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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

Dans la foulée de ses efforts en vue d’élargir l’accès à la justice, le gouvernement de l’Ontario rend possible le dépôt de documents en français dans tous les palais de justice de la province. Ce changement, qui comprend aussi l’accès amélioré aux services de traduction de documents, entrera en vigueur le 1er février 2022 et sera applicable dans tous les ...

Janet Catherine Spence (nee Anderson, Reid) passed away peacefully at home, on September 23rd, 2021, at the age of 88. Always loved and remembered by family and friends. Daughter of the late Samuel and Ruby Anderson (nee Carnegie). Beloved wife of the late J. Fraser Reid (1993) and the late Robert Spence (2007). Predeceased by son Wayne Reid. Mother-in-law to ...

For my Wawa readers, this is from the Soo’s PUC Services, but serves as a good reminder about door to door salespeople – selling water heaters, better prices for your electricity… Please do not share your bill or any personal information with someone who comes to your door uninvited. PUC Services has been receiving phone calls and emails from our ...

In-Person Worship Services will continue on Sunday, September 26th , 2021 at 11:00 a.m.  Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost. 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 ...

With both small game and big game hunting seasons opening across the province the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) would like to remind hunters to put safety first.   “Any hunter planning to head out into the field this fall should keep safe hunting practices as a top priority,” says OCOA President Matthew McVittie, “Wear hunter orange, respect landowners and ...

Voters in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing have made the choice to send Carol Hughes back to Ottawa as Member of Parliament for their constituency. The NDP candidate noted the election was unique with the pandemic informing all aspects of her campaign. “This was different, but I was fortunate to have a great team that was willing to take the precautions so we could ...

In-Person Worship Services will continue on Sunday, September 19th , 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 meetings on Monday, ...

On September 12, 2021 at approximately 12:21 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a death at a residence on Cherry Street in Chapleau.   Police located the victim, Leo BRUNETTE, 62 years-of- age of Chapleau deceased.   As a result of the investigation, Jodi WHEELER, 57 years-of-age, of Chapleau has been ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise the public of the Stunt Driving legislation under section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Ontario Regulation 455/07 which came into effect on September 12, 2021 As of September 12, the roadside driver’s license suspensions under section 172 of the HTA will increase from seven to 30 days for ...

Are you a young adult between the ages of 16 and 30 living in Northern Ontario?   Société Économique de l’Ontario has partnered with Northern Policy Institute (NPI) to develop a survey that asks if young people want to stay in Northern Ontario and to gauge their interest in becoming an entrepreneur in their communities.   Youth out-migration in Northern ...