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2021 Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recipients

The Ontario government is celebrating 15 outstanding seniors for their exceptional contributions to their communities and to the province. “Congratulations to this year’s Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recipients,” said the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. “Seniors across the province have felt most directly the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is a delight to be able to ...

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Federal Court upheld decisions by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in Indigenous child-welfare appeal

The Federal Court has upheld decisions by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in the matter of Attorney General of Canada v. First Nations Child and Family Caring Society et al. The Federal Court dismissed Canada’s judicial review of two key aspects of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decisions: who is a First Nations child under Jordan’s Principle, and whether compensation ...

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

Today, Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released the following statement in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “Today, people in Ontario and across Canada will wear orange shirts to remember and honour the many Indigenous children who were taken from their communities and families and forced to ...

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

Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Doug Ford et le ministre des Affaires autochtones, Greg Rickford, ont émis la déclaration suivante pour souligner la Journée du chandail orange et l’inauguration de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation : « Aujourd’hui, des personnes de partout en Ontario et au Canada porteront des chandails orange pour rendre hommage aux nombreux ...

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There are Many, Many Scams…

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that there are many schemes being used to defraud the public and businesses. If you receive any unsolicited communication by any means asking for money to be given or that you won money, be cautious and suspicious. Never give out any personal, credit or banking information to ...

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Gaa-ikidod Ogimaa iwe E-izhi-giizhigak ji-mikwenjigaadeg Debwewin gaye Maamiinochigewin

Gaanada Ogimaa Justin Trudeau owe gaa-giizhigak ikido owe E-izhi-giizhigak ji-mikwenjigaadeg Debwewin gaye Maamiinochigewin: “Noongom gaa-giizhigak ninandomaag gakina awiyag ji-nisidawinamowaad gaye ji-mikwendamowaad Gaa-izhi-giizhigak Debwewin gaye Maamiinochigewin. Naanaagadawendamog gaa-izhi-gagwaadagendamowaad gikino’amawaaganag gaye odinawemaaganiwaa’ gikino’amaadiiwigamigong onji, noongom giiyaabi. Gaye gi-daa-mikwenimaanaanig gakina abinoojiiyag wiikaa gaa-gii-bigiiwesigwaa endaawaad, gi-daa-gikendaamin giiyaabi, ji-onji-maamiinochigeying noongom gaye ji-anokaadamang owe niigaan ani-akiiwang. “E-izhi-giizhigak ji-mikwenjigaadeg Debwewin gaye Maamiinochigewin gi-nisidawinaamin 150,000 anishinaabensag endaawaad gii-onji-odaapinaawag ...

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

September 30, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “Today, I invite everyone across the country to recognize and observe the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day to reflect on the painful and lasting impacts of residential schools in Canada, and ...

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ROY, Fernand Ena Joseph

December 16, 1937 – September 26, 2021   On September 26th, 2021 at Guelph General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and wife of 63 years by his side, Fernand Ena Joseph Roy was welcomed into the arms of his beloved Saviour Jesus Christ.   Fernand will be greatly missed by his loving wife Madeleine (Lachapelle) and their children: Michel ...

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Between the Covers – September 29

The Library is open, come on in!  Masks must be worn covering mouth, nose, and chin. Everyone must sanitize their hands before entering the library.  Patrons are free to browse the collections without time limits and computer use is available. Social distancing must be respected. Be smart, stay six feet apart!! All returned materials must be placed in the Drop ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – September 29

In-Person Worship Services will continue on October 03, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. More good news! We are now accepting donations with hopes of a Thrift Shop in the Fall. The date will be announced later. Please, no electronics or large items of furniture. The  U.C.W. will resume meeting on Mon. 4th October at ...

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From the Branch – September 29

We are getting close to the end of September, and October is looming. That means our poppy campaign will be here soon so let us get ready. Our Poppy Committee Chair Larry Harvey has been able to get a location for our annual Remembrance Day Service at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Our membership cards will be at the office ...

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OPP warn of Door-to-Door Scams

Door‐to‐door scams continue to pose a threat to Ontario consumers and businesses.  The individuals may use high-pressure tactics and can be aggressive. Consumers may find themselves in a situation where they purchase a product or sign up for a service they neither need nor want. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received an increased number of complaints from homeowners across ...

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SE OPP Investigate Attempted Robber in Hornepayne

On September 25, 2021, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an attempted robbery at a business on Front Street in Hornepayne. At approximately 6:45 a.m., an unknown male attempted to enter the business. When confronted by the owner, the suspect brandished a firearm demanding drugs and cash. The suspect fled the ...

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SE OPP lay Four Impaired Driving Charges in Five Days

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – On September 8, 2021 at approximately 10:12 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 101 in Sandy Township. As a result of the investigation, Brandon ERVIN, 25 years-of-age, of Timmins has been charged with the following: Operation while impaired – alcohol or ...

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Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of This Land

We, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, take this opportunity to affirm to you, the Indigenous Peoples of this land, that we acknowledge the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses participated in this system, which led to the suppression of Indigenous languages, culture and spirituality, failing to respect the ...

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