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L’Ontario élargit le Programme de renvoi des appels de crise de la PPO

L’Ontario offre, à compter d’aujourd’hui, des ressources aux personnes qui traversent une crise de santé mentale ou de toxicomanie en étendant le Programme de renvoi des appels de crise de la Police provinciale de l’Ontario (PPO) aux centres de communication de la Police provinciale à Orillia et à North Bay. Annoncé plus tôt cette année, le Programme de renvoi des ...

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Ontario Expanding OPP Crisis Call Diversion Program

Ontario is extending resources to individuals experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis by expanding the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crisis Call Diversion Program to the OPP Provincial Communications Centres in Orillia and North Bay, beginning today. The OPP Crisis Call Diversion program, announced earlier this year, is designed to help provincial police officers offer the most appropriate response to ...

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Ontario Marks Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

As part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, happening November 1-7, Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Ontarians about the risks of carbon monoxide and the important steps to take to avoid exposure in their homes. “Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is an ideal opportunity to think about carbon monoxide safety and take the necessary actions to keep safe,” said ...

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L’Ontario souligne la Semaine de la sensibilisation au monoxyde de carbone

Dans le cadre de la Semaine de la sensibilisation au monoxyde de carbone, qui se déroule du 1er au 7 novembre, le Bureau du commissaire des incendies de l’Ontario rappelle aux Ontariennes et aux Ontariens les risques liés au monoxyde de carbone et les mesures importantes à prendre pour éviter l’exposition à ce gaz dans leur maison. « La semaine ...

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Ontario Recognizes Sixth Annual Treaties Recognition Week

Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on Treaties Recognition Week: “This week, Ontario is marking the sixth annual Treaties Recognition Week by encouraging students and the public to learn about treaties from diverse Indigenous perspectives and supporting greater understanding of the importance of treaties in Ontario. Our government is working together with Indigenous and education partners ...

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L’Ontario souligne la sixième Semaine annuelle de reconnaissance des traités

Aujourd’hui, Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Semaine de reconnaissance des traités : « Notre gouvernement souligne la sixième Semaine de reconnaissance des traités en encourageant les élèves et le public à s’informer sur les traités à partir de diverses perspectives autochtones et en favorisant une meilleure compréhension de l’importance des ...

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Here Comes The Lunar Eclipse

Nothing is more magical than viewing a lunar eclipse. A few times each year, the full moon steps into the earth’s shadow for a few hours, leaving us with lasting memories. Such an eclipse will take place on the night of Nov 18/19 with the Full Beaver Moon. This one will be extra special and appear very close to a ...

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OPP Offer Safe Halloween Tips

(reprinted from 2020) As Halloween is quickly approaching, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wish to remind all parents and children to practice safety precautions to make the evening a memorable one. Children and Parents: Carry a flashlight and select a costume with bright colours and reflective material to increase visibility to drivers. Use makeup instead of masks. Masks ...

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Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg and Community Network Partners Reach Agreement for Construction of High-Capacity Microwave Connection to Community

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation) Chief and Council have entered into an agreement with Community Network Partners for the construction and operations of a next-generation fixed wireless broadband network for the community being fed by a best in class fibre optic backbone.   The construction and a community-wide Community Outreach campaign will take place beginning November 2021 allowing residents ...

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Between the Covers – October 27

This week’s new books are The Listeners” by Jordan Tannahill, “Cul-De-Sac” by Joy Fielding, “The Noise” by James Patterson and J.D. Barker, “Yours Cheerfully” by AJ Pearce and “Somebody’s Daughter”, a memoir by Ashley C. Ford. Staff Pick of the Week – A Noise Downstairs” by Linwood Barclay (from book jacket) College professor Paul Davis is a normal guy with ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – October 27

In-Person Worship Services will continue on October 31st, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. More Good News! The UCW Thrift Shop will be held October 28, 29, 30 and November 1st (aka Bag Day). The last day to donate is October 23rd. Please, no electronics or large items of furniture. There will be a ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank – Fall Update

The Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, organizations and businesses in our remarkably generous little town that have made donations during the summer and early fall months. Our appreciation and thanks are extended to the following businesses, families and individuals who have supported the food bank with monetary donations, grocery items, or pet supplies: Janie Bedard, ...

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A Sky Full of Planets

For thousands of years, the night sky was just a splash of random dots. Over time, constellations were formed by connecting the brighter points of light of a certain area of sky. Here, imaginary shapes were formed representing an object, person, animal or even a god – the constellations. Then came the mythologic stories and how they interacted in the ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank cancels 2021 Feed the Need

Volunteers at the Wawa Community Food Bank has cancelled the 2021 Feed the Need. The following letter was sent out yesterday, October 24, 2021. Dear Friends of the Food Bank: Due to the ongoing pandemic and current provincial (OVID guidelines, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Feed the Need again for this year. We are hopeful that we ...

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MILLER, Charles “Chuck”

We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Chuck on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in his 67th year. Predeceased by his parents Charlie Miller and Valma Wootton. He will be remembered with warm hearts by the many people that knew him. He is survived by his brothers Herb Miller (Judy) and Dave Wootton (Nancy), his sisters Diane Siegwart (Don) ...

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