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The Ontario government is investing $5 million through the Micro-credentials Challenge Fund, to help more Ontarians quickly upgrade their skills for good-paying jobs in health care, auto, advanced manufacturing and other in-demand sectors. “Our government is bridging the gap between postsecondary education and the labour market to equip learners with the specific skills employers are looking for,” said Jill Dunlop, ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. BUCKELL, Chris 1 3 3 TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 FAHRER, Tom 3 2 3 HALL, Dave 3 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 3 2 3 McCoy, Joe 3 2 3 RAINVILLE, Heather 7 1 3 CORLEY, Sarah 8 0 3 GLOVER, Justine 8 0 2 STOYCHOFF, Peter 8 0 3 SWITZER, Anya 8 0 2 Game ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High -3. Wind chill -22 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -6. Wind chill near -12. News ...

4:57 AM EST Friday 24 November 2023 Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Lake effect snow continues today. Hazards: Additional snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm. Significantly reduced visibilities in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Wind gusts of 50 km/h. Timing: This morning into this afternoon. Discussion: Lake effect snowfall with a risk of snowsqualls will continue today, ...

On November 21, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Town of Blind River. Shortly after 12:30 a.m., officers observed a suspicious vehicle with four occupants on Cobden Street and initiated a traffic stop. Police observed an individual in the rear passenger seat who was wanted on outstanding ...

On November 18, 2023, shortly after 11:45 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of alcohol from the local liquor store in the Town of Blind River. The store manager provided police with video footage from in the store that captured two individuals placing a bottle of whiskey in a ...

Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges following a report of a stolen motor vehicle. On November 22, 2023, just before 10:30 a.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment received a report of a stolen motor vehicle that occurred in the Niagara region. Further investigation indicated that the driver of the motor vehicle ...

  On the November 17th – 19th, 2023 weekend, Wawa Women’s hockey was host to 10 teams for the 6th annual Lori Johnson Memorial hockey tournament. Teams from Wawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Chapleau, and Garden River laced up the skates for some action at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center. This year a new division was created to accommodate a slower ...

During Question Period MPP Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) called on the Minister of Energy to act on the high cost of hydro in Northern Ontario. After the Conservative caucus spent last week debating a powerless motion on the carbon tax, Mantha called on the minister to act on issues within his jurisdiction. “High energy costs are a burden on individuals and ...

On November 21, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, numerous stolen items linked to thefts from retail stores in Elliot Lake, approximately $7000 in cash, over 12 grams of ...

RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 3 3 BLANCHET, Emma 2 2 3 BUSSINEAU, Denise 2 2 2 SPENCER, Diane 2 2 3 BONITZKE, Wendy 5 1 3 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 5 1 2 LOWE, Cheri 5 1 3 PARSONS, Rochelle 5 1 2 TAVELLA, Debbie 5 1 1 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 1 3 CHARBONNEAU, Melanie 11 0 2 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa ...

Last Sunday our message was investing for God. The scripture was about a man giving his servants money and what they did with it. Two of the servants doubled their money by investing it, the third put his money away so he returned to his master exactly what he had received. The money represents the gifts we are given in ...

Weather: Today – Periods of light snow ending early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h. Temperature falling to -11 this afternoon. Wind chill -8 this morning and -15 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 ...

Ontario’s Split the Pot Lottery ticket sales are approaching $1,000,000! This lottery provides ticket buyers the opportunity to share in the winnings and be part of the largest partnered fundraising initiative in Ontario. Time is crucial — don’t miss out on the chance to win the largest Early Rewards Prize yet! We have a prize of $20,000 that will be ...

Time is running out for you to bid in the Wawa Rotary Online Auction.  Bidding began on Sunday, November 19th and will continue to Saturday, November 25th at 10 p.m. Registering to bid is easy, you just need your name, email address, phone number and a made-up password. No credit or debit cards are required. You will then get a ...