Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 10. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low plus 1. Northeast Forest Fire Update: There have been no new fires since the last report ...
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SE OPP Chapleau – BC Man Charged with Speeding & Operation while Prohibited
Driving over the posted speed limit has resulted in a criminal charge for one individual. On October 12, 2023, shortly before 11:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Highway 101 near Chapleau, when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Impaired Operation Charges Laid during Traffic Stop
Members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. On October 14, 2023, just before 11:00 a.m., members of the Marathon OPP Detachment observed a passenger motor vehicle driving erratically on Peninsula Road within the Town of Marathon. Officers subsequently initiated a traffic stop. Through investigation, it was determined ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Impaired Charges laid after collision
On October 14, 2023, shortly after 10:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma OPP Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to report of a fail to remain motor vehicle collision on Ansonia Road in the Municipality of Huron Shores. Investigation determined the complainant was driving on Ansonia Road when the complainant’s vehicle was hit by a passing westbound ...
Read More »ZAGAR, Ralph (updated)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and six children, at Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in his 92nd year. Loving husband to the “love of his life”, Maria, in their 67th year of marriage. Devoted father to Ralph Zagar Jr. (Judy), Peter (Lorri), Susan, John (Lori), Doris (Paul) and Sandra (John). Grandpa to Christopher, Travis, ...
Read More »First Nation Public Library Week at the Wawa Public Library
Our First Nation Public Library Week was a huge success. Miigwetch to Jackie Tangie, Christina Bekintis, Danni Peters, Joanie Clement, Keira Kertesz, Gretchen Weicht, Dan Ayotte. The teachings were very soothing, calming and we learned so much about the First Nation way of life. We were taught about traditional teas and bannock, medicines and smudging by Jackie. Christina shared her ...
Read More »Between the Covers – October 16
New Books this Week are “The Armor of Light” by Ken Follett, “Bright Lights, Big Christmas” by Mary Kay Andrews, “The Traitor Among Us” by Anne Perry and “The Running Grave” by Robert Galbraith. En Français, nous avons “Demain et Demain, et Demain” par Gabrielle Zevin. New Movies this week “Knights of the Zodiac” starring Mackenyu and Famke Janssen ...
Read More »Le théâtre des soins de santé de Ford
J’ose dire que de nombreux Ontariens sont bouleversés et déçus par les nombreux scandales émanant du gouvernement Ford ces derniers temps. Présentement, nous observons les sagas de l’ensemble résidentiel et la ceinture de verdure. Nous venons d’être témoins de la virevolte du premier ministre sur la restitution des terres de la Ceinture de verdure, la démission récente de deux ministres ...
Read More »Doug Ford’s healthcare theatrics
I venture to say that many Ontarians are upset and disappointed at the numerous debacles and scandals emanating from the Ford government lately. Right now, we are watching the simultaneous, dramatic housing development and Greenbelt sagas unfold. We have just seen the Premier’s eventual flip-flop on returning lands to the Greenbelt and the recent resignation of two prominent cabinet ministers ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – October 16
Oct 16, 2023 at 07:58 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Clearing near noon. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this afternoon. High 10. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low minus 1. News Tidbits: There are no more tickets left to purchase for Darlene Jordan’s painting at Katherine Cove. The tickets ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Assistance asked for in Fatal Collision
The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the assistance of the public to provide any information or dash camera footage they have regarding a fatal motor vehicle collision. On October 10, 2032, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment, along with Emergency Medical Services and Fire, responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision on ...
Read More »Ontario Releases First-Ever Marine Transportation Strategy
The Ontario government has released The Future of the Great Lakes Economy: Ontario’s Marine Transportation Strategy, outlining actions the province will take to strengthen Ontario’s position as a leader in marine transportation. Part of the government’s plan to build Ontario, the strategy will create more jobs, trade and economic opportunities for the future. “Linking to our railway and road networks, ...
Read More »L’Ontario publie la toute première stratégie de transport maritime
le gouvernement de l’Ontario a publié le document intitulé L’avenir de l’économie des Grands Lacs: Stratégie ontarienne relative au transport maritime, qui décrit les mesures que la province prendra pour renforcer la position de l’Ontario en tant que chef de file dans le domaine du transport maritime. Cette stratégie, qui s’inscrit dans le cadre du plan du gouvernement visant à ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – October 13
Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 10. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low plus 5. News Tidbits: It is a busy Saturday in Wawa… Unfortunately, it is cloudy so Wawaites may not be able to ...
Read More »OPP Focussed on Public Safety in Light of Conflict in Middle East
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of global online threats of violence regarding the situation in the Middle East. We want to assure the people of Ontario that we continue to focus on public safety. The OPP and our law enforcement partners are closely monitoring for any situation which could impact public safety in our communities. While the OPP ...
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