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Why does the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation fundraise and ask for donations? 50/50 raffles, Catch the Ace, wine tasting, golf tournaments, giving programs, and Trivia nights. These are only some of the ways the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation attempts to raise money to support our local hospital. Why does the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation have to fundraise ...

  Rock Island is presenting a house concert on June 9th featuring Catriona Sturton & Alex Charbonneau from 7:30 – 9:30, Catriona Sturton is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She is a unique talent who straddles genres from pop to blues to her own ethereal style. 10” single We Bloom At Night b/w Mongoose Moan and Take a Walk, featuring ...

1st FLIGHT: 1st: Dylan Buckell, Anders Morden, Joel Dechamplain – 32 2nd: Rob Vernier, Bill Carruthers, Karl Benstead – 33 3rd: Mark McRay, Rolly Lachappell, Mike McCoy – 34 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Kyston Stevens, Ray McGregor, Mark Beland – 35 2nd: Jeff Amos, James Roberge, Shane Bukowski – 35 3rd: Dave Jennings, Eric Comptois, Jean Desgagne – 35 3rd FLIGHT: ...

Jun 6, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Clearing this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this morning. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 7.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 3 remains at 6,810 hectares and is ...

A 19-year-old individual from Schreiber is facing multiple charges including impaired operation resulting from a motor vehicle collision (MVC).   On June 3, 2023, at approximately 2:45 a.m., members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Terrace Bay Fire Department responded to a report of a single vehicle MVC on the Mill Road, north ...

5:14 a.m. EDT Monday 5 June 2023 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist through the day today. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short ...

As I was mulling over topics for this week’s column, compiling a list in my mind, it occurred to me that I’ve written about healthcare issues several times in recent months. I was about to toss out the topic when I felt an electric spark snap in my mind. Of course! It’s a major issue that is hurting many thousands ...

Alors que je réfléchissais à des sujets pour la chronique de cette semaine, compilant une liste dans mon esprit, il m’est venu à la connaissance que j’ai écrite sur les questions de santé à plusieurs reprises au cours des derniers mois. J’étais sur le point de dépasser le sujet quand j’ai senti une étincelle électrique claquer dans ma conscience. Bien ...

Jun 5, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Hazy. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this morning. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 13.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 3 remains at 6,810 hectares and is not yet under control. An ...

Jun 5, 2023 at 07:06 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 area. Jun 3, 2023 at 07:06 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in ...

February 18, 1945 – May 20, 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and brother. Survived by his beloved son Terry O’Leary (Nerisse Drona) and his daughters Naiomi O’Leary, Priscilla O’Leary (Brent Woods), granddaughter Niya and grandsons Cole, Jake and Cameron. He is predeceased by his daughter Stephanie, his parents Isobel “Dolly” Blimkie, ...

Jun 3, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Hazy. High 28. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear this evening. Hazy. Low 9.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2, which began on May 26, remains at 105 hectares and is being held. Wawa 3, which began on ...

June 2, 4:45pm UPDATE Our current status remains ‘NO THREAT’ The outlook for the next 72 hours is ‘no change’. The sprinkler system is still being expanded. Please slow down and use caution when driving over the hoses that are crossing streets. Cones and ramps and signs are in place. ************************************************* While our condition remains stable and no threat the ...

Jun 2, 2023 at 22:52 The Lower Mission now has power (10:52 p.m.) At 10:49 – Algoma Power tweeted that power has been restored to all customers that were affected. Jun 2, 2023 at 22:36 Wawa has had power restored at 10:25 p.m. Jun 2, 2023 at 22:32 Wawa-news has been told that power has been restored to the Upper ...

11:10 a.m. EDT Friday 2 June 2023 Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon. These thunderstorms will be very slow-moving and could produce very localized heavy rainfall with 30 to 60mm possible if they remain in place over one area. Rainfall warnings may be issued as thunderstorms develop. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is ...