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Dubreuilville Town Council's considering a trio of by-laws.
While it gave first and second reading late last month, Dubreuilville Council's set to give third and final reading to by-laws on animal care and control, noise regulation, and property maintenance and occupancy standards - all three can be read in full on the Township's website.
Tonight's meeting begins at 7 pm.
A Toronto man will spend at least a decade behind bars for killing a Sudbury man just south of Wawa.
Houssein Hassan was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of parole for ten years after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the May 2019 death of 32-year-old Devin Collin, whose remains were found along Highway 17 in Rabazo Township - south of the Michipicoten River Bridge - nearly a month later.
Now-28-year-old Hassan was originally charged with first-degree murder but the Crown accepted his guilty plea for the lesser charge.
A Mississauga man charged with accessory after the fact to murder pleaded guilty to that charge in October 2021, when he was 24, and was given a conditional sentence of two years less a day, which was to be served in the community
The local English Catholic school board's warning more information - including about students - was likely compromised by a cyberattack just ahead of Christmas.
The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board had announced in January that the December 15th "cyber-incident" which caused an early start to the holidays saw the attackers steal "a significant number of files from a Board file server", warning at the time that employees employed in the last four tax years - 2019 to 2022 - were likely affected - with information such as social insurance numbers, date of birth information, compensation information, banking information, and garnishment information exposed - and it warned "some students and parents will likely be affected", but it would take time to go through the data to determine who was affected and "to what extent".
It now says further analysis of the data has led the board to inform certain students and more employees that their information was compromised - it is offering credit monitoring services to those individuals "as warranted and based on the type of information exposed".
HSCDSB says "delivering the notices was a major milestone in putting this difficult matter behind us", adding "we have learned from it and are continuing to strengthen our defences" and - while "security concerns themselves limit our ability to say more" - the board assures "our community...our efforts are multi-faceted, improve our defences against phishing attacks, and enhance our ability to detect intrusions should they occur", so they're "confident that we are better protected from the significant cyber security risks which face school boards across the province today".
The Municipality of Wawa's reminding anglers to get their ice huts.
A notice from the municipality warns ice huts - and their contents - found along William Teddy Park and the Wawa Lake shoreline areas or municipal boulevards will be impounded by Monday, May 15th.
Owners would need to pay $75 to get the hut and its contents back, and - if not claimed by the following Friday, May 19th - the huts and contents will be put up for public sale.
The Municipality's also reminding residents with water by-passes to turn off the valves by Monday, May 15th.
More COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting eight since Friday - all in Greater Sudbury - though known "active" cases dropped to 50, with eleven in hospital, one in an ICU.
There have not been any "active" cases listed for the northern Sudbury District (which includes Chapleau, Cartier, Foleyet, Gogama, and neighbouring First Nations) in six weeks, though the health unit is holding an "appointment only" COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its Chapleau office tomorrow.
Chapleau Town Council's set to meet tonight.
Included on tonight's agenda is a resolution to award the contract for the Recreation Centre Lighting Retrofit, as well as discussion about the annual Municipal Household Hazardous Waste day, murals, and the operating budget date.
There are also two "in-camera" items: one relating to Chapleau PUC, the other about the Integrity Commissioner.
The meeting will be held at 6:30 pm tonight, in Civic Centre Council Chambers.
Another COVID-19 death's been confirmed in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting its 186th in Greater Sudbury, bringing the health unit's COVID-related death toll to 214 - it last reported a death Wednesday.
It's also reporting thirteen new cases since Wednesday - twelve in Greater Sudbury, the other in the Manitoulin District - pushing known "active" cases up slightly, to 57, with eleven in hospital, two in ICUs.
The health unit is holding an "appointment only" COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its Chapleau office Wednesday, May 10th.
Wawa residents are being encouraged to strap on their shoes and get walking to support the local Alzheimer Society.
First Link Coordinator Chris Rask explains the annual Walk for Alzheimers is back.
Noting you can select "Wawa and Area" for the online pledge form or simply use a paper form, Rask encourages people to "walk where you are, in your own way, in the month of May".
Rask emphasizes that funds raised locally support the local office - which covers Wawa, Michipicoten First Nation, Hawk Junction, Dubreuillville, and White River - noting there are a number of services offered.
Rask says that also includes a Resource Lending Library, as well as the weekly Minds in Motion program and care partners for people living with dementia.
The Walk for Alzheimers will be held May 28th, so pledges must be in by then - you can register at walkforalzheimers.ca or call the local office at 705-856-0000.
Time is running out for the chance to get an extra smile with your coffee - and help support a local cause.
The annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign wraps up this weekend, after a week of selling "Smile Cookies" - in Wawa, they support Wawa and Area Victim Services, and Executive Director Beverly Boyd reminds the funds raised will help WAVS pay off a loan for a vehicle.
Boyd thanks everyone who has supported the fundraising campaign so far.
Another COVID-19 death's been confirmed in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting its 185th in Greater Sudbury, bringing the health unit's COVID-related death toll to 212 - it last reported a death April 11th.
