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Passed away peacefully at the FJ Davey Home with his sister Michelle by his side on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the age of 93. Born in Matabele, Quebec to Raoul and Marie-Ann Tremblay on May 5, 1930. In order to find work, he lived in Montreal, Timmins, Wawa, and a whole lot of places in between in both Quebec ...

We are experiencing a physician staffing delaying for the Emergency Department (ED). With the winter weather upon us, and the closure of Highway 17 to support road safety, there is a delay in the arrival of the coverage physician. The ED will remain open with the support of our local physicians; however, we ask that you visit the ED only ...

On October 30, 2023, shortly after 11:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at the Royal Canadian Legion on Hawkins Street in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined two individuals attended the establishment, had an altercation with servers, stole liquor, a cooler and left in a black car. At ...

Now it’s not too often that I find a story so interesting that I decide to write about it. Usually, I cover and write stories that the editor as requested, but on Wednesday, October 18th, that’s exactly what happened As I was picking up my kids from school I saw this odd-looking bicycle with a trailer attached with a sign ...

Pour ceux qui ont eu la chance de visiter l’Assemblée législative, vous aurez sans doute vu l’éventail d’expositions d’art et d’expositions d’information qui décorent ses salles. Je recommande à tous ceux qui se retrouvent avec un après-midi libre à Toronto de les visiter. Je passe régulièrement du temps à observer les nouveaux présentoirs, après que mes tâches dans l’Assemblée sont ...

For those who have been lucky enough to visit the Legislature, you will no doubt have seen the vast array of art displays and informational exhibits that decorate its halls. I highly recommend a visit to anyone who finds themselves with an afternoon to spare while visiting Toronto. I regularly spend time walking around, taking in any new displays after ...

I am writing in advance of the Thunder Bay City Council’s debate on the ‘proximity principle’ that will be held on Monday, October 30. I wanted to share some information on this subject, as well as some quick facts about the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).   Who is the NWMO?   Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization ...

With Halloween only a night away, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has created a fun safety video message to remind trick-or-treaters, parents and drivers of some tips to ensure a spooky yet safe Halloween night. Below are some additional pointers for a hauntingly safe and fun Halloween: Trick-or-treaters should always walk on a sidewalk if one is available and use ...

On October 26, 2023, shortly after 11:00 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious person on a property on Finn’s Bay Road in Laird Township. The owner of property observed a person on their security cameras walking in front of their garage and confronted the person. That person walked away ...

The arrest of a person wanted for domestic assaults, led to further weapons charges. On October 21, 2023, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a domestic assault, that had occurred earlier in October, at a residence on Highway 129, south of Chapleau. The investigation led to an arrest warrant being ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) has made an arrest in connection with a 1973 homicide in Attawapiskat. Helen Carpenter was found deceased on October 23, 1973. She was 21 years old at the time of her death. An investigation was conducted at that time, but no charges were laid. In late 2019, following the Missing and ...

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are: “Traitors Gate” by Jeffrey Archer, “The Ghost Illusion” by Kat Martin, “Holly” by Stephen King, “Santa & Company” by Fern Michaels. En Français, nous avons “Le Chateau des Secrets-Le Rêve Brisé” par Marie-Bernadette Dupuy.   Staff Pick of the Week: “Long Road to Mercy” by David Baldacci. From the book ...

Last Sunday we heard about giving to Ceasar that which belongs to him, that was money because there was a picture of Ceasar on the coins. Give to God what belongs to God and that is yourself because you are made in the image of God the Creator.   Scriptures for Sunday, October 29th Deuteronomy  34: 1-12   Moses dies and ...

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Baba) who passed away October 25, 2005.   We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.   Love:   Lynn and Tina Julie, Kaitlin and Cassandra Dave, Tracy, Alley and Matthew Rodney, Cheryl, Mason, McKenna ...

Two people have died and three people have been injured as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17. On October 24, 2023, shortly before 1:00 a.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services, and Sables-Spanish Rivers Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Upon ...