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Passed away suddenly at his home on Monday January 20, 2025 at the age of 73.   Beloved husband of Maggie. Loving father of Selena Hennipman (Peter). Predeceased by his son Jack Campbell. He will be remembered by Maggie’s children Jennifer Astone (Michael) and Nickolas Hillenaar (Helene). Proud grandfather of Joshua, Talisen and Arissa. Son of the late Laura and ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is excited to host the Northern Ontario Leaders’ Debate, which will bring together the leaders of Ontario’s four main political parties to discuss issues of regional importance. The debate will occur at Canadore College’s G-Wing Theatre in North Bay on Friday, February 14th, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Link to purchase tickets

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Chapleau Health Centre on Saturday January 25, 2025 at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband and best friend of “his honey” Gwen for 40 years. Loving, supportive and insightful father of Brandon Soyatt (Amy). Proud grandfather of Emery. Son of the late Chadyne and Leslie Arnott. Dear brother ...

The Besner family sadly announces the tragic passing of Yvan of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Janet (née Sullivan). Proud father of Madeleine (Greg Murray) of Sault Ste Marie, Jérôme (Joëlle Plourde) of Pembroke, and Joseph (Lindsay Berthelet) of Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. Proud grand-papa of Maxime, Gabrielle, and Raphaël ...

July 11th, 1944 – January 21st, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Dear daughter of the late Kay and Raymond Spreng. Sister of Darwin “Spike” Spreng (Noreen). Cousin to Rodney Spreng (Margo), aunt of Andrea Curtis (Tom), Kent Spreng and Barclay Spreng (Nancy).  Predeceased by long time friend Sharon ...

Happy New Year one and all! The Foundation is looking forward to another successful year raising money for the capital needs of the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Our communities’ generosity continues to humble us. We have been overwhelmed by your response. The Nine & Dine Golf Tournament, Glam for Good, Giving Tuesday and Wish Campaign have enabled us to purchase ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person after fleeing from police. On January 19, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Wawa Detachment of the OPP responded to a stolen motor vehicle in Wawa. The vehicle was located by officers traveling east on Highway 17, where it failed to stop for police.   A short time later, the vehicle ...

The Superior East Hornepayne detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public of increased police presence in the area of Third Avenue, in Hornepayne.   The public is asked to avoid the area to allow police to conduct their investigation. There is no threat to public safety.   Updates will be provided as necessary. The OPP thanks ...

August 11th, 1940 – January 11th, 2025 Ruth Rumiko Sumi (née Ura), born August 11, 1940, passed away on January 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born in Mission, BC, but a couple of years after her birth Ruth’s family, as with most others of Japanese descent living on the West Coast of Canada during World War II, ...

With winter road maintenance in full swing, local plow operators are reporting an increase in dangerous driving behavior, including vehicles following too closely or attempting to pass plows while they operate in echelon formation. Echelon formation allows plows to clear multiple lanes efficiently, ensuring safer travel for all motorists. However, drivers who attempt to pass or weave between plows put ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about common fraud tactics used by criminals. Fraudsters continuously adapt their methods, but many of their tools remain the same. The following are key tactics used by fraudsters and tips to protect yourself: Spoofing: Fraudsters manipulate caller IDs or email addresses to appear legitimate. Protection: Hang ...

Cancer Sucks! Do not remember me for having had cancer, remember me for how I lived! March 30, 1986 to January 13, 2025 Loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Niece, Great-Niece, Cousin, and Friend. She is survived by and will be sadly missed by the love of her life, husband Steve Bourgoin, her handsome prince, stepson Brayden Nordstom, and fur baby ...

Ces dernières années, il y a eu plusieurs émissions télévisées populaires où des danseurs essaient de percer dans l’industrie du divertissement. Certaines de ces émissions jumellent des amateurs à des célébrités. Bien que je ne sois pas un grand fan de ce genre de programme, je dois avouer qu’il m’arrive parfois d’attirer l’attention lors des pow-wows. D’après les sourires et ...

In recent years, there have been several popular TV shows that feature dancers who are trying to break into the entertainment industry. Some of them pair amateurs with famous celebrities. While I am not a fan of such programming, I admit that I have been known to draw a fair amount of attention at pow-wows occasionally. Judging from the smiles ...

It is with great sadness that we the family of Elna Paranuik announce her peaceful passing on January 2, 2025 at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake. She was born July 13, 1931 in Madoc, Ontario. Beloved wife of Bob Anderson and the late Michael Paranuik. Loving mother of Gail Roberts (Bill), Michael Paranuik (Carol) and Sharon Nelson (Tom). ...