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Thursday Morning News – November 9

Weather: Today – Snow changing to periods of rain mixed with snow near noon. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. Local snowfall amount 5 cm. Wind becoming west 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. Tonight – Periods of snow mixed with rain ending this evening then cloudy with 30 ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Lake Superior Provincial Park – Searchmont)

Nov 9, 2023 at 06:19 4:49 AM EST Thursday 9 November 2023 Weather Advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Hazard: Additional local snowfall amounts of 7 to 14 cm. Timing: This morning through tonight. Discussion: Lake-enhanced flurries will develop this morning. Local snowfall ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana) OPEN

Nov 9, 2023 at 06:04 The highway has been opened. Nov 8, 2023 at 18:58 At 6:50 p.m. Hwy 17 was closed from Wawa to Batchawana (Jct of Hwy 17 & Hwy 563) due to weather conditions.

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Ontario Honours Past and Present Military Service by Indigenous People

Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs issued the following statement in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day: “Today is a day to remember and show gratitude to the thousands of Indigenous Veterans and those currently serving in the military who have helped keep our country safe in times of war and military conflict. First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have ...

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L’Ontario rend hommage au service militaire passé et actuel des peuples autochtones

Aujourd’hui, Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée des vétérans autochtones : « Cette journée est une occasion de penser et d’exprimer notre gratitude aux milliers d’Autochtones vétérans et actuellement en service dans l’armée, chargés d’assurer la sécurité de notre nation en temps de guerre et lors de conflits militaires. Les ...

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Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous Veterans Day

November 8, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Veterans Day: “Today, we recognize, honour, and celebrate Indigenous Veterans who have helped uphold peace, protect democracy, and defend freedom here in Canada and around the world. We also remember the great sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples who have put their lives on ...

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Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion de la Journée des vétérans autochtones

Le 8 novembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante pour souligner la Journée des vétérans autochtones : « Aujourd’hui, nous saluons, honorons et célébrons les vétérans autochtones qui ont contribué à maintenir la paix, à protéger la démocratie et à défendre la liberté, au Canada comme ailleurs dans le monde. Nous nous souvenons également ...

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Wednesday Morning News – November 8

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Snow beginning near noon. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 1. Wind chill near -8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Light snow with risk of freezing drizzle. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near =1. Wind chill near -5. News Tidbits: If someone ...

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Ontario Increasing Funding for Indigenous Energy Support Programs

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The Ontario government is building more clean energy projects to reduce electricity costs in Indigenous communities by increasing funding for the province’s Indigenous Energy Support Programs by $5 million, bringing the total annual investment to $15 million. 93 projects from across 58 indigenous communities will receive funding from the programs in 2023 which will help promote Indigenous leadership in the ...

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Ontario to expand Ornge fleet

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The Ontario government is investing over $108 million to expand Ornge Air Ambulance’s fixed wing fleet with four additional state-of-the-art planes and replace their existing eight fixed wing fleet. This investment will ensure Ornge’s air ambulance service can continue to provide Ontarians, especially those living in rural and remote communities, with consistent access to high-quality urgent care. “Our government recognizes ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges laid after Drug Warrant Executed

On October 2, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at an apartment on Beckett Boulevard in Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, approximately 384 grams of suspected crack cocaine (approximate street value $77,000), nunchucks, a digital scale, packaging material (dime bags), approximately $2700 ...

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DOCHERTY, John Bruce

John passed away at the Toronto General Hospital on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the age of 65. He was born in Wawa and lived most of his life there. John was the son of the late Mamie (Mary) Houston and the late Archie Docherty. He is survived by his sister Dorothy (Chris), their three children Alex (Jasmine), Beth and ...

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MILLETTE, Alfreda “Freda”

(1935-2023) Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the age of 88 years. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Alphege. Cherished mother of Jean-Guy (Rachelle), Nicole Imbeault (Réginald), Lise Kiddle (late Andrée Sauvé), Eddie, Daniel and Donald. Proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother of many.   At Freda’s request, cremation has ...

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Ontarians showcase a strong support for Hospitals Split the Pot Lottery

Ontarians have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to supporting healthcare.  Through a new joint lottery, launched in October, participants not only have the opportunity to WIN BIG, but are also investing in healthcare excellence across the province. In an astonishing display of enthusiasm, the lottery has seen ticket sales skyrocket to over $600,000 in just over two weeks since its launch, ...

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