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Travel and use Restrictions in the Northeast Region – MNRF Chapleau-Wawa District:

Under the Emergency Area Order EAO-2023-01 declared on May 31, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Chapleau-Wawa District has put in an Implementation Order for the WAW003 fire to protect public safety and to facilitate effective fire suppression. The following restrictions listed below and as outlined on the Implementation Order map, are now in effect until further notice. ...

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Mayor Hart – June 1st Update

There is still NO THREAT to the community. Much of the Perimeter Supression system has now been installed in the community. This is a precautionary measure in accordance with our Action Management Plan. Please make sure that you do not move or relocate any of the lines. Do not park on any portion of the hose. This is one of ...

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Sault Police Warn Against Leaving Pets in Hot Vehicles

With temperatures on the rise, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is urging citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township to not leave their pets in hot vehicles – for any length of time. Even if the windows are cracked open, temperatures inside a vehicle can quickly becoming dangerous for pets because of their limited capacity to deal with ...

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Argonaut Gold Announces that Wet Commissioning Activities is Underway

Argonaut Gold Inc. is pleased to announce that wet commissioning activities at its Magino Mine (“Magino”) are well underway, with the introduction of ore into the crushing circuit on May 13th and ore into the grinding circuit on May 19th. The Company is now guiding towards a first gold pour by mid-June as it works closely with Ausenco Engineering Canada ...

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Special Air Quality Statement (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne) CONTINUES

Jun 1, 2023 at 08:09 5:09 AM EDT Thursday 1 June 2023 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in deteriorated air quality in the above regions.   May 31, 2023 at 07:32 5:17 AM EDT Wednesday 31 May 2023 The Special Air Quality Statement remains ...

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Heat Warning (White River – Dubreuilville) CONTINUES

Jun 1, 2023 at 08:08 5:17 AM EDT Thursday 1 June 2023 The heat event is expected to persist through Friday and might continue into Saturday in some locales, with maximum 29 to 32 degrees Celsius.   May 31, 2023 at 07:32 4:54 AM EDT Wednesday 31 May 2023 The heat event is expected to persist through Friday and might ...

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Heat Warning (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne) CONTINUES

Jun 1, 2023 at 08:06 5:17 AM EDT Thursday 1 June 2023 The heat event is expected to persist today, and may continue into Saturday in some locales with max temperatures of 29 to 32 degrees Celsius. May 31, 2023 at 07:35 4:54 AM EDT Wednesday 31 May 2023 The Heat Warning remains in effect for: Geraldton – Manitouwadge – ...

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Morning News – June 1

Jun 1, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 27. Humidex 30. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Local smoke overnight. Low 13.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2, ...

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SE OPP – Person arrested and charged with Spousal Assault

A resident of Hornepayne is facing a criminal charge following a domestic dispute. On May 30, 2023, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a domestic dispute that had occurred on Ecomadina Avenue in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old person, from Hornepayne, was arrested ...

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SE OPP – Male charged with Mischief

SE OPP Wawa

An argument escalated into a criminal charge for one local resident. On May 30, 2023, shortly before 12:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a neighbour dispute on Poplar Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Deano LAFOND, 53 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with one count ...

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Mayor Hart (White River) – May 31st Update

May 31th, 9:00 a.m. Update The fires continue to be NO THREAT to the Community. Tuesday was a good day despite the heat and wind. Today’s forecast is similar to yesterday. 30°C and above with wind gusts. Wawa 02 (Crocker Lake) has not advanced. Crews are still active in this area. Wawa 03 (Depew/631): Continues to move north and away ...

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Nipigon OPP – Investigation into Drug Trafficking leads to arrest

As a result of public complaints and tips, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the town of Nipigon. As a result of this investigation a warrant was issued for the arrest of Steven MAHONEY, 40 years old, of Nipigon, Ontario. On May 30, 2023 the accused was arrested ...

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CSCU – Arrest made in Business Break & Enter in Elliot Lake

On May 30, 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Search Warrant at a residence on Wagoosh Lake Road, North Shore Township, and arrested a person in relation to a business break and enter and trailer theft from Oakland Boulevard in Elliot Lake. On May 27, 2023, police were notified of the break, enter, ...

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SE OPP – Altercation involving a motor vehicle leads to multiple charges

SE OPP Wawa

An altercation involving a motor vehicle has resulted in criminal charges for one individual. On May 28, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that occurred on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Clayton DESOUSA, 32 years-of-age, of Timmins was arrested and ...

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