Community

Nine & Dine Charity Golf Tournament

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation hosted the Nine & Dine Charity Golf tournament on June 25th 2022. We would like to extend a big thank you to all of the sponsors and community partners as well as those who attended our fundraiser for making it such a success! The LDHC Foundation raised a total of $5,150 that will go ...

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SE OPP – Charges laid in Vehicle Theft

On July 5, 2022, at approximately 12:27 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to assist a disabled motor vehicle on Highway 17 in Dahl Township, south of White River. Subsequent investigation revealed the vehicle to be stolen. As a result, Fatima ADDOW, 22 years-of-age, of Edmonton was arrested and charged with the ...

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SE OPP – Arrest made after Chapleau Break & Enter

On July 2, 2022, at approximately 1:43 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a business on Birch Street in Chapleau. Police located the accused near the scene and, through investigation, Austin LECUYER, 22 years-of-age, of Chapleau was arrested and charged with the following: Break, Enter a ...

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SE OPP – Arrest made after Threats made in Hawk Junction

On June 30, 2022, at approximately 4:52 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats occurrence on Poplar Street in Hawk Junction. As a result of the investigation, Brandon MERSEREAU, 32 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with the following: Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm, contrary to ...

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SE OPP – Arrest made after Domestic Dispute on Highway 631

On July 6, 2022, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Highway 631, near the town of Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old person, from Hornepayne, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section ...

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SE OPP – Traffic Stop leads to Impaired Charges

On July 10, 2022 at approximately 1:40 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Broadway Avenue in Wawa. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be impaired by alcohol. As a result, Korinne ROCHON, 36 years-of-age, of Saskatoon was charged with the following: Operation while impaired ...

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SIMPSON, Mark “Woody”

Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the age of 74 years. Woody will be sadly missed by his “chosen family” MaryLou and Jensen Kobzick. Dear son of the late Peggy and Tommy Simpson. He will be missed and remembered by many, many friends and acquaintances in the community. A special thank you to Jerry ...

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LDHC Palliative Care Program’s Annual Memorial Butterfly Release

The LDHC Palliative Care Program is excited to welcome our live butterflies back this year! We are inviting the community to join us for this in-person family event, which will include music, children’s activities, refreshments and the release of live butterflies. As this is a memorial celebration, attendees are invited to purchase a butterfly for $20 and release the butterfly ...

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CONWAY, Reta (nee Harper)

May 8, 1931 – July 6, 2022 Passed away peacefully with family by her side. Wife of the late Colin Conway. Mother of the late Julia (Dave Dowhower of Pennsylvania), Phil (Jill), late Larry (Sandra), late Alan, and Tracy (Dave Blackmore). Grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 22; great-great-grandmother of 4. Born to Walter and Vera (nee Middaugh) Harper she had ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926. Thank you to all who made the Outdoor Interdenominational Service at LDHC a great success. The Congregations of St. Paul’s Anglican Church & ...

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Gas and Fuel Tax Cut in Effect July 1

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As part of its plan to keep costs down for Ontario families and businesses, the Ontario government is providing more relief at the pumps by cutting the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3 cents per litre for six months, beginning July 1. “It has never been more important to get it done and ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – June 29

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 On Sunday, July 3rd, an Interdenominational Morning Worship will be held outdoors at the Lady Dunn Health Centre at 10:30 a.m. Please bring ...

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Ontario NDP elects Peter Tabuns to be interim leader

NDP MPP Peter Tabuns (Toronto—Danforth) has been elected by the NDP’s provincial council to be the party’s interim leader. “The NDP is honoured that the people of Ontario have asked us, once again, to form the Official Opposition, and I’m humbled to have an opportunity to lead the party for a time,” said Tabuns. “The Ontario NDP Caucus is energized ...

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FISHER, Raymond Brian

Peacefully while surrounded by family on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at the age of 79 years. Loving husband of 43 years to Catherine Lacey Fisher. Cherished father of Andrew (Natalie) and Martin Fisher. Grandfather of Tayves, Emma-Faye and Everett Fisher. Dear brother of Beverley Fisher-Godin. Predeceased by his brother James Fisher, his sister Cheryl Fisher. Uncle to many nieces and ...

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