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Join the Movement – Giving Tuesday 2023

It’s a simple idea: a movement that encourages people to do good. There are so many different ways to express generosity on GivingTuesday and every day! Give time, make someone smile, help a neighbour, or make a donation. Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. GivingTuesday began in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after Theft with weapon

On November 25, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed an arrest warrant at a Centre Street apartment in Blind River. Another person was arrested in relation to a robbery at a gas station convenience store on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. Gavin BELSITO-NOLAN, 31-years-old from Blind River was charged with: Robbery with weapon Disguise with intent The accused ...

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Les Ontariennes et Ontariens cherchent à agir, pas à dévier

L’ancien vice-président des États-Unis et sénateur Hubert Humphrey a dit un jour : « L’erreur est humaine ; blâmer quelqu’un d’autre, c’est de la politique. Humphrey a souvent été appelé par ses collègues de la politique américaine comme le « guerrier heureux » en raison de son engagement à améliorer la vie des plus vulnérables dans la société et sa conviction inébranlable que cela pourrait ...

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Ontarians are looking for action, not deflection

Former United States Vice President and Senator Hubert Humphrey once said, “To err is human; to blame someone else is politics.” Humphrey was often referred to by his colleagues in U.S. politics as the “Happy Warrior” because of his commitment to improving the lives of the most vulnerable in society and his unwavering belief that it could be done in ...

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Between the Covers – November 27

  Thank you to CHADWIC Home for bringing the Paint It Purple event to the library. The Paint It Purple campaign is in support of people working together to prevent, stop, and end violence against women. We thank everyone for joining us, especially Pam, Paula and Sherry from CHADWIC home and those who came to paint a canvas purple in ...

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Ontario Taking Action to Combat Auto Theft

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The Ontario government is investing $18 million over three years to help police services combat and prevent auto theft, while protecting communities and keeping people and their property safe. The Preventing Auto Thefts (PAT) grant will provide funding for 21 projects that feature new and enhanced crime-fighting measures focused on prevention, detection, analysis and enforcement. “This investment will help our ...

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L’Ontario prend des mesures pour lutter contre le vol d’automobiles

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 18 millions de dollars sur trois ans pour aider les services de police à prévenir les vols de voitures et à enquêter sur ces crimes, mais aussi pour protéger les collectivités et assurer la sécurité des gens et de leurs biens. La subvention pour la prévention des vols automobiles (PVA) financera 21 initiatives qui soutiennent ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after robbery

On November 23, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a robbery at a gas station convenience store on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. On November 20, at approximately 2:00 a.m., police were called to the gas station because the employee had been robbed at knife point. Cash and cigarettes were stolen and the ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after retail theft

On November 23, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a theft that occurred from a retail store on Elizabeth Walk in Elliot Lake. On November 20, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the complainant reported a male who had just entered the store, grabbed numerous products, and then departed on foot. A description of the ...

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East Algoma OPP – Two Charged with Shoplifting

On November 18, 2023, shortly after 11:45 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of alcohol from the local liquor store in the Town of Blind River. The store manager provided police with video footage from in the store that captured two individuals placing a bottle of whiskey in a ...

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East Algoma OPP – Four Arrested, Drug & Weapons Charges Laid

On November 21, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Town of Blind River. Shortly after 12:30 a.m., officers observed a suspicious vehicle with four occupants on Cobden Street and initiated a traffic stop. Police observed an individual in the rear passenger seat who was wanted on outstanding ...

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East Algoma OPP – 10 arrested in Warrant Execution

On November 21, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, numerous stolen items linked to thefts from retail stores in Elliot Lake, approximately $7000 in cash, over 12 grams of ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – November 23

Last Sunday our message was investing for God. The scripture was about a man giving his servants money and what they did with it. Two of the servants doubled their money by investing it, the third put his money away so he returned to his master exactly what he had received. The money represents the gifts we are given in ...

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Split the Pot approaching a Million Dollars!

Ontario’s Split the Pot Lottery ticket sales are approaching $1,000,000! This lottery provides ticket buyers the opportunity to share in the winnings and be part of the largest partnered fundraising initiative in Ontario. Time is crucial — don’t miss out on the chance to win the largest Early Rewards Prize yet! We have a prize of $20,000 that will be ...

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