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Thunder Bay OPP – Investigation continues into Shuniah Fatal Collision

On May 5, 2024, just after 5:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment along with Emergency Medical Services and Fire responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Lakeshore Drive, in Shuniah Municipality involving a single passenger vehicle which was on fire in the eastbound ditch. Investigation revealed an eastbound vehicle left the roadway and came to rest ...

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Nipigon OPP – Driver charged with Impaired driving offences

A traffic complaint on Highway 11 near Lake Helen has resulted in one driver from Thunder Bay charged with Impaired Driving offences. On May 5, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a call for service about a possible impaired driver on Highway 11 near Lake Helen. Nipigon OPP members patrolled, and ...

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Ontario Celebrates Nurses During National Nursing Week

Today, Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, issued the following statement recognizing Nursing Week, May 6-12, 2024: “Ontario is proud to recognize the incredible contributions of registered nurses, registered practical nurses and nurse practitioners this Nursing Week. They step up, day in and day out, to provide high-quality and compassionate care to Ontario families when they need it ...

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L’Ontario rend hommage au personnel infirmier durant la Semaine nationale des soins infirmiers

Aujourd’hui, la vice-première ministre et ministre de la Santé, Sylvia Jones, a publié la déclaration suivante pour célébrer la Semaine des soins infirmiers qui a lieu du 6 au 12 mai 2024 : « L’Ontario est fier de rendre hommage aux contributions exceptionnelles du personnel infirmier autorisé, du personnel infirmier auxiliaire autorisé et du personnel infirmier praticien à l’occasion de ...

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Manitoulin OPP – Charges Laid in Fatal Collision

One person has been arrested and charged following a fatal collision on Highway 17. On May 5, 2024, shortly after 2:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services and the Nairn-Hyman Fire Department responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Nairn-Hyman Township. Information revealed that an eastbound vehicle collided head-on with a westbound vehicle. ...

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Ce qui se passe à Wilmot pourrait se produire dans n’importe quelle communauté agricole de l’Ontario

L’autre matin, j’ai apprécié (enfin) un entraînement particulièrement énergique au gymnase avant de me diriger vers l’Assemblée législative. Je sais que c’était particulièrement difficile parce que, en plus de sentir mon cœur battre, un agent de sécurité particulièrement affable a fait une expression sur mon visage rouge et la transpiration sur mon front. J’ai ri et j’ai répondu : « C’est une ...

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The Voyageur Trail Association Receives Grants from Trans Canada Trail

As part of a nationwide effort to preserve and enhance the world’s longest trail network, the Voyageur Trail Association is excited to announce it has received $5000 in funding from Trans Canada Trail to support trail improvement and maintenance. The Trail Care program is a granting initiative supported by Trans Canada Trail, the organization that stewards and maintains Canada’s 28,000 ...

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Les Chambres du Nord utilisent la recherche de l’Institut pour faire la différence en matière d’immigration et d’autoroutes

Le partenariat solide entre l’Institut des politiques du Nord et le réseau des chambres de commerce du Nord de l’Ontario a été pleinement mis en évidence à Timmins la semaine dernière.   L’assemblée générale annuelle et le congrès de la Chambre de commerce de l’Ontario 2024 (OCC) ont eu lieu à Timmins du 25 au 27 avril. Au cours de ...

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Northern Chambers Use Institute Research to Make a Difference on Immigration and Highways

The strong partnership between Northern Policy Institute and the Northern Ontario chamber network was on full display in Timmins last week.   The 2024 Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) Annual General Meeting & Convention took place in Timmins on April 25-27. During that gathering, the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce submitted two resolutions for consideration by OCC membership. Both resolutions ...

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EASON, Gordon Gilbert

Gordon Gilbert Eason, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Wawa, Ontario, on October 19, 2023. The Celebration of Life to remember Gord will be held on Saturday June 15, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Michipicoten Community Centre, Wawa. You are invited to join in with your memories of Gord. If you are unable to be with ...

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LONEY, William “Bill”

Passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday May 2, 2024 at the age of 69 years. Dear son of the late John and Dallas Loney. Loving father of Derrick (Mars) and Jessica. Dear brother of Larry, late Eddie, Timmy and Terry. Proud grandfather of Veruka, Austin, Alyssa and ...

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“Improvements to Northern Health Travel Grant is a win for Northerners” says MPP Michael Mantha

Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, welcomed the news that the government of Ontario has finally listened to hundreds of Northerners who’ve called for improvements to the Northern Health Travel Grant (NHTG). “After years of advocacy and raising the issues of inadequate coverage by the NHTG, the government has recognized the importance of making sure that Northerners have equitable access to medical ...

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JAMES, Gary

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Gary Richard James, on April 15, 2024, in Victoria, B.C. at the age of 83. Gary was born on November 12, 1940, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Dora and Cecil and was raised in Wawa, Ontario. He had many interests growing up including hockey, curling, ...

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