Assault & Threat Charges Over Chapleau Domestic Dispute

Assault and threat charges have been laid after a Chapleau domestic dispute.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to the dispute Tuesday afternoon, with investigation leading to the arrest of a 35-year-old Chapleau resident on a charge of spousal assault and two counts each of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court.
They've been released from custody, with a future court date.

Porcupine Health Unit Reports New COVID-19 Case - Outside of Region

A neighbouring health unit's reporting another COVID-19 case - but not in its region.
The Porcupine Health Unit says its 84th case is self-isolating out of the health unit's region, like the last reported case, leaving the health unit with four active cases, half of which are outside its region.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit - meanwhile - is showing a new recovery, leaving only 2 of its 107 reported cases still "active", while Algoma Public Health has three "active" cases and Public Health Sudbury and Districts has six.

Arson & More Charges Laid After Vehicle Fire Near White River

A Quebec man's facing arson and other charges after a vehicle fire north of White River.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police responded to the fire on the 500 Road north of White River early Sunday morning, observing a box-style commercial motor vehicle completely consumed by fire - the truck and contents had an estimated value of $300,000.
The next day, police received a call about a theft and vandalism to heavy machinery in the same area, with subsequent investigation leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old from Alma, Quebec, on charges of arson - damage to property, mischief over $5000, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, and four counts of fail to comply with probation order.
He's been remanded into custody, pending a bail hearing.

Trespassing and Uttering Threats Charges in Wawa Domestic Dispute

Trespassing and uttering threats charges have been laid after a Wawa domestic dispute.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to the incident early Saturday morning, with subsequent investigation leading to the arresting of a 29-year-old Wawa resident on charges of trespassing at night and utter threats to damage or injure animal.
They've been released from custody with a future court date.

Arrest After White River Disturbance

An arrest has been made after a disturbance in White River.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say they were called to a Superior Street address Sunday morning, finding a White River resident breaching court-ordered conditions - that led to arrest of the 34-year-old on two counts of fail to comply with probation order, though they've been released with a future court date.

Reopening Efforts Underway for Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre

Reopening efforts have begun at Wawa's Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre.
Community Services and Tourism Director Alex Patterson explains the facility's in the process of a "slow, phased-in" reopening - as approved by Council - starting with youth recreation programming, which traditionally makes up "the bulk" of the facility's evening programming and has been set as the top priority by Council.

That will be followed by the addition of seniors' recreation programming - which usually happens during the day - also to be phased-in over two weeks, followed by the third phase - which adds in adult recreation - also to happen over two weeks, though Patterson notes there's a level of uncertainty surrounding the later phases.

The fourth and final phase of the plan would allow "private and commercial rentals" - expected toward the end of November - though Patterson says "alternatives" are being explored, noting how the annual Fall Fair "essentially transformed" into last weekend's Goose Nest Market event.

As part of the reopening, staff have started ice-making in the rink - after receiving a key part earlier this week - with the ice expected to be ready just after Thanksgiving.

APH Confirms 33rd COVID-19 Case

Algoma Public Health's reporting another case of COVID-19.
The health unit is giving few details about its 33rd case, except that it's unknown how they contracted the coronavirus - considered evidence of ongoing community spread - though they're self-isolating with close contacts notified.
Figures on the health unit's website suggest the individual's in the Sault Ste. Marie area, the 28th case in that part of the region - this leaves Algoma with three "active" cases, all in the Sault area.
APH is reminding residents to practice physical distancing - as any close contact could be a possible 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 to follow size limits for social gatherings.
The neighbouring Thunder Bay District Health Unit's also confirmed a new case, its 107th, which is located in the Thunder Bay area - this leaves that health unit with three "active" cases, as well.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts still has six active cases out of the 108 it has reported, while the neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit has three out of 83 still active.

Wawa Man Identified As Driver Killed in Vehicle Rollover

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.

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.

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