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Thursday Morning News – March 14

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 6. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Clearing after midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low -7. Wind chill -11 overnight. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Fynn Manttari (Wawa) and Lex ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Charges laid after Disturbance on Hwy 101

SE OPP Wawa

A verbal dispute has resulted in a criminal charge for a local individual. On March 12, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a disturbance on Highway 101, east of Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and charged with Uttering Threats ...

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One Year Later, Police Still Seek Information for Missing Person

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Garden River First Nation are partnering to enhance efforts to locate missing 39-year-old Jake Corbiere. Jake has not been seen or spoken with family or friends since March 12, 2023. Garden River First Nation is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for anyone who provides information that leads to finding Jake. “Jake’s ...

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Taking Care of Business: The State of Business Succession and Planning in Ontario

Many employers across Ontario, including in Northern Ontario, will see a change in their owners or leadership in the coming years. Many of these employers have developed succession plans; however, a concerningly large share remain inadequately prepared for this transition. Northern Policy Institute’s latest publication explores the state of business succession and planning across Ontario. NPI partnered with the Ontario ...

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Wednesday Morning News – March 13

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 8. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -6. Wind chill -9 overnight.

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SSM OPP – Charges laid after dispute

On March 5, 2024, shortly after 5 pm, the Sault Ste Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call in Goulais River on Mission Road. The accused and the victim were engaged in a verbal argument over damage to the victim’s property. Subsequently, this led to the property owner being physically assaulted. As a result of the investigation, Robert ...

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Nipigon OPP – Traffic Complaint leads to Impaired charges

A traffic complaint has led to one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation. On March 10, 2024, just before 7:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of an erratic and suspected impaired driver on Highway 11/17 near Hurkett Loop Road. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a ...

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Nipigon OPP – Traffic Complaint leads to Impaired charges

One individual is facing impaired charges following a traffic complaint. On March 8, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a motor vehicle driving erratically through a construction zone on Highway 11 in Ledger Township. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Through ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made in Arson Investigation

One person has been arrested and charged in an arson investigation in Elliot Lake. On March 6, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Elliot Lake Fire Department responded to a suspicious fire on College Place in Elliot Lake where multiple camper trailers were destroyed. As a result of the investigation, Jacob PEART, ...

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Tuesday Morning News – March 12

Weather: Today – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon then 30% chance of showers late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 11. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers early this evening. Clearing this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -5. Wind ...

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Copperfin Credit Union and Northern Credit Union Advance Merger Discussions

Northern Credit Union and Copperfin Credit Union, two leading financial institutions, are pleased to announce the successful completion of the due diligence phase in their ongoing merger discussions. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency and collaborative decision-making, they are presently engaged in formulating a thorough business case for regulatory approval, paving the way for a member vote to finalize this transformative ...

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Wawa Youth Curling Program 2023 – 2024

The Youth Curling Season wrapped up on March 6, 2024.  The final game was close with students showing great improvement in all aspects of the game – rock delivery, sweeping, and game strategy. The original registered group ended up with about a dozen active curlers.  Thank you to the Wawa Curling League for supporting the Program and to volunteers – ...

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Local Bridge Builders compete in Sault College’s Bridge Building Competition

Sault College, in collaboration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), held its annual Bridge Building Competition offering an experiential learning opportunity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). This year’s competition drew over 300 balsa wood bridges from students from grades 4-12, as well as younger and older entries through the ...

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