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On March 27, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver after receiving complaints of impairment while driving with kids in the car. At approximately 4:30 p.m. police received multiple calls reporting that a known family member was driving around drunk with children in the car. The complainants had made attempts to have the driver stop, but she ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 14 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill minus 14 overnight.

On March 28, 2024, shortly before 10:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 near Rabbit Blanket Lake, approximately 30 kilometres south of Wawa. One person has been confirmed deceased as a result of the collision. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as ...

The highway has been re-opened. Mar 28, 2024 at 15:14 The highway remains closed at this time.   Mar 28, 2024 at 10:36 Highway 17 has been closed between Wawa and Batchawana due to a collision. ON511 is stating that the closure is due to a collision. Reports to Wawa-news is that the collision at Old Woman Bay.

Split the Pot Lottery’s 13 grand prize winners were revealed to the public on Monday after the jackpot soared to a final total of $1,077,915. Congratulations to the winners: One winner (60% of the final payout) | Winnings: $646,749.00 Bill B. of Toronto, Ticket #57643979 Two winners (20% of the final payout) | Winnings: $107,791.50 each  Erika G. of Guelph, ...

The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, effective October 1, 2024. This 3.9 per cent annualized wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) and brings Ontario’s minimum wage to the second highest in Canada. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is helping nearly one million workers earn ...

One individual is facing charges following a theft and stolen motor vehicle incident. On March 26, 2024, just before 9:30 a.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a stolen motor vehicle travelling westbound on Highway 17. Further investigation revealed that the same motor vehicle was involved in a gas theft incident in White River. ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to receive reports from victims who have been contacted by fraudsters claiming to be bank investigators from their financial institution, local law enforcement, or one of their online merchants. In these cases, the victim is told that there have been suspicious charges on their bank card, credit card or online bank accounts. Fraudsters state ...

Yesterday, March 27th, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, introduced the Waterpower Day Act, 2024. “Waterpower contributes one quarter of Ontario’s electricity, and it has been a cornerstone of Ontario’s grid for more than a century.” Mantha said. “In Northern Ontario, waterpower is an important economic driver providing affordable, reliable and renewable energy for communities.” “With more than two-hundred facilities right across ...

Weather: Snow Squall Warning Today – Flurries with risk of snow squalls. Local blowing snow. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -3. Wind chill -5 this morning and -7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 70% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -11. Wind ...

Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA) welcomes the 2024 Provincial budget announcement that the Government of Ontario will make a new investment to extend the successful Greenlands Conservation Partnership (GCP). The province has announced a $20 million investment to GCP to conserve areas of significant ecological importance in Ontario, and promote the importance of healthy, natural spaces. Greenlands Conservation Partnership funds ...

At 4:47 a.m. Environment Canada continued the Snow Squall Warning. Lake effect snow squalls are expected to continue through this afternoon. The highest snowfall amounts are most likely to occur south of Wawa with local additional accumulations of 15 to 25 cm likely. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Rapidly ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the age of 97 years. Loving daughter of the late Evelyn and Mace Wardrop. Loving mother of the late Robert Campbell (Ivy) and David Campbell (Raelynne). Proud grandmother of Heather, Amy, Mark, Katherine and Ryan. Cherished great grandmother of Jackson, Alex, Matthew and Jacob. Dear ...

Last week, students and staff at École secondaire catholique Trillium in Chapleau celebrated International Francophonie Day! In addition to proudly displaying their green and white clothes, the students had the opportunity to take part in various fun interactive activities to test their knowledge of the world and Canadian Francophonie.   Created in 1988, the International Francophonie Day (Journée internationale de ...

La semaine dernière, les élèves et les membres du personnel de l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) ont souligné la Journée internationale de la francophonie! En plus d’afficher fièrement leurs vêtements verts et blancs, les élèves ont eu l’occasion de prendre part à diverses activités interactives pour tester leurs connaissances de la francophonie mondiale et canadienne. La Journée internationale de la ...