Local & Area News

Wednesday Morning News – October 18

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 14. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Showers beginning before morning. Low 7. News Tidbits: Algoma University has placed 19th overall in Maclean magazine’s 2024 list of primarily undergraduate ...

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Iris Aitkenhead (nee Merke)

June 24, 1941 to October 8, 2023   After a very short battle with cancer, Iris passed away peacefully at home in Frankford, Ontario surrounded by her family. She has gone on to join Archie, her loving husband of over 50 years.   She was a very loving mother to Melody (Richard), Holly (Mark) and Kim (Scott), and a very ...

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École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) Students Discover the World

Students from École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) recently had the opportunity to welcome three wonderful guests who recently immigrated to Canada immigrant families during their French class. These guests shared stories about their countries of origin, their decision to come to Canada and their journey leading to obtaining the Canadian citizenship. These discussions enabled the students to make a number ...

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Les élèves de l’ÉSC Trillium (Chapleau) s’ouvrent sur le monde

Dans leur cours de Français, des élèves de l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) ont tout récemment eu la chance d’accueillir trois formidables invités issus de l’immigration. Ces invités ont partagé des témoignages sur leur pays d’origine, leur décision de venir au Canada ainsi que leur parcours dans l’obtention de leur citoyenneté canadienne. Ces partages ont permis aux élèves de faire ...

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Tuesday Morning News – October 17

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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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L’Ontario publie la toute première stratégie de transport maritime

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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 ...

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Ontario Releases First-Ever Marine Transportation Strategy

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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, ...

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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 ...

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