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HUMPHRIES, Dennis

Went to meet the Creator on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He passed away unexpectedly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in his 66th year. He was the son of the late Edward and the late Mary Humphries, brother of Donnie (Barb Jarvis) and the late Danny (Irene), and uncle to Duncan, Heather, Danny, Jessica, Katie and Jack. Dennis was born ...

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Morning News – July 23

Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Becoming cloudy this evening. Showers beginning late this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm late this evening and overnight. Fog patches developing overnight. ...

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East Algoma OPP – 26th Impaired Charge Laid after Traffic Complaint

On July 11, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and a member from the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.ME.) Team responded to a traffic complaint involving a westbound black pick-up truck weaving all over the road on Highway 17 in the Spragge area. Police located the vehicle on ...

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SSM OPP – Collision between Dump Truck & Van

On July 22, 2022, at approximately 7:30 a.m. p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a dump truck and a van near Noon Day Drive and Highway 17, within the community of Garden River. One driver was transported via ambulance ...

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SSM OPP – Investigation Continues into drowning death at Havilland Bay

On July 19, 2022, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Goulais Fire and Rescue, Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) responded to a marine call in Havilland Bay. Investigation determined two adults and two children were in a boat which was stationary in ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after Disturbance

On July 20, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a disturbance-related occurrence at an apartment on Hutchison Avenue in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported a person creating an excessive loud noise and yelling obscenities from their apartment window. When police attended to speak with the person, they were uncooperative and threatened ...

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East Algoma OPP – Bail Violation Charges Laid

On July 21, 2022, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and a member from the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Team (T.I.M.E.) Team responded to a complaint where an individual was left behind and was at a local coffee shop in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined the individual had ...

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LOHNES, Theresa Rose (nee Huck)

April 17, 1930 – June 21, 2022 Our grandmother, Theresa Rose Lohnes, lived a great life! Born and raised in Manitoba, she married Gord Lohnes (predeceased & from Toronto) then moved to Wawa where her only daughter, Donna Lynn (predeceased) was born. Theresa enjoyed her years in Wawa as the owner of the ‘Flower and Yarn Bin’. She loved animals ...

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REIL, Emerson (John Bobbiwash)

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Etta Reil. Loving and supportive father of Randy Reil, Danny Reil (Chantal) and John Reil (Sharon). Proud grandfather of Jaycee, Jarret, Kaitlyn (Al), Donovan and Mika. Great grandfather of Lily, ...

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Morning News – July 22

Friday, July 22, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 11.   COVID ...

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Il sera bientôt possible de prendre rendez-vous pour la vaccination contre la COVID-19 des enfants de six mois à moins de cinq ans

Dès 8 h le jeudi 28 juillet 2022, les parents et tuteurs d’enfants âgés de six mois à moins de cinq ans pourront prendre rendez-vous pour l’administration du vaccin pédiatrique contre la COVID-19. Les jeunes immunodéprimés âgés de 12 à 17 ans deviendront également admissibles à la prise de rendez-vous pour leur deuxième dose de rappel (cinquième dose) s’il s’est ...

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Morning News – July 21

Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Fog Advisory Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 60% chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Becoming ...

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Algoma Steel Reaches Tentative Agreement with USW Local 2724

Algoma Steel Group Inc. announced today, July 20th, 2022 that the Company has reached a tentative agreement for a new labour contract with United Steelworkers (“USW”) Local 2724, the union representing its technical, professional and front-line supervisory employees. The current collective agreement expires July 31, 2022. Ratification votes are scheduled for July 21st through July 25th, 2022. The Company will ...

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Fog Advisory (Wawa – Nipigon) Cancelled

Jul 20, 2022 at 13:31 At 1:15 p.m. Environment Canada cancelled the Fog Advisory. Jul 20, 2022 at 07:26 5:56 AM EDT Wednesday 20 July 2022 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Locally dense fog can be expected early this morning before slowing clearing later this morning. Visibility may be significantly ...

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