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Last Sunday was the Third Sunday of Advent and the pink candle was lit, the candle of Joy. On this third Sunday of Advent we light this candle symbolizing joy – acknowledging the reality that joy often bursts out of pain, hardship, and failure. Joy often comes to us unexpectedly, especially when we have given up on life, joy reminds ...

MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong), Deputy Leader of the Ontario NDP and Official Opposition critic for Indigenous and Treaty Relations issued the following statement in condolence to the family of missing youth Mackenzie Moonias: “Our thoughts and hearts are with Mackenzie’s family members, their friends, leadership, and the community during this sad time. I send my condolences to everyone impacted by ...

Over the past decade, many colleges and universities in Northern Ontario have significantly increased international student enrolment to compensate for a decline in domestic enrolment. This decline resulted from a shrinking population of young adults and decreased public funding. Demographic trends are set to shift, however, as the 18 to 21 age group in Northern Ontario is projected to grow ...

A physical altercation has resulted in numerous criminal charges for a local resident. On December 17, 2023, shortly after 4:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Ontario Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Allan TURNER, 30 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with the following: ...

A traffic complaint from a concerned citizen has resulted in impaired charges for a local resident. On December 16, 2023, shortly before 6:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver on Mission Road in Wawa. Officers located the suspect vehicle and investigation revealed the driver had ...

Olivia et Noah continuent de figurer en tête de liste des prénoms de bébés les plus populaires de l’Ontario en 2022. Olivia occupe la première place des prénoms de fille depuis plus d’une décennie, soit depuis 14 années d’affilée. Cette année, nous ajoutons Chloe, qui figure pour la première fois parmi les 10 prénoms les plus populaires, soit au septième rang, à ...

Olivia and Noah continue to top the charts as Ontario’s most popular baby names in 2022. Olivia has held the top spot for girls for over a decade, with 14 consecutive years as number one. This year, we also welcome Chloe to the top 10 list for the first time, tied with Isla for 7th place. When it comes to ...

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 17, 2023, at approximately 12:45 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment, along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Fire, responded to a serious three-vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and two passenger motor vehicles on Highway 11/17 near ...

On December 15, 2023, at 5:41 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay and Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments, Shuniah Volunteer Fire Department, and Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11-17 in the area of Superior Shores Road involving a tractor-trailer unit and a passenger vehicle. Highway 11-17 was closed ...

The Festive season is certainly in full swing now. I have already attended more events and celebrations throughout the riding than I can count. I’ve been following this tradition for more than a decade now. The traditional song says, “It is the most wonderful time of the year.” I join constituents where they live, work and play during this holiday ...

All children are invited to stop in at the library and ask for a BINGO card and then find the holiday symbols hidden around the library. When all the symbols have been found, we will enter the child’s name in for a prize draw! The BINGO card highlights some of the celebrations throughout the month of December through to February ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has implemented the CAMSafe program. CAMSafe is a program aimed at creating a database of residential and commercial security cameras within a community that may act as a resource for police when investigating offences/crime. When a police officer uses the CAMSafe database they will see a map of the local ...

On December 14, 2023, shortly after 10:45 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to assault that had taken place at a residence on Groth Road in Town of Goulais River. Investigation determined five (5) individuals attended the residence looking for a person that wasn’t at this home. Two of the individuals took ...

Members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are currently investigating a fire that occurred in the Town of Marathon involving a fatality.   On December 15, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Marathon OPP Detachment, Marathon Fire Department and Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a structure fire on Sund Crescent ...

(August 1, 1954 – December 8, 2023) After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, we announce with heavy hearts the passing of Greg at Lady Dunn Hospital, Wawa. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Shirley, his daughters Jessica (RJ), Suzanne and Whitney, his grandchildren Amelia, Cole, Emma, Peter, Phoenix and Preston and by his sister Theresa Smith (Garry). ...