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East Algoma OPP – Traffic stop leads to multiple bail violation charges

On April 22, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the City of Elliot Lake Shortly after 11:30 p.m., police were alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition reader in the officer’s cruiser of an unlicensed driver associated to a red pick-up truck. A traffic stop was initiated as the ...

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Morning News – April 25

Apr 25, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High +3. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -3. Wind chill -5 overnight. News Tidbits: The Wawa Goose Bar & ...

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WFD Called to two incidents today

Late this afternoon, the Wawa Fire Department was called to an incident at the playset behind the Cenotaph in Queen’s Park. A firefighter could be seen carrying an extrication tool ‘jaws of life’ to one of the playsets. It appeared as if a child was possibly entangled in a piece of one of the playsets. There didn’t appear to be ...

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Manitouwadge OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired after Collision

Members of the Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. On April 20, 2023, shortly after 3:30 a.m., members of the Manitouwadge OPP Detachment responded to a traffic complaint of a single motor vehicle collision on Manitou Road in the Town of Manitouwadge. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of ...

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Nipigon OPP Warn Residents to be Bear Safe

Members of the Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments are reminding residents to be conscious of increased bear activity during the spring months. April is the beginning of bear season and with it comes an increase in bear sightings in urban areas. As bears wake up after a winter of hibernation, they are faced with a scarcity of ...

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Morning News – April 24

Apr 24, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A few flurries ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High +2. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -2. Wind chill -6 overnight. ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (Pukaskwa Park – Lake Superior Park)

4:13 PM EDT Saturday 22 April 2023 Winter weather travel advisory in effect for: Pukaskwa Park – White River – Wawa Agawa – Lake Superior Park Hazards: Snow with amounts of 10 to 15 cm possible. Low visibility in areas of heavier snow. Timing: Now through Sunday morning. Discussion: Snow is expected to intensify this evening for areas north and ...

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Marathon OPP – Traffic Complaint finds Impaired Driver

One individual is facing numerous Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act charges following a traffic complaint. On April 20, 2023, shortly before 3:30 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a traffic complaint of a motor vehicle driving erratically and travelling at high rates of speed on Highway 17. Officers subsequently located the vehicle and ...

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Morning News – April 22

Apr 22, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries this morning. Periods of rain mixed with snow beginning near noon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High +4. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -2. ...

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Significant Snowfall Possible – (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)

5:15 AM EDT Saturday 22 April 2023 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Widespread precipitation associated with an approaching low-pressure system is expected to move into portions of northern Ontario beginning late this afternoon or evening and continuing into Sunday morning. Over northeastern Ontario, the precipitation will likely begin as rain and change to snow this ...

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Significant Snowfall Possible – (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

5:15 AM EDT Saturday 22 April 2023 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Widespread precipitation associated with an approaching low-pressure system is expected to move into portions of northern Ontario beginning late this afternoon or evening and continuing into Sunday morning. Over northeastern Ontario, the precipitation will likely begin as rain and change to snow this evening ...

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Significant Snowfall Possible – (White River – Dubreuilville)

5:15 AM EDT Saturday 22 April 2023 Special Weather Statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Widespread precipitation associated with an approaching low-pressure system is expected to move into portions of northern Ontario beginning late this afternoon or evening and continuing into Sunday morning. Over northeastern Ontario, the precipitation will likely begin as rain and change to snow this ...

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LP Building Solutions to Acquire Forex’s Wawa OSB Facility

LP Building Solutions, a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, and Forex Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which LP will acquire the assets owned by Wawa OSB Inc., a subsidiary of Forex Inc. The transaction will add to LP’s assets a manufacturing facility in Wawa, Ontario that will be converted into an LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding ...

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New Study Shows Biological Invasions from Invasive Species are as Costly as Natural Disasters

  Natural disasters such as storms, earthquakes and wildfires are widely recognized for their devastating economic impacts. A new study released on March 17, 2023, revealed that biological invasions from invasive species are as economically devastating as these more well-known phenomena, underscoring the importance of action and preventative measures.   Invasive species – organisms introduced by humans to new environments ...

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Morning News – April 20

Apr 20, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this morning. Snow or rain mixed with ice pellets beginning this afternoon. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50. High +2. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Rain or ice pellets. Risk of freezing rain overnight. Wind east ...

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