Yearly Archives: 2020

All CSC Nouvelon schools and daycare services to remain closed

The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis and the efforts to counter the virus have resulted in the cancellation of several activities across the province as well as the closing of all schools in Ontario. In support of government efforts taken to counter the spread of COVID-19, all CSC Nouvelon elementary and secondary schools as well as the board office will remain closed ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Update – April 2

There were no new fires discovered by early afternoon on April 2. There are no active fires in the Northeast. For up to date forest fire hazard conditions in your area, see the interactive fire map at Ontario.ca/forestfire A RESTRICTED FIRE ZONE WILL BE IN EFFECT for all zones in the fire region of Ontario. In order to ensure public ...

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Collision Blocks Lane south of Wawa

Wawa-news has been told of a collision between two transports that has resulted in the closure of the southbound lane 15 kilometres south of Old Woman Bay. It appears that a chip truck is blocking the southbound lane, with initial reports suggesting that the southbound truck struck the northbound Manitoulin. There were no reports of injuries. Lamon’s heavy tow was seen ...

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After 14 year Homicide Investigation – Schreiber Man Charged

After a 14 year homicide investigation, a Schreiber resident has been arrested and charged with murder.   The investigation began on November 29, 2006, at 2:34 p.m. when members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were called to investigate the suspicious death of Jeanine St. JEAN at her Quebec Street residence in the Town of Schreiber.   As ...

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Ontario Increasing Mental Health Support During COVID-19

Ontario government is making it easier for everyone, especially those on the front lines, to reach out for mental health support during the COVID-19 outbreak. To improve access, the province is providing emergency funding of up to $12 million to immediately expand online and virtual mental health supports and $2.6 million to hire new psychologists and other mental health workers ...

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Make More, Spend Less – Living in Northern Ontario a Tale of 10 cities

Is urban living more affordable in Northern Ontario than the south? Higher costs of food, electricity, and gasoline are routinely pointed to as factors that make Ontario’s northern regions less affordable, but evidence shows that the North is, in fact, less expensive! A Tale of Ten Cities: Comparing Key Costs for a Family of Four in Urban Areas of Northern ...

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Ontario Strengthening Victim Services in Response to COVID-19

Attorney General Doug Downey today announced emergency action to support victims of crime and protect front-line staff who continue to uphold the administration of justice in response to COVID-19. The government of Ontario is providing an emergency payment of more than $2.7 million to support services for victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes during the COVID-19 crisis. “Staying ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Wawa Man charged during Break in

On April 1, 2020 at approximately 5:16 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Scott Pruneau, 47 years of age, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the following: •    Robbery with weapon, contrary to section 344(1)(b) of ...

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Forest Fire Update: April 1

There were no new fires discovered by early-afternoon on April 1st. There are no active fires in the Northeast. For up to date forest fire hazard conditions in your area, see the interactive fire map at Ontario.ca/forestfire<file:///C:/Users/McCoolSh/Downloads/Ontario.ca/forestfires>. Report forest fires April 1st marks the first day of the 2020 fire season. Although some areas of the province are still snow ...

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SE OPP Wawa – CDSA search warrant executed at a residence on Churchill Avenue – Three Arrested

On March 31, 2020 at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northeast Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Superior East OPP Detachment executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. During the search, officers located approximately $1,700 in cash, as well as quantities of ...

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Canada Emergency Response Benefit to Launch on April 6

The Government of Canada is continuing to take strong, immediate and effective action to support Canadians impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, along with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced that Canadians ...

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Dolly Parton to Read from Imagination Library Tonight

Dolly Parton will be reading selections of books from her Imagination Library. The readings will begin at 7 p.m. EST featuring a new book for the next ten weeks. You can see them on her Facebook site or on YouTube. Some of the books to be featured during “Goodnight with Dolly” include “There’s a Hole in the Log on the ...

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Thursday Morning News – April 2

Weather – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 8. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Fog patches developing after midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill minus 8 overnight. Statistics (midnight April 1) – Country, Total New Total New Total Active Serious, ...

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Les personnes de plus de 70 ans devraient s’isoler – Déclaration du médecin hygiéniste en chef

Aujourd’hui, le Dr David Williams, médecin hygiéniste en chef, a émis la déclaration suivante concernant la COVID-19 : « Le gouvernement de l’Ontario continue de prendre des mesures fermes face au nouveau coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) afin d’aider à contenir sa propagation et à protéger le public. Ces mesures sont sans précédent et je sais que vous êtes nombreux à déployer des efforts acharnés pour ...

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