It's also reporting twelve new cases since Monday - eleven in Greater Sudbury, the other in the Manitoulin District - pushing known "active" cases up slightly, to 52, with ten in hospital, one in an ICU.
The health unit is holding an "appointment only" COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its Chapleau office next Wednesday, May 10th.
The Municipality of Wawa's moving forward with two fire service-related reports.
In their meeting last night, Wawa Municipal Council accepted a staff recommendation to award the Loomex Group with the contract for both a Fire Services Review and a Community Risk Assessment.
Noting they're required by legislation, Fire Chief Kevin Sabourin explains the two projects.
Sabourin notes the request for proposals expected the reports to be delivered by the end of October, though that could be adjusted, if needed, as it would still put the municipality ahead of the legislated deadline.
While the budget had one review happening this year and the other next year, Council agreed to combine them - Treasurer Manuela Batovanja noted a number of other communities have done so - with the total project now budgeted $49,000 this year, a slight savings compared to what was expected when it was two separate items.
Council also agreed to plans for a "refresh" on the Municipal Strategic Plan, which stemmed from the Municipal Transformation Report prepared by Municipal Government Wayfinders in 2021, during the previous Council term - this "refresh" was noted to be a chance for the current Council to review the plan and give their own "stamp of approval".
More COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the region.
Algoma Public Health's reporting sixteen over the last week, up slightly from the previous week - seven were in the Sault Ste. Marie area, five in central and east Algoma, and four in the Elliot Lake area - pushing known "high risk active" cases up slighly, to twenty, with six in hospital, three in ICUs.
More COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting thirteen since Friday - twelve in Greater Sudbury, the other in the broader Sudbury District - though known "active" cases dropped to 49, with twelve in hospital, two in ICUs.
There have not been any "active" cases listed for the northern Sudbury District (which includes Chapleau, Cartier, Foleyet, Gogama, and neighbouring First Nations) in five weeks.
The health unit is holding an "appointment only" COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its Chapleau office next week on Wednesday, May 10th.
Chapleau Town Council will look at the 2020 financial statements this afternoon.
That's the sole item on the agenda for tonight's special meeting, which includes a delegation from KPMG while Deputy Mayor Lisi Bernier and CAO Denis Duguay are excused absences.
The meeting will be held at 4:30 pm, in Civic Centre Council Chambers.
Wawa Municipal Council's holding back-to-back meetings tonight.
First up is a Committee of the Whole meeting, though the agenda's slim, just including discussion on a 2023 "refresh" of the Municipal Strategic Plan.
That'll be followed by tonight's regular Council meeting, which includes a Cemetery Committee update and a resolution on updating the Oath of Office in reference to King Charles III.
The meetings will be held back-to-back, starting at 6:30 pm tonight in Council Chambers - they'll also be livestreamed through the Municipality's YouTube channel.
More COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting eight since Wednesday - all in Greater Sudbury - though known "active" cases dropped slightly, to 60, with twelve in hospital, two in ICUs.
There have not been any "active" cases listed for the northern Sudbury District (which includes Chapleau, Cartier, Foleyet, Gogama, and neighbouring First Nations) in five weeks.
The health unit is holding an "appointment only" COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its Chapleau office next week on Wednesday, May 10th.
As you pick up your morning coffee or a meal this week, you could get an extra smile to help support a local cause.
The annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign kicks off today, with proceeds from "Smile Cookie" sales at Tim Hortons Wawa supporting Wawa and Area Victim Services, and WAVS Executive Director Beverly Boyd notes funds raised help with the purchase of a van.
Boyd explains the van will assist the organization.
Boyd thanks everyone who's supported the campaign, including through the purchase of Smile Cookies last fall.
Kicking off today, the new Smile Cookie campaign continues to the end of the week.
Wawa residents are getting a chance to see the works of many local artisans - and get pick up some Mother's Day gifts - at the By Hand Festival this weekend.
Coordinator Maria Reid emphasizes the event is first and foremost a craft show.
Reid says there will be several vendors - a mix of returning and new, all local, with a variety of different works for sale - encouraging everyone to come out to the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre between 10 am and 3 pm Saturday.
Admission is by silver collection, to help cover the event's costs.
Another well-loved local event's also happening in Wawa this weekend: the UCW of First United Church's Thrift Shop returned last night, but continues from 1 pm to 4 pm and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm today, 9 am to 4 pm tomorrow, and 9 am to 8 pm Monday, which will be "Bag Day" all day and evening.
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision on Highway 144 south of Gogama.
South Porcupine OPP say a 50-year-old from Whitefish died as a result of the Tuesday morning collision north of Highway 560 in Chester Township.
While the highway reopened after thirteen hours, the investigation's continuing, with assistance from the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) unit.
More COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting thirteen since Monday - nine in Greater Sudbury, one in the broader Sudbury District, three in the Manitoulin District - though known "active" cases are down to 68, with thirteen in hospital, two in ICUs.
The neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit's reporting six cases over the last week - just over half of the previous week's count - it no longer breaks that down by region nor reports "active" case counts, but does show one currently in hospital.
