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The Wabun Tribal Council Chiefs have secured formal support from the Municipality of Timmins in their bid to the Ontario Ministry of Energy for the proposed Wawa to Porcupine Transmission Line Project, it was announced today. Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, Chapleau Ojibwe First Nation, Brunswick House First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation collectively have submitted a joint ...

Two individuals are facing criminal charges following multiple property crime investigations. The first incident occurred on February 8, 2024, shortly before 9:00 a.m., when the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft from a business near Agawa Canyon. With the public’s assistance, police were able to identify the individual responsible for the theft. ...

Les néo-démocrates ont annoncé qu’après avoir passé des années à pousser les libéraux à agir, le NPD a obtenu une augmentation du crédit d’impôt pour les pompiers volontaires et le personnel de recherche et de sauvetage. Cette augmentation du crédit d’impôt apporte une aide financière indispensable aux bénévoles qui défendent nos communautés. “Nous avons tant de héros méconnus dans le ...

New Democrats announced that, after years of pushing the Liberals to act, the NDP secured an increase to the tax credit for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue personnel. This increase to the tax credit provides much-needed financial help for the volunteers who defend our communities. “We have so many unsung heroes in Northern Ontario who give their time doing ...

One person is facing a criminal charge after sending threatening messages over social media. On April 9, 2024, shortly before 11:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats occurrence on Martel Road in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, Tyrone TANGIE, 24 years-of-age, of Brunswick House First Nation was arrested and ...

Two individuals are each facing numerous charges after a domestic dispute north of Sault Ste. Marie. On April 3, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault near Marina Road in Aweres Township. As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old person from Sault Ste. ...

Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, released the following statement after the NDP’s bill to declare Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic passed second reading yesterday: “This is a welcome first step – but it’s far from the end of the line. We had almost 200 advocates, survivors, and front-line workers join us today at Queen’s Park, and they ...

  Alex Patterson, Director of Community Services and Tourism, is pleased to share that the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre has finalized the installation of a new Sportsfield Running Track. Staff have struggled with the lack of material left on the MMCC Sportsfield Running Track for several years. In 2022, staff worked on a small project to attempt to recover the ...

Second Sunday of Easter Thomas is brave. Even though he may have doubts, Thomas is the brave disciple. While all of the other disciples are holed up, Thomas is nowhere to be found. Scripture doesn’t tell us where Thomas is, but it is clear that he isn’t seeking safety behind locked doors. Thomas only speaks in the Gospel of John. ...

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday April 6, 2024 just a month shy of her 91st birthday. Stella is predeceased by her beloved husband Venturino, her parents Nunzio and Luigia (Ciaschetti) Ciccone and her siblings Renaldo, Lucia, Adele, Itarella, Camillo, Nicol, she is survived by her brother Antonio Ciccone ...

In a delightful twist of fate, the Algoma Tour Train and the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, nestled in the heart of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario are teaming up to offer a unique and educational experience that explores the heart of Canada’s stunning landscapes and aviation history. On August 6th and 22nd, adventure seekers and history buffs alike will have the ...

Today, the Government of Ontario released its first annual report on the Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan, highlighting key actions the province is taking to ensure communities across Ontario are safe, practiced and prepared before, during and after emergencies such as floods, wildland fires and cyber attacks. “There is nothing more important than the safety and well-being of ...

Our Reunion Date is Fast Approaching! Excitement is building, plans are evolving and registration numbers for the MHS 70th Reunion are increasing! The July 5-6-7 activities include: Friday Meat & Mead 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday Wawa Golf Club Tournament TBA Saturday afternoon – Rock Island Lodge Social for 50’s, 60’s & 70’s generation 1-4 p.m. Dance 8 p.m. ...

One individual is facing numerous criminal charges after concerned citizens called police for a traffic complaint. On March 30, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Rue Des Pins in Dubreuilville. The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver ...

An individual from Wawa is facing criminal charges after their involvement in a stolen property investigation. On April 3, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, along with members of the Superior East OPP Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. During the search, officers ...