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On May 24, 2021, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) checkpoint on Highway 17 in Bailloquet Township. At approximately 9:26 p.m., a tractor trailer entered the checkpoint. While speaking to the driver, officers detected the odour of cannabis emanating from the cab of the vehicle. Further investigation revealed ...

Le Bureau du Canada à publier « The Little Black Book of Scams » 2nd edition et est maintenant disponible en ligne à https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. L’information est très importante et devrait attirer l’intérêt de tous le monde. Dans les prochains mois ils y auras autres publications de escroqueries (une par semaine).  L’information sera retrouver dans le livre « The Little Black ...

The Competition Bureau of Canada has published the The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition and it is available online at https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. The information is invaluable and should be of interest to virtually everyone.  Over the next few months we will be publishing the information from the The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition, one scam at a ...

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for May 30th, 2021. Trinity Sunday introduces the Trinity Season.  It is the longest season of the Church Year, lasting 22 to 27 Sundays. Isaiah 6: 1-8                       The call of Isaiah. Psalm 29                             God’s voice is over the waters. Romans 8: 12-17                Adopted by the Spirit as ...

Combien de fois avez-vous entendu quelqu’un vous dire: « Il en faut toutes sortes? » Une telle phrase suit généralement une situation ou une histoire sur quelqu’un qui pense ou fait quelque chose qui sort de l’ordinaire. D’une manière générale, la phrase est utilisée de manière défavorable. En vérité, cependant, pour que ce vieux monde fonctionne, nous avons vraiment besoin ...

How many times have you heard someone say to you, “It takes all kinds?”  Such a phrase usually follows a situation or story about someone who thinks or does something that is out of the ordinary.  Generally speaking, the phrase is usually used in a derogatory way.  In truth, however, in order for this old world to work, we really ...

The Library is open for Curbside Pickup only. Patrons are not permitted in the library at this time. Please place your book holds by calling the Circulation Desk at 705-856-2244 ext. 290, emailing us at [email protected] or by accessing the Online Catalogue on our website at wawa.olsn.ca. New books on the 7-Day shelf this week are; “The Bounty” by Janet ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 2 new cases of COVID-19, one from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one from Elliot Lake and area. Both cases were tested today, May 25th, 2021 and are of close contact and are self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not ...

The Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, organizations, and businesses in our remarkably generous little town that have made donations during these past months. Our appreciation and thanks is extended to the following businesses, families, and individuals who have supported the food bank with monetary donations, grocery items, P.C. gift cards or pet supplies: the late ...

8:09 AM EDT Saturday 22 May 2021 Fog advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park (ended 22:42) Wawa – Pukaskwa Park (ended 22:42) Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport (ended at 12:42) Dense fog today. Dense fog is expected to persist along the shores of Lake Superior until the passage of a cold front this evening. Visibility should ...

Ahead of the boating season, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging Ontarians to avoid taking the same risks that cost 32boaters and paddlers their lives on OPP-patrolled waterways last year. During a tragic year that marked a 12-year high in marine deaths in OPP jurisdictions, the majority of the people who died in 2020 faced similar double setbacks to their ...

Under new Provincial guidance, outdoor recreational amenities will reopen, with restrictions in place, effective Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. Amenities which may re-open include: sports fields, basketball courts, picnic tables and areas, park shelters, and tennis courts. The Municipal Marina will also reopen Saturday, and recreational boating is permitted, however, only members of a household can gather on ...

The Ontario government is launching a new user-friendly online tool so the public can conveniently report incidents of pollution in real-time from a smartphone. The new digital solution will mean photos and videos can be uploaded immediately so staff can respond quickly and effectively to keep communities safe. “Our government takes environmental violations very seriously and has zero-tolerance for illegal ...

The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville is pleased to announce a new partnership with N1 Strategy, a division of N1 Solutions Inc., to guide economic development and tourism initiatives in the community.   Dubreuilville’s goal is to build on their current strategies and advance key initiatives identified as priorities. Dubreuilville is an energetic community, looking to build a strong ...

  Happy 50th Anniversary – Wally & Laurie East from all your family and friends!