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The Wawa Family Health Team Welcomes Dr. Matt Breton

Welcome to Dr. Matt Breton who joined the Wawa Family Health Team as of January 1, 2024. Matt obtained his medical degree and completed his family medicine residency at the University of Toronto. He first visited Wawa in 2020 after completing the LSPP Coastal Trail with his partner Janna. Enamored with the landscape, he returned as a resident in 2021 ...

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Between the Covers – January 22

The 1st Wawa Scouts in partnership with the OPP and the Wawa Public Library, will be hosting an Antibullying Q & A Session at the library on January 24th, 2024 from 5:30-6:30. OPP Constable Ashley Nickle will be leading the discussion. There will be a display of books that support antibullying for all participants to view. The library will provide ...

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East Algoma OPP – Assistance Sought in Missing 5-year-old UPDATE #2

Jan 22, 2024 at 07:36 The OPP safely located 5-year-old Nakina and arrested mother and driver.   On January 20, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., the Dryden OPP conducted a traffic stop with a westbound silver pick-up truck on Highway 17 in the Town of Dryden. The pick-up truck initially attempted to evade police but eventually later stopped. Police located 5-year-old Nakina ...

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Jagmeet Singh commits to fight for the 400 workers of AV Terrace Bay Mill

On Friday, Canada’s NDP leader Jagmeet Singh – accompanied by Yuk-Sem Won, NDP candidate for Thunder Bay-Rainy River—committed to fight for the federal government to support the 400 workers of AV Terrace Bay Mill after meeting with leaders of the United Steelworkers Local 665. “The closure of the mill has catastrophic impacts for the 400 workers who were laid off, ...

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Jagmeet Singh s’engage à défendre les 400 travailleuses et travailleurs de l’usine AV Terrace Bay

Vendredi, le chef du NPD du Canada, Jagmeet Singh, accompagné de Yuk-Sem Won, candidate du NPD dans la circonscription de Thunder Bay–Rainy River, s’est engagé à se battre pour que le gouvernement fédéral vienne en aide aux 400 travailleuses et travailleurs de l’usine AV Terrace Bay après avoir rencontré les leaders de la section locale 665 du Syndicat des Métallos. ...

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MIKUS, Irene (nee Nesbitt)

Peacefully at Extendicare Maple View on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the age of 83. Predeceased by her husband Micheal Mikus. Mother of Eric (Kelly), Randy (Loretta), Tim (Janice), Roy and the late Loren. Grandmother of Liana, Kristine, Matthew, Jamie, Michelle, Samantha, Peyton, Micheal and Meridan. Great grandmother of Brianna Roy, Jackson Roy, Jaxson Gutman and Ella Gutman. Daughter of ...

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Have you seen Adrian (Gabe)?

The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) are requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing person. On January 16, 2024, shortly after 2:00 p.m., WTPS received a report of a missing person from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory. Investigation revealed that Adrian (Gabe), 33-years-old, was last seen leaving his residence on Linda Street shortly before being ...

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Second Annual Indigenous Lands Symposium – Jan 22 – 25th in Timmins

The annual Indigenous Lands Symposium initiated by the Wahkohtowin Innovation Centre returns for its second year, building on the success of the inaugural gathering. The upcoming symposium is set to take place Jan 22nd to 25th 2024 in Timmins and is poised to be a pivotal gathering for delegates, with an expected attendance of over 150 participants from across Ontario ...

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THIEL, Christa

Passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Joachim “Joe” Thiel (2011). Predeceased by her parents, Josef and his wife Martha (nee Seidel) Cioch. Christa married Joe, the love of her life, in Germany. They immigrated to Canada and settled in Wawa where they built two ...

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MANN, Sylvia (nee Wallace)

We regret to announce the passing of Sylvia Mann (nee Wallace) in her 79th year on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Daughter of the late Eugenia and Edward. Beloved wife of the late Bill Mann. Loving mother of Dot (Bill) and Tom (Luc). Grandmother of Jakob. Younger sister of Betty (Nils), Bill (late Jean) (late ...

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FENLON, Margaret Rose

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Rose Fenlon on January 9, 2024, in her 84th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Jack Fenlon for almost 60 years. Dearly loved mother of Steven (Ann-Marie), Krista and Kerry (Jeff). Adored grandmother of Kelly and Bryan Fenlon. Much loved sister of Hazel (Hank) Rundel of Port ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Impaired Charges laid after collision

A collision has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On January 13, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified of a single motor vehicle collision on Fox Lake Road near Chapleau. Through investigation, officers determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Chelsey BJORNAA, 23 ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges laid in Motel Break & Enter

On January 14, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter at a local motel business on Front Street in the Town of Spanish. Investigation determined the suspect entered the motel business office and stole a debit machine, possibly cleaning supplies and hockey equipment. Descriptors ...

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Checking in with Algoma-Manitoulin hospitals

We have now entered the period of the legislative calendar where MPPs are back in their constituencies for an extended amount of time. The Ford government recessed the legislature a week earlier than planned in December, which unfortunately meant that the legislation I was set to bring forward to improve the Northern Health Travel Grant will now have to wait ...

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Vérification auprès des hôpitaux D’Algoma-Manitoulin

Nous sommes maintenant entrés dans la période du calendrier législatif où les députés sont de retour dans leur circonscription pour une durée prolongée. Le gouvernement Ford a suspendu l’Assemblée législative une semaine plus tôt que prévu en décembre, ce qui signifie malheureusement que le projet de loi que je devais présenter pour améliorer le Programme de subventions accordées aux résidents ...

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