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Faire la lumière sur la violence faite aux femmes

Pleins feux sur la violence faite aux femmes est une campagne de sensibilisations du public déposée du centre London’s Abused Women’s Centre. La campagne a débuté en 2010 et continue à travers notre pays et au-delà. Les buts du campagne Pleins feux sur la violence faites aux femmes sont : sensibiliser les citoyens à la violence des hommes contre les ...

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Shine the Light on Woman Abuse

Shine the Light on Woman Abuse is a registered trademarked public awareness campaign of the London Abused Women’s Centre. The campaign was launched in 2010 in London, Ontario, Canada and continues to spread across our country and beyond. The goals of the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign are: to raise awareness of men’s violence against women by turning ...

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One for the Dunn!

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation is starting a NEW online 50/50 lottery raffle! Tickets for the first draw can be purchased starting today November 2nd at 9 a.m. until December 14th at 11:59 p.m. with the winner being drawn on December 15th, 2022. Tickets are $10 for 10, $25 for 75 or $50 for 250 and can be purchased ...

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GATZ, Freda Ann

The family regrets to announce the passing of Freda on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late Frederick “Fred” Gatz. Adored mother of Jennifer, Jeremy and his wife Pyerr, and Jonathan and his late partner Janet Ramsay. Freda will be sadly missed by the family pet Tigger. She was predeceased by her ...

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Be Safe, this Halloween!

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe Halloween night.   Halloween can be an exciting time for children and with the distraction of candy and costumes, safety rules can easily be forgotten. There will be lots of little ghouls, goblins and ghosts out on the streets on Halloween night and here’s how you ...

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The Wawa Public Library extends services to Michipicoten First Nation

A Public Library is a gateway to knowledge and culture. We play a fundamental role in our community. The resources and services we offer create opportunities for learning, support literacy and education, and help shape the new ideas and perspectives that are central to a creative and innovative society. We are pleased to announce that we have extended our services ...

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Last Total Lunar Eclipse for North America – November 8

In the early morning hours of November 8, 2022, North America will witness the last total lunar eclipse of the year. This amazing sky show will play out with Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland time zones seeing most of the event until moonset. The rest of North America will enjoy the late but spectacular show. This is a very safe event ...

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BONNIEUL, Laurence Marie

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul-Emile Bonnieul. Loving mother of Linda Bellerive (Steve Andrews), Rachel Boutin (Clarence), Marie Tremblay (Ti-ben), late Gilles Bonnieul, late Jean-Paul “JP” Bonnieul, Donald Bonnieul (Kristie Lessard) and Nathalie Couture (Denis). Great grandmother of 11 and ...

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Smart Road Technology Can Make Northern Roads Safer

Oct 19, 2022 at 10:03 Implementing smart road technologies can encourage greater safety on Northern roads and are less expensive to build and maintain. These technologies and innovative construction techniques are explored in detail in the latest paper by Northern Policy Institute, Smart Solutions for Northern Roads by William Dunstan. Smart road technologies implemented in other jurisdictions have proven effective ...

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Chapleau Bus Cancellations

Oct 19, 2022 at 06:20 Due to inclement weather and poor road conditions all school related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards in Chapleau. Schools remain open.

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SE OPP – Phone lines down at Wawa Detachment

Oct 18, 2022 at 10:26 The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise the public that the Wawa OPP Detachment phone line is currently not working. The affected phone line is (705) 856-2233. If you have an emergency, please dial 911 and police will be dispatched immediately. To speak with personnel at the Wawa OPP Detachment and ...

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Local Government Week (October 16 – 22)

Today, Minister Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued the following statement to commemorate Local Government Week from October 16 – 22, 2022: “Ontario’s 444 municipalities are critical partners of the provincial government, with many responsibilities and essential services which our communities rely on. Municipalities also help our government tackle complex issues—from building housing and supporting growth to ...

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Wawa Family Health Team Unveils New Artwork

On Friday, September 21, 2022 at Naturally Superior Adventures, the Wawa Family Health Team (WFHT) celebrated the unveiling of the clinic’s new painting.   The WFHT staff were joined by members from Michipicoten First Nations: Lena Andre, daughter Leanne Andre and granddaughter, Indigenous artist Zoey Wood-Salomon, and her partner. In 2021 at the clinic’s annual retreat the WFHT decided to form ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank – Fall 2022

The Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, organizations and businesses in our generous little town that have made donations during the spring and summer months. During the month of October, Northern Lights Ford is organizing a Let’s Scare Hunger campaign to support the food bank. They will be set up at John’s YIG on Saturday, October ...

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