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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Febuary 9

On Sunday, the thought was on Isaiah 40:21-31. Isaiah is chastising the Israelites for not listening to God, not seeing what He had done creating this world and all that is in it. Do they not know the power of God? He will listen, He will see and He will do, if we just but ask.  Quote: God without man ...

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Friday Morning News – February 9

Weather: Today – Periods of rain mixed with snow changing to snow this afternoon. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature falling to +1 this afternoon. Tonight – Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -1. News Tidbits: Curling fans might enjoy the Ontario ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – February 8

RANK WINS G.P. TAVELLA, Debbie 1 8 9 BONITZKE, Wendy 2 6 9 BLANCHET, Emma 3 5 10 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 3 5 9 LESCHISHIN, Barb 3 5 8 PARSONS, Rochelle 3 5 9 BUSSINEAU, Denise 7 4 7 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 7 4 10 LOWE, Cheri 7 4 9 MATHIAS, Danette 7 4 9 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 7 4 9 SPENCER, Diane ...

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Thursday Morning News – February 8

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h late this morning. High +6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this evening. Low +2.

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TALIAN, Erzsebet

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother: Erzsebet (Liz) Talian, on Monday, February 5th, 2024 peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre.   Erzsebet is predeceased by her husband Janos (John) Talian and survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Liz) Talian-Clarke (Robert), son Stephen (Steve) Talian, and predeceased by her ...

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CASE, Della Marie

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, ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges Laid after Driver Crashes in their own Driveway

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 ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – February 6

Team Rank Wins GP LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 10 12 TERRIS, Tom 1 10 12 FAHRER, Tom 3 7 12 MITRIKAS, Eric 3 7 12 McCOY, Joe 5 7 12 HALE, Ron 6 5 12 TERRIS, Spencer 7 3 12 REID, Michael 8 0 12 Game schedule for February 12th: Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 LESCHISHIN FAHRER HALE ...

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Tuesday Morning News – February 6

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +5. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -1. Wind chill -3 overnight. News Tidbits: The organizers of the Chapleau Pike Ice Fishing ...

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Ontario’s Public Health Services: Creeping to the brink of collapse

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 ...

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Les services de santé publique de l’Ontario : au bord de l’effondrement

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 ...

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Between the Covers – February 5

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 ...

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Nipigon OPP – Three separate Drivers Charged with Impaired

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 ...

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Morning News Tidbits – February 5

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +2. Wind chill -11 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -4. Wind chill -6 this evening. News Tidbits: The Wawa Ice Fishing Derby is a month away – and organizers have stated that they will ...

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