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Les prénoms de bébé les plus populaires en Ontario en 2022

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Olivia et Noah continuent de figurer en tête de liste des prénoms de bébés les plus populaires de l’Ontario en 2022. Olivia occupe la première place des prénoms de fille depuis plus d’une décennie, soit depuis 14 années d’affilée. Cette année, nous ajoutons Chloe, qui figure pour la première fois parmi les 10 prénoms les plus populaires, soit au septième rang, à ...

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Morning News – Tuesday, December 19

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 70 late this morning. High minus 1. Wind chill -20 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this evening. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting ...

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Thunder Bay OPP – Investigation continues into fatal MVC

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 17, 2023, at approximately 12:45 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment, along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Fire, responded to a serious three-vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and two passenger motor vehicles on Highway 11/17 near ...

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Celebration of Life – Bruno Belair

In honour of our dear friend and family member, we are hosting a Celebration of Life for Bruno Belair at the Lakeview on Friday, December 22nd from 4 – 6 p. Stop in for a toast in his honour.

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Thunder Bay/Nipigon OPP – Investigation continues into fatal MVC

On December 15, 2023, at 5:41 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay and Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments, Shuniah Volunteer Fire Department, and Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11-17 in the area of Superior Shores Road involving a tractor-trailer unit and a passenger vehicle. Highway 11-17 was closed ...

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The whole is greater than the sum of its parts

The Festive season is certainly in full swing now. I have already attended more events and celebrations throughout the riding than I can count. I’ve been following this tradition for more than a decade now. The traditional song says, “It is the most wonderful time of the year.” I join constituents where they live, work and play during this holiday ...

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Operational Update at Argonaut’s Magino Mine

Argonaut Gold Inc. is pleased to announce the Company’s flagship mine, the Magino Mine, located in Ontario Canada, is nearing gold production rates shown in its current National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report following implementation of several key technical and operational improvements. Increased Mill Head Grade As previously announced by Argonaut, the Magino Mine began producing gold in June of this ...

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Between the Covers – December 18th

All children are invited to stop in at the library and ask for a BINGO card and then find the holiday symbols hidden around the library. When all the symbols have been found, we will enter the child’s name in for a prize draw! The BINGO card highlights some of the celebrations throughout the month of December through to February ...

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Morning News – Monday December 18

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 70 early this morning. Temperature falling to minus 10 this afternoon. Wind chill -8 this morning and -19 this afternoon. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – December 15

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 6 6 FAHRER, Tom 2 5 6 BUCKELL, Chris 3 4 6 HALL, Dave 3 4 5 McCoy, Joe 3 4 5 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 2 6 RAINVILLE, Heather 6 2 6 GLOVER, Justine 8 1 5 STOYCHOFF, Peter 8 1 5 SWITZER, Anya 8 1 5 CORLEY, Sarah 11 0 5 Next ...

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East Algoma OPP – CAMSaft Program Implemented

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has implemented the CAMSafe program. CAMSafe is a program aimed at creating a database of residential and commercial security cameras within a community that may act as a resource for police when investigating offences/crime. When a police officer uses the CAMSafe database they will see a map of the local ...

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SSM OPP – Charges Laid in Goulais River Assault

On December 14, 2023, shortly after 10:45 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to assault that had taken place at a residence on Groth Road in Town of Goulais River. Investigation determined five (5) individuals attended the residence looking for a person that wasn’t at this home. Two of the individuals took ...

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St. Augustine French Immersion Bring the National Archery in School Program to Wawa!

  On Tuesday, November 7th, five staff members from St. Augustine French Immersion Catholic School participated in a fantastic training session with Tim Watts, National Archery in School Program (NASP) Coordinator with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Staff have been working on bringing the program back to the north for over three years. This year, the Huron-Superior Catholic ...

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Saturday Morning News – December 16

Weather: Today – Becoming cloudy this morning with a few flurries or rain showers. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this afternoon. High plus 3. Wind chill -7 this morning. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of rain showers changing to 70% chance of rain showers or flurries near midnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming ...

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Hwy 17 (Superior Shores Road, Nipigon) OPEN

Dec 16, 2023 at 06:45 At 3:40 a.m. OPP advised that Highway 11\17 is now open in both directions Dec 15, 2023 at 21:45 ON511 at 9:41 p.m.: Hwy 17, Dorion, the highway is closed near Ouimet Canyon Rd due to a collision.  Please avoid the area. On October 20, 2023, at 5:41 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay and Nipigon ...

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