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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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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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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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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – October 3

Mark 9:38-50 Consider how we may approach the violent language of Jesus, such as. “ If your hand causes you to sin cut it off, …..  and of your foot causes you to sin, cut it off ……..And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out…… Theses words of Jesus alert us that we need to take the ...

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East Algoma OPP – Multiple Charges Laid while Individual in Custody

On October 1, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assist call on Beckett Boulevard in the City of Elliot Lake.  At approximately 8:00 p.m., police attended the residence and were met by an individual who was requesting a ride to southern Ontario. Investigation determined the individual had outstanding warrants and was subsequently ...

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SE OPP Hornepayne – Hornepayne Resident faces Firearms Charges

One person is facing criminal charges after an incident involving a firearm in Hornepayne. On October 1, 2024 at approximately 8:24 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons call at a business on Becker Road. Witnesses reported an individual attending the business with a firearm. As a result of the investigation, John FORT, 45 years-of-age, ...

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Ontario’s Minimum Wage Increase Now in Effect to Support Workers

David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on increasing the province’s minimum wage: “Today, the general minimum wage in Ontario increases from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, helping nearly one million workers earn more money for themselves and their families. Ontario’s minimum wage is one of the highest in the country. This 3.9 ...

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A memorial to the children who never returned from Canada’s residential schools

    On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Museum of History is proud to officially inaugurate the Indian Residential School Memorial Monument, honouring the lives of Indigenous children removed from their families and sent to residential schools. Created by Kwaguʼł master carver Stanley C. Hunt in response to the announcement that unmarked children’s graves had been found ...

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Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The 24-hour safe and confidential National Residential School Crisis Line, available at 1-866-925-4419, provides crisis referral services to Survivors and their families and explains how to obtain other health supports from the Government of Canada. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can also contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at ...

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Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation

La ligne d’écoute téléphonique nationale de Résolution des questions des pensionnats, accessible 24 heures sur 24, en toute sécurité et confidentialité, au 1-866-925-4419, fournit des services d’orientation en cas de crise aux Survivants et à leurs familles et explique comment obtenir d’autres mesures de soutien en matière de santé auprès du gouvernement du Canada. Les membres des Premières Nations, les Inuits et ...

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L’Ontario commémore la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation et la Journée du chandail orange

Le premier ministre Doug Ford et le ministre des Affaires autochtones et de la Réconciliation économique avec les Premières Nations, Greg Rickford, ont émis la déclaration suivante dans le cadre de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation et de la Journée du chandail orange : « Aujourd’hui, la population de l’Ontario et l’ensemble du Canada commémorent ...

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Ontario Commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, released the following statement in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day: “Today, people in Ontario and across Canada are observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The painful legacy of Indian Residential Schools has resulted in ongoing, intergenerational ...

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ROBERT, Margaret

It is with broken hearts that the family of Margaret announces her passing at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday September 2024 at the age of 59 years. Beloved mother of Jordan Robert. Loving daughter of Clara Robert and the late Elzear Robert. Dear sister of Paul Robert (Marjorie), Jerry Robert (Laura), Joanne Robert (Kevin), Gerri LeBlanc (Gary), Leo Robert ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – September 25

Mark 9:30-37    Whoever welcomes a child, welcomes me.  In the Gospel of Mark, there was tension between the disciples and the multitude, particularly the children. Considering the few children and youth in churches today, how do we understand the words of Jesus to the disciples, “ Whoever welcomes such a child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me ...

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