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March 6, 1943 – February 4, 2024 Passed away surrounded by her children at the FJ Davey Home on February 4, 2024, at the age of 80. Loving mother to Wayne (Sherry), Mike (Heather) and Tracey (Quintin). Grandmother to Tiffany (Craig), Kristen (Harry), Brooke (Joey), Tara (Mike), Josey, Ryce (Mason), and Quintin Jr. Great grandmother to Emersyn, Kinsley, August, Henry, ...

On February 5, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic complaint on Gillanders Road in Elliot Lake. Police received an earlier complainant regarding a known driver revving their car engine who was believed to be impaired. The vehicle was later located after the driver crashed into a pick-up truck in ...

I am getting a bit concerned about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s welfare. Seeing him across the aisle when the House sits, he looks fine. But I have noticed something that maybe he and others close to him just are not aware of at the moment. Yet, the problem seems quite apparent to many Ontarians. I am starting to think that ...

Je m’inquiète un peu du bien-être du premier ministre de l’Ontario, Doug Ford. En le voyant de l’autre côté de l’allée lorsque la Chambre siège, il a l’air bien. Mais j’ai remarqué quelque chose dont peut-être lui et d’autres proches ne sont tout simplement pas au courant. Pourtant, le problème semble tout à fait évident pour de nombreux Ontariens. Je ...

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week is “Unnatural Death” by Patricia Cornwell, “The Watchmaker’s Hand” by Jeffery Deaver, “The Mystery Guest” by Nita Prose. New in Audio Books this week is “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano. En Français, nous avons “La Maison aux Lumières” par Donato Carrisi. Come on in and check it out! Staff Pick of ...

Three separate drivers are facing charges of Impaired Operation after a busy Saturday night for members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment. On February 3, 2024, at approximately 5:40 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted in Pays Plat First Nation. As a result of the traffic stop the driver of the vehicle was issued a roadside screening device ...

Feb 5, 2024 at 07:26 Baylie has been found and is now with her family. Jan 20, 2024 at 08:26 This beautiful puppy has been missing since Friday, January 12th, 2024. She was last seen behind the Lady Dunn Health Centre by the trail. Her name is Baylie. Please contact Julie at (705) 852-5910 if you see her.

Meditation by Father Duolomane (Joe) In the Bible, the Book of Job tells us about one of the greatest unsolved problems of human life: suffering. While Job expresses the suffering of man to which he finds no answer, the Gospel tells us that Jesus came out of kindness to help all human beings. He devoted part of his life to ...

It is always devastating news when there is a diagnosis of cancer – particularly so in the case of a young person. Dustin Wenmann, a former resident of Wawa (parents Duane and Mary Ellen) has been diagnosed with a large cancerous tumour in his thigh. Dustin has completed one round of chemotherapy in Toronto and yesterday started the second round, ...

On January 31, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a disturbance at a local bar on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined there was a commotion involving four patrons in and outside the bar. One of the patrons engaged in an argument with the bartender that led to ...

The Conservative Party of Canada is proud to announce Parm Gill as the newest common sense Conservative candidate. “Parm will be an asset to our common sense Conservative team in our mission to axe the tax, build the homes, fix the budget and stop the crime,” said Pierre Poilievre. The Conservative Party is proud to be attracting a number of ...

  Mayor Melanie Pilon attended the 2024 ROMA Conference last week and took part in several learning sessions, delegations, and meetings with other Mayors from across Northern Ontario. This included attending the Northern Ontario Women Mayor’s Caucus meeting to support the start-up of a political advocacy group made up of female politicians from across the North.   Mayor Pilon presented ...

Last Sunday we enjoyed sharing our service with St Paul’s United in Marathon. (by internet). This coming Sunday is the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany.   Scripture Readings for this week are: Isaiah 40: 21-31  Those who wait upon God shall renew their strength. 1 Corinthians 9:16-23  I have become all things to all people for the gospel’s sake Mark 1: ...

One individual faces a lengthy list of charges following several break and enter investigations. On January 23, 2024, just before 6:00 p.m., members of the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of numerous break and enters that occurred in the Manitouwadge area. An investigation into the incidents was launched shortly after. Through investigation, police identified ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario appuie le plan d’Ontario Power Generation (OPG) visant à passer aux prochaines étapes de la remise à neuf des unités « B » (unités 5 à 8) de la centrale nucléaire de Pickering. Une fois remise à neuf, la centrale de Pickering produirait au total 2 000 mégawatts (MW) d’électricité, ce qui équivaut à alimenter deux ...