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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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Ontario is on the fast track to irreversible environmental ruin

Few, or very few, people would argue that anything good came out of the Corona Virus pandemic. But, well, forgive me if I show my optimistic side for a moment and say that one of the things the pandemic did was force us to look around us and see the everyday things and people in our lives from a different ...

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Between the Covers – May 29

The Wawa Public Library is looking for senior citizens who would like to volunteer for our Intergenerational Buddy Reading Program or/and our Shut-in Outreach Program. Volunteers would be asked to contribute 3-6 hours a month. We are also looking for more knitters for our Knitting Connection Group. All materials supplied by the library through a grant received from New Horizons ...

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White River Forest Fires may impact Air Quality

  Most of the Northeast Fire Region is under a high to extreme fire risk today. Wawa 2 and Wawa 3 are currently burning to the northwest and to the southeast of the town of White River. Wawa 2 is just south of Crocker Lake and is at 105 ha and is not under control. Wawa 3 is 359 ha ...

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Marathon OPP – Charges laid after Motorist Left Scene after Collision

One individual is facing multiple criminal charges stemming from a fail to remain motor vehicle collision (MVC) on Highway 17 near Marathon Saturday afternoon.   On May 27, 2023, at approximately 12:44 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Marathon Fire responded to a report of an MVC involving two ...

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BERNI, Anthony “Tony, Nino”

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Monday May 22, 2023 just a few days before his 96th birthday. Predeceased by his wife Anna in 2016. He is survived by his son Jim of Wawa and his daughter Evelyn Sopkow (Bill) of Edmonton, Alberta. Cherished grandfather of Dave Sopkow (Amy) and Anthony Sopkow. Tony came to ...

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Ontario Investing in Provincewide Homelessness Prevention

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The Ontario government is investing nearly $770,000 to help the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) work with communities to connect people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with the local services and supports they need. The CAEH will use the funding to provide ongoing support to Ontario’s 47 service managers – who deliver support services and homelessness prevention programs ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after Gun Call

On May 21, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to a report of a man with a gun at an apartment complex on Dunn Road in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported a verbal argument ensued between numerous people in the parking lot. Then the male pointed a handgun at another person ...

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Thank You – Rotary Club of Wawa

  The Parent/Student Prom Committee would like to extend our thanks to the Rotary Club of Wawa for their generous donation to our 2023 Prom event on June 9th This donation has helped us greatly with our fundraising efforts! Thank you to all Rotarians who gave us a seat at your table for this request!  It takes a community….

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Successful Population Growth and Retention Efforts Across Northern Ontario

Since February 2020, decision-makers in Ontario’s northern regions have met annually to exchange ideas on Northern Ontario’s population growth and retention initiatives. Throughout the last three years, it has become clear that an abundance of work is being done to combat racism, further reconciliation, welcome newcomers, and retain the population across Northern Ontario. However, connection, coordination, and communication within and ...

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