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East Algoma OPP – Charges laid in Hit & Run

On January 21, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed Highway 17 in both directions near Bruce Mines to investigate a fatal hit and run collision that occurred the evening prior. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., a car travelling westbound on Highway 17 approached the closure and drove past a fully marked police vehicle with its emergency lights activated ...

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Morning News – January 26

Jan 26, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -12. Wind chill -26 this morning and minus 15 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy near midnight. 60% chance of flurries before morning. Wind up to 15 ...

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Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health

Jan 26, 2023 at 07:39 Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement providing an update on the province’s progress responding to this year’s respiratory illness season: “Thanks to the ongoing resilience and commitment of Ontarians, we are seeing a decline in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu and COVID activity throughout the province. RSV trends ...

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Déclaration du médecin hygiéniste en chef

Jan 26, 2023 at 07:39 Aujourd’hui, le Dr Kieran Moore, médecin hygiéniste en chef, a publié la déclaration qui suit pour faire le point sur les progrès réalisés par la province en réponse à la saison des maladies respiratoires de cette année : « Grâce à la résilience et à l’engagement sans faille de la population de l’Ontario, nous observons ...

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“One Stop Talk” program will connect youth to mental health counselling by phone, video, text and chat

The Ontario government is investing $4.75 million to expand the “One Stop Talk” virtual “walk-in” counselling program to connect children, youth and their families with more convenient and timely ways to access mental health counselling no matter where they live. “Our government is making it easier and more convenient for children and youth in every corner of the province to access ...

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Le programme « One Stop Talk » mettra les jeunes en contact avec des conseils en santé mentale par téléphone, vidéo, SMS et chat

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 4,75 millions de dollars dans l’expansion du programme de consultation virtuelle sans rendez-vous Parlons maintenant, afin d’offrir aux enfants, aux jeunes et à leurs familles des moyens pratiques et rapides d’accéder à des services de consultation en santé mentale, quel que soit leur lieu de résidence. « Notre gouvernement rend plus facile et plus pratique ...

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Area Road Conditions – January 26

Jan 26, 2023 at 06:27 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511. Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Good No 23-1-26 5:15 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Partly snow covered Good No 23-1-26 5:25 AM Highway 101 From Highway ...

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BROWN, Robert Glen

May 25, 1952 – January 16, 2023 Passed away at Caressant Care LTC in Harriston, ON peacefully in his sleep after a difficult struggle with dementia. Bob was born and raised in Elmira, ON and after retirement, he moved with his wife Irene to Wawa to be closer to his family. Bob was known for his hospitality and sociable nature. ...

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SE OPP Wawa – White River Male Charged Assault

SE OPP Wawa

A resident of Superior East is facing charges after their involvement in two separate incidents in one week. On January 16, 2023, at approximately 8:35 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. On January 19, 2023, ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – January 24

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 8 10 FAHRER, Tom 2 7 10 McCOY, Joe 2 7 10 MITRIKAS, Erik 4 4 10 HALE, Ron 5 2 10 MORRIS, Lucas 5 2 10 Game Schedule for Monday, January 30, 2023 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 TERRIS McCOY MITRIKAS FAHRER HALE MORRIS  

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Morning News – January 25

Jan 25, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -4. Wind chill -19 this morning and -8 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -13. Wind chill -10 this evening and -18 overnight.   Provincial Announcements: Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier ...

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Area Road Conditions – January 25

Jan 25, 2023 at 06:12 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511.   Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 23-1-25 5:10 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good No 23-1-25 5:20 AM Highway ...

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Morning News – January 24

Jan 24, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 7. Wind chill -19 this morning and -10 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -19. Wind chill -13 this evening and ...

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East Algoma OPP – Site Property Manager Charged

On January 20, 2023, shortly after 9:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a threat’s complaint at an apartment complex on West Street in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined a tenant was outside the apartment complex walking their dog when the Site Property Manager began to take pictures of ...

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