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On those beautiful sunny days, most of us want to get out on the water to use our boats. Just remember that any vessel being underway that has any type of motor, requires the operator to possess a valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) or proof of competency equivalence. Personal Watercraft’s (PWC), commonly referred to as “jet-skis”, or “Sea-doo’s” are becoming ...

From June 13 to 16, Ontario Mine Rescue hosted the provincial competition at the Canadian Gypsum Company (CGC) Hagersville Mine.  The winners were announced at an awards ceremony in Hamilton on the final evening.   “We’re very proud to announce that Lakeshore Gold Timmins West-Bell Creek Mines came out on top,” says Ted Hanley, Vice-President for Ontario Mine Rescue. “This ...

On June 17, 2023, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund leadership and representatives of the governments of Canada and Ontario attended a ceremony and announced a proposed out-of-court settlement in the outstanding litigation around the 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty. Negotiators for the parties have reached a proposed settlement that includes contributions from both Canada and Ontario, for a total settlement ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with his loving family by his side on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for 67 years. Humbled and loving father of Arthur Beland (Shanan), Alan Beland, Robert “Bob” (Jeannine), Mark Beland (Joanne) and Matthew “Matt” Beland (Caroline). Proud grandfather of 16 and ...

Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or the “Company”), regrets to report a fatal incident involving an employee of a contractor who was retained to perform specialized maintenance work. On the afternoon of June 15th, the worker lost consciousness while cleaning an out-of-service gas line. Algoma Steel Emergency Services personnel responded immediately with assistance from Sault Ste. ...

June is Seniors Month in Ontario and the 2023 theme is “Working for Seniors.” The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to raise awareness about frauds that target Ontario seniors, who have spent their entire life saving funds for their golden years. The OPP asks that we work collectively at sharing important fraud prevention tips with seniors in your life. ...

Argonaut Gold Inc. has announced the first gold pour at its Magino Mine on June 14th, 2023. Process plant ramp-up remains on schedule with commercial production expected in the third quarter of 2023. Magino is Argonaut’s first Canadian operation and is located in Dubreuilville, Ontario. “We are proud of the Argonaut team for delivering Canada’s newest gold mine. The Magino ...

Baggage or luggage? After a great start in the Genesis garden, things went off the rails and did not go well for a while after that. When we get to Genesis 12, it’s a new start. God begins a new thing with Abram and Sarai, a promise of a new creation in creation. A “Great Nation” that will be a ...

A local resident is facing criminal charges after their involvement in two incidents in two days. On June 9, 2023, shortly before 10:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a break and enter to a residence on Third Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Jean-Guy FOURNIER, 67 ...

New Horizons Knitting Connection The Wawa Public Library is calling on all seniors to participate in our Knitting Connection group! Our Grant allows us to purchase knitting needles, wool, and all things knitting.  The projects we produce will be donated to those in need.  We are meeting every Thursday from 1-3 pm. All seniors are welcome, whether you know a ...

New books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are; “Fire with Fire” by Candice Fox and “Clive Cussler Fire Strike” by Mide Maden. En Français, nous avons “L’Affaire Henry Cross” par René Vézina.   STAFF PICK OF THE WEEK is “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle. From the book jacket: Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a ...

On June 7, 2023, shortly after 9:15 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call to assist the Blind River Fire Department at a residence on Solomon Street in the Town of Blind River in relation to somebody having a fire during the current fire ban. Upon police arrival, the fire in ...

On June 6, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist the Elliot Lake Fire Department at a residence on Bennett Drive in relation to somebody having a bonfire during the current fire ban. Police attended the residence and located a person in the backyard attempting to put the fire out. The owner ...

The Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On June 8, 2023, just before 6:30 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP along with Emergency Medical Services responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11/17 involving a pick-up truck and commercial motor vehicle. Upon emergency services arriving on scene, one ...

“Today is Trinity Sunday. According to the lectionary, we celebrate the Triune God annually on the Sunday following Pentecost. We Christians believe in one God who exists as three distinct Persons: God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit. This concept may be difficult to understand mathematically, but the belief in the Trinity is very important to the Christian faith. Around the ...