road around 8:45 last Friday night, with officers determining at the scene that the driver was impaired by alcohol.
The 32-year-old from Grand Prairie, Alberta, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), and was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension while the vehicle impounded for seven days.
He's been released from custody with a future court date.
Pair of Chapleau Teens Charged in Theft and Mischief Incidents
A pair of Chapleau teens are facing theft and mischief charges.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say they received multiple complaints of theft and mischief last Thursday morning, including reports that multiple vehicles had been rummaged through and damaged the night before while some municipal property and vehicles were vandalized.
Arrested are a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, each charged with three counts of mischief - destroy or damage property, three counts of trespassing at night, and one count of theft under $5000 from a motor vehicle.
The younger teen has also been charged with two counts of fail to comply with undertaking.
Both were released, scheduled to appear at Chapleau's Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Spousal Assault Charge in Hornepayne Domestic Dispute
A spousal assault charge has been laid in a Hornepayne domestic dispute.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to the dispute around 6 o'clock Tuesday night, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old on a charge of spousal assault.
They've been released from custody, with a future court date.
32nd COVID-19 Case Reported in Algoma
Algoma Public Health's reporting another case of COVID-19.
The health unit says its 32nd case is in the Sault Ste. Marie area, and stems from international travel - the individual's self-isolating and close contacts have been notified.
They're the second active case for the health unit, which recently declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Sault Ste. Marie's FJ Davey Home.
The health unit's reminding everyone to practice physical distancing as any close contact could be a close exposure, further emphasizing that masks or face coverings must be worn in all indoor public spaces in Algoma, as well as other settings where physical distancing can't be maintained, and indoor private gatherings are limited to no more than ten people by law.
The neighbouring Thunder Bay District Health Unit's also reporting a new case in the Thunder Bay area, the health unit's 106th, leaving it with two active.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts still has three active cases out of the 102 it has reported, while the neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit has five out of 81 still active.
Hornepayne Man Charged With Impaired Driving After Towing Boat With ATV
A Hornepayne man's facing impaired driving charges after a complaint of an ATV towing a boat with a passenger consuming alcohol.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say they received the complaint last Wednesday evening, with officers finding the ATV and driver on a gravel road just south of Hornepayne - officers determined the driver was impaired by alcohol, leading to their arrest on charges of: operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs; operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus); and two counts of operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code.
The 58-year-old's been released from custody with a future court date, though he's also been issued a 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension and the vehicle's been impounded for 45 days.
Algoma Public Health Confirms 31st COVID-19 Case
Algoma Public Health's reporting its 31st - and only active - case of COVID-19 - and an outbreak at a Sault Ste. Marie long-term care home.
The health unit says it's a case of unknown exposure - evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie and area - while FJ Davey Home in the Sault has confirmed this is the second time staff surveillance testing resulted in a positive in one week, prompting an outbreak declaration as of Saturday, September 19th.
A-P-H notes individuals with possible close contact exposure at the facility have been notified, and anyone who has not been contacted is not considered a close contact, though anyone concerned you may have been affected can call the health unit.
The neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit's also reporting a new case, its 81st, a James and Hudson Bay region resident between 20 and 39 years old - it's the seventh active case for that health unit.
Meanwhile, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit's confirmed a new case in an unspecified First Nation community.
Combined with a new recovery, it leaves the health unit with one "active" case.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts still has five active cases out of the 102 it has reported.
Public Help Requested in Thefts From Hawk Air Camps
Crime Stoppers is asking for public help identifying suspects in a theft at a pair of Hawk Air camps.
Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District Crime Stoppers says Superior East Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at Easey Lake - north of Missinaibi - sometime between July 8th and August 14th.
A fourteen-foot aluminum boat, two 12-volt car batteries, a charge controller for solar panels, 3 cruise-a-day tanks, and six cruise-a-day gas lines were taken, an approximate value of $6500.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
Chapleau Marking Rail Safety Week
Chapleau's promoting rail safety, to mark Canada Rail Safety Week.
Mayor Michael Levesque says Canadian Pacific requested the Township help promote rail safety this week, with Council agreeing to do so.
Canada's 18th Rail Safety Week starts today.
Neighbouring Health Units Report More COVID-19 Cases
More cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts has announced its 102nd case, a Greater Sudbury resident with no travel or contact with a known case, meaning unknown exposure.
Combined with a few more resolved cases, this leaves the health unit with five "active".
Over the weekend, the neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit reported two cases: a person 19 or younger in the James and Hudson Bay region and a 40 to 59-year-old in Timmins - the 79th and 80th cases for the health unit.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit still has one active case - its 104th - while Algoma Public Health has no active cases at this time, though it did report its 30th case on Friday, saying it was already resolved - the case was detected through staff surveillance at Sault Ste. Marie's FJ Davey Home.
Hours Expanding for Wawa's COVID-19 Assessment Centre
Hours are expanding for Wawa's COVID-19 assessment centre.
Starting this week, the centre's not only open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but also 8:30 am to 8 pm Tuesday and Thursday.
Assessments - which are free - are still by appointment, by calling 705-914-1114.
This comes after the assessment centre moved from the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre to beside the Lady Dunn Health Centre, using the ambulance entrance at 17 Government Road.
The provincial government currently recommends getting tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms, are concerned you might have been exposed, or think you are at risk, such as an essential or health care worker.
Deadline Nearing for Prospective Dubreuilville Councillors
Time's running out for prospective Dubreuilville councillors to show interest.
Prompted by the resignation of Leandre Moore last month, Council's requested expressions of interest for potential replacements, who would serve the remaining two years of Council's term.
Qualified candidates must submit an application form - available from the Township - and a resume by 2 pm next Monday, September 28th.
An interview process is planned to help Council determine the appointment.
Lady Dunn Health Centre Board Meeting
The board of directors for Wawa's Lady Dunn Health Centre are meeting tonight.
A board meeting will be held by teleconference at 7 this evening, with anyone requiring more information directed to call Hannah Garland at 705-856-2335, extension 3210.
APH Confirms 30th COVID-19 Case, But Already Resolved
Algoma Public Health's reporting another case of COVID-19 - but it's already showing as "resolved".
The health unit is giving few details about its 30th case, saying the exposure category is "unknown" - evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie and area - but the case is already "resolved" and close contacts have been notified.
FJ Davey Home in Sault Ste. Marie's confirmed the positive test stems from staff surveillance - the second time this month - but it has determined this won't affect the long-term care facility's scheduled indoor, outdoor, and caregiver visits.
The previous positive test put the facility in a presumptive outbreak, but FJ Davey Home later stated the case did not result in the home going into an outbreak and it was - in fact - cleared of any risk of a COVID-19 outbreak following further testing.