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Nous sommes très chanceux de vivre dans une région accidentée et magnifique avec tant de merveilles et d’opportunités naturelles à notre porte. Quel privilège d’appeler cet endroit chez soi. Lorsque je voyage et que je rencontre des gens, il est facile de comprendre pourquoi les entreprises associées au voyage et au tourisme à Algoma-Manitoulin ont toujours bénéficié de la force ...

We are so very fortunate to live in a rugged, beautiful region with so many natural wonders and opportunities at our doorstep. What a privilege to call this place home. As I travel and meet people, it’s easy to see why businesses associated with travel and tourism in Algoma-Manitoulin have historically enjoyed economic strength and stability. But in life, things ...

The Wawa Public Library, then known as The Michipicoten Public Library opened its doors in May of 1954 in the basement of Sir James Dunn School. Mrs. Ruth Eldridge was appointed as the library’s first Librarian. The Library soon outgrew the space in the school and a place in the new Township of Michipicoten Municipal building was allocated to the ...

On February 20, 2024, the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a fraud investigation after a volunteer organization in Wawa reported fraudulent purchases made by a board member. On May 22, 2024, after a lengthy police investigation, Michelle WHEATLEY, 59-years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with one count of Fraud over $5,000. The accused was ...

A Manitouwadge resident is facing numerous weapons related charges. On May 21, 2024, just before 11:00 p.m., members of the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dispute at a residence involving an armed individual who barricaded themselves inside a residence in the Town of Manitouwadge. A short time later, officers arrested one individual. The individual ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) the destruction of a PRIDE flag at Central Algoma Secondary School (CASS).   On May 9, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., police responded to a mischief occurrence that occurred that morning at approximately 2:00 a.m. The OPP retrieved video footage from the school and an individual could be seen lowering the school’s PRIDE flag, ...

On May 19, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m. police were called by the hospital reporting a known male had pulled the fire alarm, threatened to kill staff, and blow up the hospital and police. This male was charged in 2022 and prohibited from hospital property because of previous same behaviour. Police attended and the male was subsequently arrested. Todd PINEO, 47-years-old, ...

On May 17, 2024, police responded to a neighbour dispute related call on Ste Camillus Crescent in the City of Elliot Lake. The complainant reported on-going disputes with a neighbour. On this date, the neighbour threatened to damage property belonging to the complainant. A recording of the event was provided to police and one person was arrested and charged. George DUDGEON, 60-years-old, ...

The Staff and Board of the Wawa Public Library are very excited to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of library services in Wawa. The Wawa Public Library, then known as The Michipicoten Public Library opened its doors in May of 1954 in the basement of Sir James Dunn School. Mrs. Ruth Eldridge was appointed as the library’s first Librarian. The Library ...

Je suis convaincu qu’une approche équilibrée est essentielle dans la vie, que ce soit de modes de vie saine, de mariage et de relations ou d’éducation, une approche équilibrée est souvent la clé du succès. La nécessité d’un équilibre est encore plus importante lorsqu’il s’agit de politiques ou de décisions gouvernementales. Les gens avec qui je parle dans mon travail ...

One person is deceased after a fatal motorcycle collision. On May 19, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sudbury Fire Service and Sudbury Paramedic Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision, involving and passenger vehicle and a motorcycle on Highway 144 and Lavallee Road, in the City of Greater Sudbury. ...

Bishop Dowd of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie conducted the Confirmation Service for students in the Parish of St. Monica. Confirmation is a sacrament instituted by the church in reference to the Spirit that Jesus sent over his apostles on Pentecost day (Ac 2:1-11/John 15:26-27). It confers the gifts of the Holy Spirit (wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety, ...

This is Safe Boating Awareness Week, (May 18-24). The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) hopes all boaters and paddlers avoid having a similar outcome to last year’s 23 marine fatality victims – the majority of whom were found not wearing a lifejacket. The number of lives that could be saved if every boater and paddler wore a lifejacket during every boat ...

It is with broken hearts that the family of Mike announces his passing after a long courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the age of 75. Beloved husband and best friend of Sylvia for 46 years. Cherished and respected father of Christine ...

An individual from Wawa is facing criminal charges after their involvement in a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) investigation. On May 15, 2024, shortly before 6:00 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along with members of the Superior East OPP Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence on Winston Road in ...