Monthly Archives: June 2021

From the Branch – June 30

We are getting so close but not yet there and still waiting for the GOOD NEWS that we can open the doors to our Legion Hall again. We begin with a Thank You to Paula and Billy Valois for donating the proceed of their garage sale to the Legion, and we really appreciate this. Our Branch President Comrade Mary Anne ...

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Between the Covers – June 30

We are very excited to be opening up our doors and seeing all of wonderful patrons. Please remember we must continue to social distance and all patrons MUST wear a mask covering nose, mouth and chin and sanitize hands upon entering the library.  For those who cannot wear a mask we are happy to provide you with curbside pickup. Computers ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – June 30

Kaireen, Lorna & Maria are taking a break during July & August and will be distributing outlines for Morning Worship. July 4,  2021 Sixth after Pentecost 2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10     David is anointed King. Psalm 48                         God be praised in the city of Zion. 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10   My grace is sufficient; my power made perfect in weakness. Mark ...

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Ontario Northland Resumes All Bus Routes and Adds Two New Toronto Bus Stops

This morning, June 29th, 2021, Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and MPP for Nipissing, and Corina Moore, President and CEO of Ontario Northland Transportation Commission announced that Ontario Northland will be resuming all regularly scheduled motorcoach routes and adding two new stops in Toronto effective July 4, 2021. “As the ...

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Manitou Gold Provides Exploration Update

Manitou Gold Inc. is pleased to provide an update of its exploration activities on its 350 square km Goudreau Project located north of Wawa, Ontario. The Company is currently in the midst of a comprehensive exploration program, including soil geochemical sampling, induced polarization, and ground magnetic surveys, prospecting and geological mapping along the western 10 kilometers of strike length of ...

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Nipissing OPP investigate Vehicle with human remains inside

On June 28, 2021 at 1:18 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Stinson Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire with human remains inside, on Kukagami Lake Road, approximately five kilometres north of Highway 17, in Markstay-Warren. At this time, the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed. The investigation is ...

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Ontario Invests in Hamilton Manufacturer of Components for COVID-19 Tests

The Ontario government is investing nearly $860,000 in Coreprint Patterns through the Ontario Together Fund. The investment will mean that there is now a made-in-Ontario source for manufacturing critical components for COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for hospitals and labs across the province. “Through the Ontario Together Fund, our government is making targeted investments in domestic businesses with the ...

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Morning News – June 29th

Weather Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Showers beginning this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Showers. Fog patches developing near midnight. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. Low 14.   Status of cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed cases (2) Active ...

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Thank you to – Emergency Services & Wawa

On November 27th 2020, events unfolded that have impacted the lives of two very dear friends. After 7 months of recovery and still a long road ahead of them, they were able to return to the scene at the Wawa Goose Hill.   At mile marker 1018, there has been a cross and flowers placed as a memorial to the ...

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Men’s Night Golf – June 24

(117 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Joel Dechamplain, Max Dechamplain, spare – 32 2nd: Dave Castonguay, Gilbert Bouchard, spare – 32 3rd: Shane Bukowski, John Simon, William Cooper – 32 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Butch Terris, Tom Terris, Luke Morden – 34 2nd: Dave Castonguay, Gilbert Bouchard, Spare – 34 3rd : Jean Desgagne, Dimitri Levesque, Jeremi Lord – 35 3rd ...

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Hello to all the Golf Professionals out there!

Hello to all the Golf Professionals out there!! (and to the rest of us that aspire to hit that one perfect shot into # 3, allowing us to proclaim ” Yes!!… I now have a hole in one!!) Summer is here!! Now it has arrived, we have a number of events to look forward to in the month of July ...

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Morning News – June 28th

Weather Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 25. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 11.   Status of cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed ...

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Need a place for the summer or are you just ready to travel?

USED ONE SEASON 2018 28BH Grand Design Reflection 5th Wheel Trailer $55,000 CDN   Ready to Move in… everything included… Do you need a place to live or are you ready to begin your retirement life traveling? Turnkey luxury fifth wheel – move in here, get acquainted with trailer life on a beautiful, quiet lake, then start traveling next summer? ...

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DESORMEAUX, Denis

Décédé paisiblement au Lady Dunn Health Centre mercredi le 23 juin 2021 à l’âge de 81 ans. Époux bien-aimé de Lucette. Père adoré de Daniel (Diane), Christiane, Alice (Mario) et Chrisian (Marie-Anne). Grand-papa bien aimé de Jason, Nadia, Ray-Ann, Enrique et Nickless. Il était très fier de son arrière-petit-fils Denis. Fils de feu Josephat et de feue Aline Desormeaux. Frère ...

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Algoma District School Board reaffirms commitment to Indigenous partners and reconciliation, following discoveries of unmarked graves

The recent confirmation of 751 unmarked graves at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan and other unmarked grave discoveries at residential school sites across Canada over the past few weeks, have brought attention to the legacy and traumatic impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities. With over 150 residential school sites across Canada, we recognize ...

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