Tbaytel is looking to do its part to help address the critical need for doctors in northern Ontario by announcing its support for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s Tbaytel Entrance Award Fund on Friday morning. Tbaytel will match every dollar donated, up to $10,000, to this brand new scholarship that will support our region’s medical students and keep them ...
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MMCC Ice Usage – Olympia Repaired!
from fb (Alex Patterson)… We were very lucky today to get parts for our machine quickly – and also lucky to have a great mechanic on staff to help us out. Big thanks to Dan for getting us fixed up and to Dylan and Will for the extra sets of hands to get us back up and running. Here are ...
Read More »DESGAGNE, Will (Alex)
With broken hearts, we announce the death of our beloved son Will on Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at the age of 24. Will was a kind, open-hearted and extraordinarily generous person. He had a big smile and an even bigger laugh and was always game for some fun and adventure. Will lived his life with curiosity, enthusiasm and gusto. He ...
Read More »PSA: 7 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 & 3 low-risk public exposures
Algoma Public Health has reported seven (7) new cases of COVID-19 (#557 – #563), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. In addition, Algoma Public Health has advised the public of three low-risk exposures to COVID-19. From the media release: Potential exposure 1: Public health is advising anyone who attended or worked the Soo Greyhound game on Wednesday, November 3 ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on Veterans’ Week
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Veterans’ Week, which runs from November 5 to 11, 2021: “Today, as we mark the beginning of Veterans’ Week, we commemorate members of our military and police through this year’s theme, ‘Service, Courage and Sacrifice – At home, around the world and across generations.’ Throughout the week, we honour ...
Read More »CYR, Alfred “Bi” Joseph
C’est avec regret que nous annonçons le décès d’Alfred “Bi” Joseph Cyr. Alfred est décédé paisiblement au Centre de santé Lady Dunn, Wawa, entouré de sa famille, le mercredi 3 novembre 2021, à l’âge de 79 ans. Fils de feu Patrick Cyr et de feu Yvonne Cyr (née Pelletier). Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse de 47 ans Angeline ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Investigate Collision near Rouse Lake
On Thursday November 4, 2021 approximately 01:52 pm, officers of the Marathon/Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision (MVC), involving a Dodge Caravan and a Tractor Trailer on Highway 17, approximately 20km east of Marathon near Rouse Lake. Officers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Marathon Fire Department (MFD) arrived on scene to ...
Read More »TURYK, Steve
1950 – 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Steve on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre due to an infection resulting from his cancer treatment. Steve is survived by his wife Rose Ann of 51 years, his children Martha and David (Elisa), his grandchildren Makayla, Lachlan, and Mackenzie, and ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – November 3
In-Person Worship Services will continue on November 07, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. Prayer Shawl will meet on Sat. Nov. 6 at 3:00 p.m. U.C.W. will meet at 7 p.m. Mon. Nov. 8
Read More »From the Branch – November 3rd
So in the first place we have the annual Poppy Report from our Chairman Comrade Larry Harvey Balance Poppy Account October 1st. 2020 $12,100.05 Income campaign and other sources $ 8,111.30 Subtotal $20,211.35 Campaign expenses and Youth education $ 4,501.97 Donations from fund $ 830.88 Balance September 30, 2021 $14,878.50 Our Poppy Campaign started last Friday and is in ...
Read More »Between the Covers – November 3rd
New Books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are: “The Madness of Crowds” by Louise Penny, “The People We Keep” by Allison Larkin, “Viral” by Robin Cook and “The Third Grave” by Lisa Jackson. New movies this week are “The Outpost” starring Scott Eastwood and Orlando Bloom “Glass Castle” starring Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson, “The Black Widow” starring Scarlet ...
Read More »L’Ontario élargit le Programme de renvoi des appels de crise de la PPO
L’Ontario offre, à compter d’aujourd’hui, des ressources aux personnes qui traversent une crise de santé mentale ou de toxicomanie en étendant le Programme de renvoi des appels de crise de la Police provinciale de l’Ontario (PPO) aux centres de communication de la Police provinciale à Orillia et à North Bay. Annoncé plus tôt cette année, le Programme de renvoi des ...
Read More »Ontario Expanding OPP Crisis Call Diversion Program
Ontario is extending resources to individuals experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis by expanding the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crisis Call Diversion Program to the OPP Provincial Communications Centres in Orillia and North Bay, beginning today. The OPP Crisis Call Diversion program, announced earlier this year, is designed to help provincial police officers offer the most appropriate response to ...
Read More »Ontario Marks Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
As part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, happening November 1-7, Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Ontarians about the risks of carbon monoxide and the important steps to take to avoid exposure in their homes. “Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is an ideal opportunity to think about carbon monoxide safety and take the necessary actions to keep safe,” said ...
Read More »L’Ontario souligne la Semaine de la sensibilisation au monoxyde de carbone
Dans le cadre de la Semaine de la sensibilisation au monoxyde de carbone, qui se déroule du 1er au 7 novembre, le Bureau du commissaire des incendies de l’Ontario rappelle aux Ontariennes et aux Ontariens les risques liés au monoxyde de carbone et les mesures importantes à prendre pour éviter l’exposition à ce gaz dans leur maison. « La semaine ...
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