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SE OPP – Person arrested and charged with Spousal Assault

A resident of Hornepayne is facing a criminal charge following a domestic dispute. On May 30, 2023, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a domestic dispute that had occurred on Ecomadina Avenue in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old person, from Hornepayne, was arrested ...

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SE OPP – Male charged with Mischief

SE OPP Wawa

An argument escalated into a criminal charge for one local resident. On May 30, 2023, shortly before 12:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a neighbour dispute on Poplar Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Deano LAFOND, 53 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with one count ...

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Nipigon OPP – Investigation into Drug Trafficking leads to arrest

As a result of public complaints and tips, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the town of Nipigon. As a result of this investigation a warrant was issued for the arrest of Steven MAHONEY, 40 years old, of Nipigon, Ontario. On May 30, 2023 the accused was arrested ...

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CSCU – Arrest made in Business Break & Enter in Elliot Lake

On May 30, 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Search Warrant at a residence on Wagoosh Lake Road, North Shore Township, and arrested a person in relation to a business break and enter and trailer theft from Oakland Boulevard in Elliot Lake. On May 27, 2023, police were notified of the break, enter, ...

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SE OPP – Altercation involving a motor vehicle leads to multiple charges

SE OPP Wawa

An altercation involving a motor vehicle has resulted in criminal charges for one individual. On May 28, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that occurred on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Clayton DESOUSA, 32 years-of-age, of Timmins was arrested and ...

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SE OPP – Charges laid after domestic dispute

SE OPP Wawa

A Wawa resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On May 26, 2023, shortly after 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Hillcrest Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested ...

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“Own” a Piece of History – Earn Your Wings Auction Opens Today!

Ever since he was a child, Paul dreamed of flight. Over time, he achieved his pilot licence and a career in aviation, but always romanticized about having a float plane at the dock. Last year for his birthday, his wife purchased him a Turbo Beaver…well, sort of. She purchased Paul honorary ownership of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre’s Turbo Beaver ...

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Thank You – Lorna

A heartfelt thank you to all the awesome people who came to my 80th Birthday Party at the Bakery. Thank you to Judy, Connie and Marcie for the amazing lunch and venue. Thank you to the people who came from out of town, and thanks to my family who came from Sudbury, Timmins, Belleville and Sault Ste Marie. A very ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Pentecost Sunday

Story: The touch of a master “Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took the boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose ...

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SE OPP – Wawa Resident Charged with Assault

SE OPP Wawa

A physical altercation has resulted in a criminal charge for a local resident. On May 28, 2023, shortly before 2:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that occurred on Tamarack Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Cody MICHALCEWICZ, 19 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged ...

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Hornepayne Implements Fire Ban

May 30, 2023 at 15:14 May 30, 2023 Hornepayne News Update: Total Fire Ban across community. Smoke we are experiencing is from fire 45-50 kms south of our community. Highway 631 South closed again at 2:00 pm to ensure safety of fire crews and plane crews operating water drops. Emergency Control Group had its first meeting and will be closely ...

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Marathon OPP – Marathon Resident Charged with Assault

One individual is facing assault charges after members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to an incident in the Town of Marathon.   On May 26, 2023, just before 10:30 p.m., members of the Marathon OPP Detachment and Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to an incident in the area of Whitman Court in the Town ...

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East Algoma OPP – 3 Teens charged after Vandalism Spree

On May 27, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous calls in relation to vandalism to public and private property in Elliot Lake. The first complainant reported that they had just confronted two males and a female causing damage to the mailboxes on Taylor Boulevard. A description and direction of travel were provided to police. Photos and ...

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Canada Mint Issues Special Toonie Roll to Honour Queen Elixabeth II

The Canadian Mint has issued a new $2 “toonie” to honor the late Queen Elizabeth. “The $2 Honouring Queen Elizabeth II coin is a solemn tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022), and this Special Wrap Roll puts 25 of these circulation coins in your collection. Inside the paper wrap that honours Queen Elizabeth II, every coin features a dated 2022 ...

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White River Implements Municipal Fire Ban

Due to the current extremely dry conditions and lack of rainfall in the forecast: effective immediately, the Township of White River has temporarily suspended all burning permits and open burning within municipal boundaries. The social media post states that the Township of White River will continue to monitor the weather situation on a daily basis and will notify the public ...

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