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Search continues for Juanita Migwans

The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishnaabe Police (UCCM Police) and the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Juanita MIGWANS. On October 7, 2024, UCCM Police received a report of a missing person identified as 30-year-old Juanita MIGWANS of M’Chigeeng, who was last seen walking on Highway 551 and Oakhill Drive ...

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Split the Pot Lottery: More Prizes, More Winners, More Impact!

Split the Pot Lottery is back with more winners than ever! From October 16 to November 27, this collaborative fundraising effort supports 68 participating hospitals across Ontario and offers players 82 total chances to win — 69 chances to win Early Bird prizes totaling $109,000 and 13 chances to win a split of the grand prize payout, estimated to be ...

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Blind River Man wins $2 Million!

Glen Morningstar of Blind River is celebrating after winning an ONTARIO 49 top prize worth $2 million in the September 7, 2024 draw.   Glen, a father and grandfather, has been playing the lottery with OLG for 40 years. He enjoys playing ONTARIO 49, LOTTARIO, LOTTO 6/49, and LOTTO MAX. Glen carefully selects his numbers, which are based on family ...

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Les Loups de l’école Saint-Joseph se démarquent au soccer

  Les Loups de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) se sont démarqués sur le terrain! L’équipe de soccer sénior s’est mérité la 1re place lors d’un tournoi local après avoir remporté ses 5 parties contre d’autres équipes de la région. Les élèves ont démontré un esprit d’école et d’équipe incontournable! Félicitations à tous les athlètes ainsi qu’à Kael Dechamplain, élève de 8e ...

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École Saint-Joseph athletes’ standout on the soccer field

Les Loups from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) were a standout on the field! The senior’s soccer team won first place during a local tournament after winning their 5 consecutive games against other teams from the area. The students demonstrated tremendous team and school spirit! Congratulations to all the young athletes and to Kael Dechamplain (grade 8) who was awarded the title ...

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Dr. David Suzuki tells Teeswater Ontario audience: “Don’t trust corporations with nuclear waste”

At a public event hosted by Protect Our Waterways, Dr. David Suzuki urged over 150 attendees to question corporate and governments’ assurances regarding nuclear waste safety. He emphasized, “Science is not equipped to confidently store radioactive waste for 10,000 years. If it’s so safe, why not place these repositories near major cities where electricity demand is highest?” Dr. Gordon Edwards, ...

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Santé Canada investit 12,29 millions de dollars dans la prévention et le traitement du cancer chez les pompiers

Partout au Canada, des pompiers mettent leur vie en danger pour protéger nos communautés , notamment en contribuant à la lutte contre les feux de végétation, dont la gravité a augmenté au cours des dernières années en raison des changements climatiques. En raison de leur exposition répétée à des produits chimiques toxiques libérés par des matières qui brûlent et aux ...

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Le Canton de Chapleau s’inscrit dans la révolution des énergies propres

Chapleau lance en effet le Projet de chauffage urbain de Chapleau, en partenariat avec Bioénergie commerciale inc., une entreprise d’énergie de biomasse du nord de l’Ontario qui se consacre à aider les collectivités à réduire leur dépendance aux combustibles fossiles.   Le Projet de chauffage urbain de Chapleau permettra de déterminer la faisabilité de la construction d’une centrale de chauffage ...

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The Township of Chapleau becomes part of the clean energy revolution

Chapleau is initiating the Chapleau District Heating Project, in partnership with Commercial BioEnergy Inc., a Northern Ontario biomass energy company dedicated to assisting communities in reducing their dependence on fossil fuels. The Chapleau District Heating Project will determine the feasibility of constructing a centralized biomass fuelled heating plant to deliver heating to potentially seven public buildings within the community. This ...

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Men’s Night Golf Standings – October 3rd

There were 84 golfers that enjoyed warm temperatures of 14C. This was the last Men’s Night of the 2024 season. Please pay Outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees before incurring penalties and removal. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors for a great season! Without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Golf Course ...

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Only Working Smoke Alarms Can Save Lives

Ontario Fire Marshal Jon Pegg has a stark warning for everyone this Fire Prevention Week: “If your smoke alarms aren’t working, your chances of surviving a fire drop significantly.” With 85 lives already lost to fires in Ontario this year, Fire Marshal Pegg’s message is urgent—preventing further tragedy is everyone’s responsibility. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Smoke Alarms: Make ...

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Terry Fox’s Dream Continues with Wawa Students

Each year, Wawa schools organize a Terry Fox run and raise funds for cancer research. This year, we had a different idea. All five schools-St. Augustine French Immersion, Sir James Dunn Public School, Ecole publique l’Escalade, Ecole St-Joseph and Michipicoten High School came together at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre track, along with friends and family to show their support ...

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