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DOCHERTY, John Bruce

John passed away at the Toronto General Hospital on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the age of 65. He was born in Wawa and lived most of his life there. John was the son of the late Mamie (Mary) Houston and the late Archie Docherty. He is survived by his sister Dorothy (Chris), their three children Alex (Jasmine), Beth and ...

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MILLETTE, Alfreda “Freda”

(1935-2023) Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the age of 88 years. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Alphege. Cherished mother of Jean-Guy (Rachelle), Nicole Imbeault (Réginald), Lise Kiddle (late Andrée Sauvé), Eddie, Daniel and Donald. Proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother of many.   At Freda’s request, cremation has ...

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L’Ontario observe la Semaine de reconnaissance des traités 2023

Aujourd’hui, Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a fait la déclaration suivante pour marquer le début de la Semaine de reconnaissance des traités : « Cette semaine, l’Ontario célèbre la Semaine de reconnaissance des traités, une occasion annuelle de réfléchir à l’importance des plus de 40 traités et autres accords couvrant cette province, lesquels définissent les droits et les responsabilités ...

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Ontario Observes Treaties Recognition Week 2023

Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week: “This week, Ontario recognizes Treaties Recognition Week, an annual opportunity to reflect on the importance of the more than 40 treaties and other agreements covering this province, outlining the rights, responsibilities and relationships between Indigenous peoples and the provincial and federal ...

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Ontario Partnering with First Nation Community to Protect Caribou in the North

The Ontario government has finalized an agreement with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation to help revive caribou in the North. This investment of nearly $1 million will support a multi-year initiative to recover the local boreal caribou population, as well as restore an important cultural, historical and ecological feature to Biigtigong Nishnaabeg. “This agreement is a significant milestone in our province’s ...

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L’Ontario fait équipe avec une Première Nation pour protéger le caribou dans le Nord

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a achevé une entente avec la Première Nation anichinabée de Biigtigong afin d’aider à rétablir la population de caribous dans le Nord. Cet investissement d’environ un million de dollars appuiera une initiative pluriannuelle qui vise à rétablir la population boréale locale de caribous et à restaurer une importante caractéristique culturelle, historique et écologique pour la Première ...

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Les vétérans canadiens méritent un meilleur soutien de la part du gouvernement

À l’approche de la Journée des vétérans autochtones et du jour du Souvenir, il est essentiel que nous prenions le temps de réfléchir à notre histoire commune et de manifester notre gratitude à l’égard des sacrifices consentis par les anciens combattants. Certes, les cérémonies organisées aux cénotaphes les 8 et 11 novembre pour rendre hommage à ceux et celles qui ont ...

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Government Needs to Better Support Canadian Veterans

As Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day quickly approach, it’s vital that we take the time to focused on our shared history and show gratitude for the sacrifices made by our veterans. While many will be attending ceremonies at cenotaphs on November 8th and 11th to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed so much, and many of us will ...

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MAILLOUX, Justin

Passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 34 years. Loving son of Richard Mailloux (Debbie) and Cathy Skouris (Brian). Little brother of Vanessa Skouris. Proud dad of Raevyn and Brantly. Special nephew of Denis Mailloux. He also leaves behind numerous family and friends. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Hawk Junction Community Hall on Saturday ...

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Bringing Broadway Back to Beautiful – Downtown Improvement Plan (CIP)

  The Municipality of Wawa has received funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs under the Rural Economic Development Program (RED), to support the development of a new Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP). A Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Plan encourages physical improvements to both public infrastructure and private properties through a variety of ways including ...

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OPP Investigate Multiple Bomb Threats across Northern Ontario

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating multiple bomb threats across Northern Ontario. The threats targeted multiple schools under multiple school boards across North East and North West Regions, demanding payment. As a precaution the majority of the targeted schools have been closed while the investigation continues. Parents are encouraged to contact their schools or school boards for ...

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