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BELLEY, Lucille

December 20, 1934 – June 22, 2022 Passed away peacefully Wednesday morning with her family by her side. Lucille is now reunited with her late husband Patrick. Loving mother to Debbie (Tom) and Charlene Raby. Proud grandma to Shawn, Neil Jones (Kayla), Tyler Jones (Natalie). Lucille will be forever missed by her great grandchildren Hunter Belley, Rylee Jones, Chase Jones, ...

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Premier Ford Unveils New Cabinet

Today, Premier Doug Ford unveiled his new cabinet with an experienced team that will deliver on the government’s ambitious agenda to build the infrastructure necessary to unlock the full potential of the province’s economy, including highways, transit and the road to the Ring of Fire. “With big challenges ahead, including an uncertain global economic climate, now is the time for ...

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Le premier ministre Ford dévoile son nouveau Conseil des ministres

Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Doug Ford a dévoilé son nouveau Conseils des ministres. L’équipe chevronnée mettra en œuvre le programme ambitieux du gouvernement pour construire les infrastructures qui permettront d’exploiter le plein potentiel économique de la province, notamment des autoroutes, des infrastructures de transport en commun et des routes vers le Cercle de feu. « Face aux importants défis qui ...

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SE OPP – Missing Fishermen Located

On June 21, 2022, at 8:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of two overdue fishermen believed to be fishing in the Hornepayne area. The men had arrived from Indiana on June 9, 2022 and were expected home on June 18, 2022. They were travelling in a white 2010 Sunseeker motorhome, ...

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SE OPP – Investigation of Fatal Collision Completed – Charges Laid

Investigation Completed – Charges Laid The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges resulting from the investigation of a fatal collision. On February 20, 2022 at 11:05 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the OPP responded to a serious two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 519, approximately 40 kilometres north of Wawa. The investigation ...

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HENDERSON, Bruce Gordon

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce Gordon Henderson, born March 4, 1946, of Lindsay, Ontario. Bruce passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre on June 13, 2022. He is survived by his sister Dale Evans and her family; partner Lorna Buenviaje; daughters Linsey (Shawn) Tufts and Lisa (Thang) Trinh; grandchildren Deirdre, Caley, Ellie, Selena, ...

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SCOTT, Penny Ann

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the age of 60 years. Loving wife of Kent Achille for 34 years. Loving mother of Cassandra. Proud gramma of River. Dear sister of the late Randy Scott. At Penny’s request, there will be no funeral services. Cremation has taken place at River’s Edge Cremation ...

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Seedlings for Support – Rejuvenation of Queen’s Park UPDATED

Through the generosity of Charles Shamess and his family, the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation Seedlings for Support Campaign concluded on Monday, June 6th, 2022 with an event that brought together all of our local schools. Charles first contacted the foundation stating that he would like to support the campaign if we could find a home for the trees if ...

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Superior East OPP – Commercial Vehicle Driver Charged with Impaired

On June 5, 2022 at approximately 2:39 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint on Highway 17 near Tremblay Road, north of Wawa. The complaint was of a commercial motor vehicle not maintaining its lane. The vehicle was located and investigation revealed that the driver was impaired. As a result, ...

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Superior East OPP – Garden Vandals Charged

On June 2, 2022 at approximately 7:45 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of vandalism to the Valu-Mart garden centre, located on Beech Street in Chapleau. Investigation revealed that two individuals were responsible for the vandalism. On June 6, 2022, a 17-year-old youth, from Chapleau, was arrested and charged with the ...

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Superior East OPP – Driver Charged with impaired after collision

On June 2, 2022 at approximately 7:37 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 129 in Daoust Township. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be impaired by alcohol. As a result, Ian SALOMONIE, 22 years-of-age, of Ottawa was charged with the following: Operation while ...

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Two Nipigon residents charged in Death of Alyssa Turnbull

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals in connection with the suspicious disappearance and death of a 26-year-old just over two years ago. Alyssa TURNBULL was last seen alive in the Township of Nipigon between March 23 and March 25, 2020. When a family member reported her missing in April 2020, the OPP commenced a missing person investigation. ...

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Ontario mine rescue competition winners announced

  From June 7 to 9, Ontario Mine Rescue hosted the provincial competition at Vale’s Creighton Mine in Sudbury and announced the winners at a banquet on the final evening.   “The invitation-only event marks the final month of the annual mine rescue volunteer training cycle,” says Ted Hanley, Vice President, Mine Rescue. “And the provincial competition brings together all ...

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