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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after harassment complaints

On November 7, 2024, the complainant reported a neighbor from Mississauga Avenue following them in their vehicle, giving them the middle finger, aggressively follow, verbally berate, and dangerously passing on the roadway. At that time, the person was arrested and charged with criminal harassment, resist peace officer, and two counts failing to comply with probation order. On March 7, 2025, ...

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East Algoma OPP – Another arrest made in March 2nd Stolen Pickup Incident

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested another person in relation to the stolen pickup truck incident from March 2, 2025. Police located a stolen pickup truck in a parking lot at an apartment complex on Hillside Drive North and arrested three people inside. The driver was also charged impaired operation and possession of drugs. On March 8, police ...

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Monday Morning News – March 10

Weather: Today Cloudy. 40% chance of snow changing to 40% chance of rain showers this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +5. Wind chill -12 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Periods of rain changing to periods of snow near midnight. Local blowing snow overnight. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this evening then north ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana) OPEN

Mar 9, 2025 at 16:56 Weather and roads have improved and OPP have opened the highway. Please drive with care. Mar 9, 2025 at 13:47 Weather conditions on Hwy 17 between Wawa and Batchawana (Sec Hwy 563) have closed the highway. Remember that driving on a closed highway is not only illegal but also puts both your life and the ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) ENDED

Mar 9, 2025 at 16:00 This weather advisory ended at 3:38 p.m. Mar 9, 2025 at 11:56 11:33 AM EDT Sunday 9 March 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Winter weather travel advisory in effect. What: Snowfall totals of 5 to 10 cm. Brief periods of heavy snow with reduced visibility. When: Late this morning through ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (White River – Dubreuilville) ENDED

Mar 9, 2025 at 16:00 This weather advisory ended at 3:38 p.m. Mar 9, 2025 at 11:56 11:33 AM EDT Sunday 9 March 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Winter weather travel advisory in effect. What: Snowfall totals of 5 to 10 cm. Brief periods of heavy snow with reduced visibility. When: Late this morning through ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) ENDED

Mar 9, 2025 at 16:00 This weather advisory ended at 3:38 p.m. Mar 9, 2025 at 11:56 11:33 AM EDT Sunday 9 March 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Winter weather travel advisory in effect. What: Snowfall totals of 5 to 10 cm. Brief periods of heavy snow with reduced visibility. When: Late this morning ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake) ENDED

Mar 9, 2025 at 16:00 This weather advisory ended at 3:38 p.m. Mar 9, 2025 at 11:56 11:33 AM EDT Sunday 9 March 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Winter weather travel advisory in effect. What: Snowfall totals of 5 to 10 cm. Brief periods of heavy snow with reduced visibility. When: Late this morning through ...

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Confederation College Hosts Annual Aviation Day

Confederation College successfully hosted Aviation Day on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Aviation Centre of Excellence, providing students and the public with an opportunity to explore careers in the growing aviation industry. The event featured a public session from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., where prospective students, job seekers, aviation enthusiasts, and community members met industry professionals, explored career ...

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Saturday Morning News – March 6

Weather: Today Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness near noon then 40% chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -4. Wind chill -23 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Clearing before morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -16. Wind ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – March 7

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 15 16 FAHRER, Tom 2 13 16 McCoy, Joe 2 13 15 HALL, Dave 4 11 15 BUCKELL, Chris 5 9 16 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 7 16 CORLEY, Sarah 7 4 15 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 4 14 SWITZER, Anya 7 4 14 RAINVILLE, Heather 10 3 16 GLOVER, Justine 11 1 15 Second ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – March 7

RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 14 16 BUSSINEAU, Denise 2 13 16 SWITZER, Anya 3 12 16 TAVELLA, Debbie 4 11 15 MATHIAS, Danette 5 9 15 AMOS, Tracy 6 7 15 PARSONS, Rochelle 6 7 15 SPENCER, Diane 6 7 16 BONITZKE, Wendy 6 7 14 CHIUPKA, Lorna 6 7 16 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 6 7 16 SZEKELY, Annik ...

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U9 Wawa Winter Classic

The MMCC will be busy this weekend with some great hockey as the MMCC hosts the first ever U9 Wawa Winter Classic and Chuck-a-Puck & Skills Competition (on Saturday). The weekend will also feature two (2) U18 Jr Girls Greyhound Game.   Friday, March 7th 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wawa Travellers Chapleau Huskies 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wawa ...

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Friday Morning News – March 7

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning. High -6. Wind chill -23 this morning and -13 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -18. Wind chill -14 this evening and -21 overnight. Sat, 8 Mar Sunny in ...

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