Dec 11, 2017 @ 10:53 This photo of the beautiful moon and Canadian flag was taken just outside of Michipicoten High School.
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Fatal Collision Closes Hwy 17 east of McKerrow
Dec 11, 2017 @ 10:22 On Monday, December 11, 2017, at approximately 4:40 am, the Manitoulin and Espanola Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Sudbury-Manitoulin District Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Baldwin Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 east of Mckerrow in Baldwin Township. Preliminary information is that an ...
Read More »Horwath tables bill to protect families from pre-pay hydro meters
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is introducing a new law to ban pre-pay hydro meters, protecting people from having the electricity cut off if they don’t feed the meter. “When it comes to hydro bills, Kathleen Wynne has brought us one disappointment after another, from the sell-off of Hydro One to her $40-billion borrowing scheme that will send hydro ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – December 11
Dec 11, 2017 @ 07:54 Weather – Cloudy. Snow beginning this morning. Amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 27 this morning. Tonight will see periods of snow ending late this evening then partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 25. Wind chill minus 33. Roads – 2017-12-11 – early morning ...
Read More »Winner of Wawa Fire Department Early Bird Draw
Dec 10, 2017 @ 13:41 As posted on Facebook – Congrats to Andre and Jocelyne Bedard on winning the $1000 early bird winner of the Wawa Fire Dept Annual Cash Draw, thank you for your support !!! ( Tkt # 2786 )
Read More »Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board Appoints Bill Murphy to Board
Dec 10, 2017 @ 13:11 The Board of Trustees of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) has approved the appointment of Bill Murphy to the Board. Mr. Murphy, who served on the Board from 2011 to 2014, was approached to replace Laurie Aceti who announced her resignation last month. He accepted the appointment. “I was pleasantly surprised when approached ...
Read More »Wawa Man charged with Fail to comply with Recognizance
Dec 10, 2017 @ 12:40 On Thursday December 7, 2017 at approximately 4:10 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a Wawa residence regarding an unwanted male person. At the scene investigation revealed that the male was in breach of a recognizance. As a result a 28 years old Wawa, Ontario male was ...
Read More »Liberals vote to defeat NDP amendment to protect vulnerable road users
Dec 8, 2017 @ 20:47 NDP MPP for Parkdale-High Park Cheri DiNovo today said she was surprised and disappointed after Liberal members of the legislature’s Justice Policy committee voted to defeat an NDP amendment to Bill 174 that would have protected vulnerable road users. “This would have saved lives,” said DiNovo. “It is surprising and disappointing that the Liberals ...
Read More »SE OPP Chapleau – Breaking Non-Communication Order leads to charges
On Monday December 4, 2017 at approximately 6:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment had occasion to observe a male and a female together at a Chapleau business. Further investigation revealed that the male was in breach of a recognizance. As a result a 36 years old Chapleau, Ontario male was arrested and charged ...
Read More »Municipality has an Ice Resurfacer – Arena Ice available to use
Dec 8, 2017 @ 20:42 Please be aware that as of Saturday, December 9th, 2017 the Arena Ice at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center will return to normal service. The arena will open at 6 a.m. on schedule. Staff has received a newer Ice Resurfacer to use for an extended period of time. This resurfacer is in better condition and ...
Read More »Wawa Student is Finalist in LCBO “Think of Me” bag campaign
Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:20 Over the past several weeks, elementary school students across the province have put their creativity to work in support of LCBO’s annual Think of Me Bag campaign, which raises awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. Today, the organization proudly announces the five finalist bag designs: Ella Maric, Grade 7, St. Joan of Arc, ...
Read More »Zoltan – Fjällräven Polar! Can we get him there?
Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:16 Zoltan is slowly climing in the ranks. Share the story throughout your networks. Remember every person can only vote once, and must be a member of Facebook. Dec 7, 2017 @ 07:16 Zoltan Pinter is hoping to participate in a grand adventure – sorta like one of those bucket list items. He has signed ...
Read More »United Way has hot chili cook-off at Superior East Detachment
Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:07 A tweet from the Northeast OPP – It warmed up in Wawa as the @UnitedWayhot chili cook-off unfolded. #NER #OPPmembers from Superior East Detachment were joined by #SaultSteMarie #OPPmembers. Raising money for the United Way to support our communities.
Read More »Mixed Curling Standings – December 8
Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:03 Team Rank Wins G.P. LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 5 5 TERRIS, Tom 1 5 5 BOYD, Katherine 3 3 5 HALL, Jennifer 3 3 5 HOFFMANN, Jim 5 2 4 SPENCER, Reg 6 1 5 McCOY, Joe 7 0 5 SZEKELY, Marc 7 0 4 Schedule for Thursday – December 7, 2017 Ice 1 Ice 2 ...
Read More »Snow Squalls between Montreal River and St. Joseph Island
Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:01 5:14 AM EST Friday 08 December 2017 Snow squall warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A very strong lake effect snow band continues to affect areas near the eastern Lake Superior shore early this morning. The most intense portion of this band ...
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