Community

Thank you

Thank You to the Adult Learning Centre for the generous donation to the Wawa Dolly Parton Imagination Library for the donation and allowing us to sell popcorn, chips and nuts at the Prom Dance. Thank you to the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre for the generous donation of all the supplies for making popcorn including machine. Also to Mitch Hatfield for ...

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Between the Covers – March 18

The Wawa Public Library is pleased to welcome retired Judge and published author, Norm Douglas for a book reading and signing! Norm, who was born in Hawk Junction is touring to promote his new book “You Be the Judge” and will be at the Wawa Public Library on Friday, April 5th from 1-3 pm! Please join us in welcoming home ...

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L’élastique s’est cassé pour les organismes de services aux personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle de l’Ontario

Alors que je me rendais dans les cliniques habituelles de ma circonscription, une amie m’a invitée à me joindre à elle et à son mari pour profiter de son saumon d’érable appétissant, dont elle sait qu’il est l’un de mes repas préférés. J’ai noté que son processus différait du mien alors que les ingrédients étaient pratiquement les mêmes que ma ...

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St. Monica’s Church – 3rd Sunday of Scrutiny

MEDITATION by Father Duolomane (Joe) Meditation He 5.7-9 The letter to the Hebrews tells us that Jesus experienced suffering and anguish in the face of death. Faced with persecution, he prayed and begged God who could save him from death. Jesus’ prayer was answered. How was Jesus’ prayer answered when he died? Jesus was not praying for deliverance from death, ...

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NELEMANS, Cornelius Peter ‘Neil’

On February 27, 1944, Cornelius Peter Nelemans was born as the third child of Jacob and Joan Nelemans.  Born in the village of Breda, North Brabant Netherlands. By the 50s, their family of five settled in the Milverton Listowel area as farmers.  In 1962, Neil began his carpentry career assisting in the building of Midwestern Childrens Centre by Palmerston.  On ...

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Stella Dorrance (nee Piaskoski)

It is with great sorrow that her sons announce Stella’s passing on March 10, 2024, peacefully at Waterford Retirement Residence in Kingston, in her 97th year. Loving wife of the late Don Dorrance; cherished mother of Tom (Nancy Dorrance), Bob (Gail Drummond), Jim (Mary Lou Hagan) and Rod. Dear sister-in-law of David (Ashley Miller) and aunt of Kathy deGast (John ...

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OPP – How fraudsters want you to send money

It is important to be able to recognize and understand the ways fraudsters try to steal your funds today, compared to 20 years ago. Awareness can play a key role in preventing potential victims from losing their hard-earned money. With the use of cryptocurrency, online banking, and the internet readily available on mobile phones, fraudsters have many avenues to access ...

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East Algoma OPP – Two arrested for drug offences after highway traffic stop

Two people have been arrested and charged for drug offences following a traffic stop on Highway 17. On March 12, 2024, shortly after 11:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Highway 17 in Blind River. Upon speaking ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Charges laid after Disturbance on Hwy 101

SE OPP Wawa

A verbal dispute has resulted in a criminal charge for a local individual. On March 12, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a disturbance on Highway 101, east of Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and charged with Uttering Threats ...

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One Year Later, Police Still Seek Information for Missing Person

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Garden River First Nation are partnering to enhance efforts to locate missing 39-year-old Jake Corbiere. Jake has not been seen or spoken with family or friends since March 12, 2023. Garden River First Nation is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for anyone who provides information that leads to finding Jake. “Jake’s ...

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SSM OPP – Charges laid after dispute

On March 5, 2024, shortly after 5 pm, the Sault Ste Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call in Goulais River on Mission Road. The accused and the victim were engaged in a verbal argument over damage to the victim’s property. Subsequently, this led to the property owner being physically assaulted. As a result of the investigation, Robert ...

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Nipigon OPP – Traffic Complaint leads to Impaired charges

One individual is facing impaired charges following a traffic complaint. On March 8, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a motor vehicle driving erratically through a construction zone on Highway 11 in Ledger Township. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Through ...

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Nipigon OPP – Traffic Complaint leads to Impaired charges

A traffic complaint has led to one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation. On March 10, 2024, just before 7:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of an erratic and suspected impaired driver on Highway 11/17 near Hurkett Loop Road. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made in Arson Investigation

One person has been arrested and charged in an arson investigation in Elliot Lake. On March 6, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Elliot Lake Fire Department responded to a suspicious fire on College Place in Elliot Lake where multiple camper trailers were destroyed. As a result of the investigation, Jacob PEART, ...

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