Yearly Archives: 2018

Bumps, Babies and BEYOND Expo – Something for Everyone!

On Saturday, September 8th, at the Wawa Community Center from 10-3pm, over 45 exhibitors will be set up to greet attendees at the first annual Bumps, Babies and BEYOND expo! Touted as the biggest exposition to hit the north shore, this FREE event has something for everyone – from young to well seasoned.   Everyone is invited to come SHOP. ...

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Dakota House & Scott Ward to Perform at MCCC

Dakota House and Scott Ward will be entertaining everyone at the MMCC from 7 – 9 p.m., tonight and tomorrow evening. Scott Ward is an Ojibway entertainer who is originally from Manitoba, Canada but now calls Victoria, BC his home. Scott Ward travels extensively across North America as a full-time Comedy Hypnotist and Motivational Speaker. Scott is also a certified Teacher and ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Charge Chapleau Man with Possession

On Friday, August 24, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment had occasion to stop a motor vehicle at a local Chapleau business address and investigate the male driver. During the investigation police located a small quantity of what is believed to be marihuana and a small quantity of what is believed to be cocaine. ...

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Ontario Northland – Six nouveaux arrêts d’autobus aux hôpitaux facilitent désormais les déplacements à des fins médicales

Les patients et leurs proches qui habitent dans le Nord de l’Ontario doivent souvent se déplacer sur de grandes distances pour recevoir des soins de santé.  Plutôt que d’y aller en voiture ou de rechercher un autre moyen de transport, Ontario Northland offre un service de transport régulier quotidien à plusieurs hôpitaux de la région. De déclarer Tracy MacPhee, directrices ...

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Ontario Northland – Medical Travel Becomes More Convenient with Six New Stops at Hospitals

Receiving health care services in Northern Ontario often requires travel for patients and their families. Rather than driving or finding a ride, Ontario Northland is providing scheduled daily service to many of the region’s hospitals. “There was a transportation need in the North, and we met the need by developing this service,” states Tracy MacPhee, Director of Passenger Operations. “Our ...

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SE OPP Wawa Charge three local men with assault

On Saturday August 25, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a local Wawa address regarding a report of an assault.  Preliminary investigation revealed that a 20 year old male had been assaulted by three other males. As a result of the investigation, Dawson BERNATH (20 years) of Wawa, Ontario, was arrested and charged ...

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Tuesday Morning News – August 28

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature falling to 12 this morning then rising. UV index 6 or high. Marine Weather – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind north 20 knots diminishing to variable 10 near noon then increasing to northeast 15 early this evening. Wind backing to north 15 ...

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Severe thunderstorm warning

12:18 AM EDT Tuesday 28 August 2018 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville At 12:18 a.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking an area of severe thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain. Thunderstorms are moving over the area from Lake Superior. Wind ...

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Statement from MP Erin O’Toole on NAFTA

The Honourable Erin O’Toole, Conservative Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:   “Today’s news of a trade agreement between the United States and Mexico confirms that the Trudeau government has failed to advance Canada’s trade interests. For years, Conservatives have asked for a more serious approach from the Trudeau government on NAFTA, but the Liberals have ...

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Northeast Fire Region Update – August 27

On the afternoon of August 27, there are 25 active forest fires across the Northeast. All 25 fires are under control or being observed. There were no new fires confirmed today, at the time of this update. Parry Sound 33   This fire is under control at 11,362 hectares. To find an updated map of current travel restrictions visit Ontario.ca/forestfire ...

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FONOM names new Board and President

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) wishes to thank Mayor Al Spacek for his many years of Leadership and Dedication as President of FONOM. Mayor Spacek announced at the FONOM Conference this spring that he would not be seeking re-election in October. An election of Officers was held at the August Board meeting in Ottawa. The new officers are; ...

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Marathon OPP upgrade charges to Manslaughter from Aggravated Assault

On July 31, 2018, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unconscious male at a residence on Stevens Avenue in Marathon. Officers attended and confirmed that a 20-year-old male from Marathon was receiving medical attention from Superior North Emergency Medical Services. He was subsequently flown to Thunder Bay for further ...

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Progress being made on NAFTA – US and Mexico

The United States and Mexico have made significant progress in discussions to revise key portions of the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, Minister Wilson made the following statement: “With hundreds of thousands of jobs at stake, it is imperative that our country has a voice at the table and that a deal on NAFTA is reached.  The threat of ...

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Letter to the Salmon/Lake Trout Fishermen in Michipicoten Bay

I just came back (Friday August 25, 4 p.m.) from a walk on Driftwood Beach.  My old legs told me that one third of the way down the beach was far enough. I am absolutely amazed at the lack of litter so far this fishing season…. Well done!  I DID pick up two partial lure plastic bags, a couple of bottle caps, ...

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Investigation into Fatal Collision leads to Careless Driving & Drug Charges

On August 18, 2018 at approximately 4:15 p.m. officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 11, 40 km East of Longlac. A motor vehicle (small car) travelling Eastbound on Hwy 11 lost control, left the roadway, rolled over and came to rest in the ditch. Longlac Fire Department ...

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