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On March 2, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver passed out on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. At approximately 9:20 p.m. police were on general patrol when they observed a parked small orange car and the driver passed out. The driver was awoken and displayed obvious signs of drug impairment. They were subsequently arrested and police ...

MEDITATION by Father Duolomane (Joe) Jesus said: “Destroy this temple, and in three days, I will raise it up”. Jesus was speaking of the temple of his body (Jn 2, 19.21). The Gospel tells us that the temple is the body of Jesus. But Jesus calls the Church his body, made up of different races, men and women, young and old, ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre is proud to announce Stir the Potential – an innovation conference taking place May 27-28, 2024, at the Delta Waterfront Hotel in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.   Communities in the north are ready for change. A brighter, sustainable future starts with the way we think about current issues and the future that lies ahead. ...

The Algoma Family Services (AFS) Board has taken a bold step in addressing the urgent issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). In a unanimous decision during their board meeting on February 28th, 2024, the AFS Board passed a resolution officially declaring IPV as an epidemic. This resolution adds the AFS voice to the growing chorus of advocates calling for immediate ...

Passed away with his family by his side at Sault Area Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 45. Beloved son of Lise Kiddle. Loving father of Ryan and Jason. Cherished brother of James (Kati), Cheryl and Nancy (Norman). Eric will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Kiara (Ty), Hunter (Kyle), Trianna, Jordan, Kaydan, Ashton, ...

A youth is facing criminal charges following a physical altercation. On February 17, 2024 shortly after 2:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Martel Road in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old from Chapleau was arrested and charged with: Assault – Spousal Assault with a Weapon – ...

One person is facing criminal charges after causing a disturbance at a residence in Chapleau. On February 22, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a threats occurrence on Pine Street. As a result of the investigation, Darryl HIGHAM, 36 years-of-age, of Cloyne, Ontario was arrested and charged with: Uttering Threats ...

On Thursday, New Democrats delivered a framework for the next steps of universal pharmacare for Canadians. As a first step, the NDP has forced the government to cover contraception and diabetes medications and devices free-of-charge for everyone who needs it. These measures can save women around $200 a year for contraception and around $1,500 per year for those impacted by ...

Plus tard cette semaine, les néo-démocrates présenteront un cadre pour les prochaines étapes de l’assurance-médicaments universelle pour les Canadiennes et Canadiens. Dans un premier temps, le NPD a forcé le gouvernement à couvrir gratuitement les médicaments contraceptifs, les médicaments et les appareils pour le traitement du diabète pour toutes les personnes qui en ont besoin. Ces mesures peuvent permettre aux ...

The Wawa Public Library’s staff and friends have been busy making these adorable Pocket Hugs. We are using donated and scrap yarn to make these lovely Pocket Hugs. For a limited time, we also have our Pocket Shamrock. If ya have a little of that Irish in ya, it’ll be the perfect little gift! If you would like to support ...

A local resident is facing multiple charges following a family dispute in Wawa. On February 14, 2024, shortly before 7:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Nyman Avenue. As a result of the investigation, Steffani OLIVER, 27 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with: Mischief Under $5,000 – two ...

A local resident is facing criminal charges after being found in possession of stolen property. On February 14, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft on Regina Crescent in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Peter BANKS, 22 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and ...

A physical altercation has resulted in two individuals facing criminal charges. On February 11, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Boucher Avenue in Hawk Junction. As a result of the investigation, Mathieu COTE, 20 years-of-age, of Hawk Junction was arrested and charged with one count of ...

A local resident is facing multiple charges following a criminal investigation. On February 12, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of harassment on Wood Avenue in Wawa. Investigation revealed that, despite being warned by police not to, the accused continued to communicate with the victim of a ...

A Lenten Prayer God of love, as in Jesus Christ you gave yourself to us, so may we give ourselves to you, living according to your holy will. Keep our feet firmly in the way where Christ leads us, help our lips speak the truth that Christ teaches us, fill our bodies with the life that is Christ within us. ...