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Dumont, Elianne

November 28, 1930 – April 1, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elianne at the age of 94 with family by her side. Elianne passed away peacefully at the Long-Term Care Unit of the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa. She left this world to be taken back into the arms of her beloved husband Marcel (2000). ...

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MACDONALD, Donald “Ian”

October 18,  1941 – March 27, 2025 Donald “Ian” MacDonald, formerly of the 4th of Kenyon, Alexandria, Ontario, died peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Patricia (née Lowe) MacDonald for over 60 years. Loving father of Scott, Tonya and Tyson (Michelle) MacDonald. Adoring grandfather of Mykelti, Elijah ...

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Alamos Gold launches Socioeconomic Baseline Study Survey

N1 Strategy Inc. has been engaged by Alamos Gold Inc. in Dubreuilville to create a Social Economic Baseline Study (SEBS). SEBS provides a detailed understanding of a community and region’s current social and economic conditions. It serves as a foundation for assessing potential impacts, both positive and negative. In Ontario, Canada, these assessments are particularly important for understanding how a ...

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Ontario Autism Coalition Recognizes World Autism Awareness Month

Apr 2, 2025 at 11:02 As World Autism Awareness Month begins, the Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) reaffirms its steadfast commitment to advocating for the rights, inclusion, and dignity of Autistic individuals and their families. Founded 20 years ago, the OAC remains a grassroots organization dedicated to ensuring that all Autistic individuals, across the spectrum and across their lifetime, have equitable ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – April 2nd

Luke 15: 11-32 This is a story of a dissatisfied son who took his inheritance early, spent his money had a wild time and then regretted it and decided to go home and beg forgiveness, his father forgave him and accepted him back into the family. “ There once was a man with two sons..” This isn’t just a story ...

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Sanders, James (Jim)

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with family at his side on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Debora. He will be remembered by the mother of their children, Norma. Father of Scott (Linda), Cameron (Elizabeth), Stuart (Nancy), and Murray (Heather). Grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of three. Jim was predeceased ...

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In Memory – Roly Boudreau

In memory of our Dad, Roly Boudreau (March 31st, 2015)   Dad Ten years have flown, we will not forget, Our anchor, always firm and set. With each sunrise, we feel your light, A beacon shining day and night. We share many stories, of you and mom In each of our hearts, you both live on. Your quiet strength, your ...

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SHIER, Ken

Suddenly at his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 67. Partner of Laurie Lacasse. Good friends to Esther and Lynn. Ken was kind, generous, loyal and caring. He was passionate about his Indigenous culture. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in Hawk Junction in his younger days. Ken will be missed dearly. As per Ken’s wishes, there will ...

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Social Media is being used to commit fraud – OPP Caution

Social media is a powerful tool for communication, business and information sharing, but it is also being used to commit fraud. Fraudulent accounts, deceptive advertisements and impersonation tactics are being used to steal personal information, access financial accounts and pressure individuals into making payments. These cyber-enabled crimes continue to evolve, costing Canadians millions each year. How Fraud Occurs on Social ...

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Terry Sheehan seeks re-election in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma

As I seek your trust once again to represent Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma, I am reminded daily of the strength and resilience that define our area. We are communities built on hard work, determination, and an unwavering commitment to progress. Our steel industry, the backbone of our local economy, has provided for generations of families, given countless individuals a ...

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HALVERSON, Wayne

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 67 years. Beloved husband of Linda Beauvais. Loving step-father to Sara Beauvais (Jason Bertrand) and the late Myles Beauvais. Loving grandfather of Shane and Ayra. Son of the late Clara (nee Lake), late Carl Halverson and the late Quinto Logozzo. Dear brother ...

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MERSEREAU, Clare Evelyn

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Clara Evelyn Mersereau, on Monday, March 17, 2025. Loving wife to Bill, Mom to Patti and Jo-Ann, Grandmother to Denzel and Garrett, and Great-Grandma to Lennon-Clara. Clara was born in Little Bras D’or NS, and grew up in Wawa, Ontario. She was an avid figure skater, and in the summer she would spend ...

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Congratulations to Jennie!

The Royal Canadian Legion in Wawa would like to announce that Jennie Weatherbee won the 50/50 draw at our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. She won $163.50. 182 tickets were sold. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Legion. It was a great success!

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STONE, Gregory Anthony

In loving memory of Gregory Anthony Stone who passed away at the young age of 42 years at Michipicoten First Nation on Saturday March 8, 2025 doing what he loved, being in nature exploring his territory on his Skidoo.   Greg’s parents are Evelyn Stone of Michipicoten First Nation and Phillip Perreault of Garden River First Nation. Grandmother Agnes Stone ...

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