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Friday Morning News – May 3

Weather: Today – Showers ending this afternoon then clearing. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light this afternoon. High 12. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 1. News Tidbits: There is 1 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region, Cochrane 2 at 30ha. The fire hazard is low in areas of ...

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East Algoma OPP – Male charged with shoplifting

On April 28, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake in relation to a prior theft incident. On April 27, police were called to a grocery store on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a male was caught on security video stealing numerous items and ...

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East Algoma OPP – Impaired Male arrested after swimming in River

On May 1, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a disturbance call near Algoma Street West in Thessalon. At approximately 6:00 p.m. police were called to an intoxicated male swimming in the Thessalon River wearing only a camouflage lifejacket and underwear. The intoxicated male refused to exit the extremely cold water and ...

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JAMES, Gary

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Gary Richard James, on April 15, 2024, in Victoria, B.C. at the age of 83. Gary was born on November 12, 1940, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Dora and Cecil and was raised in Wawa, Ontario. He had many interests growing up including hockey, curling, ...

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World Migratory Bird Day – Fort St. Joseph on May 11th

In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day this year, The Kensington Conservancy is again collaborating with Parks Canada to provide special access to Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site so that birders can experience the wonders of spring bird migration. Fort St. Joseph, which is also home to the St. Joseph Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary, is well known as a ...

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OPP – Implementing Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) During Traffic Stops

As impaired driving occurrences continue to increase in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) jurisdictions, the OPP is taking its strongest measures yet to detect, investigate and remove impaired drivers from our roads. Impaired driving collisions and charges are up close to 30 per cent when compared to the previous five-year average. In OPP Highway Safety Division Greater Toronto Area (GTA) jurisdictions, ...

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OPP – May is Motorcycle Safety Month

With 370 motorcyclists losing their lives in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) jurisdictions in the past 10 years, the OPP is casting light on causal factors and other relevant data, with the aim of helping motorcyclists and other drivers recognize how they can avoid contributing further to these preventable deaths. Between 2014 and 2023, excessive speed, failing to yield right of ...

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Thursday Morning News – May 2

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers or drizzle this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Showers beginning early this evening. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Low 9.    

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Fifth Sunday of Easter

Last Sunday we shared our service with Marathon United Church. The Sunday message was on accepting people as they are, they will change when they are ready. Marathon experienced this first hand. They had a fellow show up at church one Sunday in the winter and asked if there was a place for him to put his tent. They were ...

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Wednesday Morning News, May 1

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60% chance of showers or drizzle early this morning. Periods of rain beginning this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 10 to 15 mm. High 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain ending this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches developing this evening. Low ...

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Red Pine announces appointment of Alice Murphy to Board of Directors

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Alice Murphy to its board of directors effective April 29, 2024. Ms. Murphy has also been appointed as Chair of the Audit Committee. Ms. Murphy is an experienced finance, governance, government relations and mining professional. She is currently a director and Chair of the audit committee of Moon River ...

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Between the Covers – April 30th

The Wawa Public Library celebrates it’s 70th Anniversary in May 2024! The Wawa Public Library, then known as The Michipicoten Public Library opened its doors in May of 1954 in the basement of Sir James Dunn School. Mrs. Ruth Eldridge was appointed as the library’s first Librarian. The Library soon outgrew the space in the school and a place in ...

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École secondaire catholique Trillium students take action on Earth Day

On April 22, students at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) took action to enhance the Chapleau community on Earth Day. This year, the school’s Student Parliament marked the day by focusing on the theme “The Planet Against Plastics”. As part of this activity, the students took part with much energy and conviction in a waste race. In a spirit of ...

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Les élèves de l’ÉSC Trillium en action lors de la Journée de la Terre

Le 22 avril dernier, les élèves de l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) ont tenu à poser un geste concret et bénéfique pour la communauté de Chapleau lors de la journée de la Terre. Cette année, le Parlement des élèves de l’école a souligné la journée en mettant l’accent sur la thématique « La planète contre les plastiques. » Dans le cadre de ...

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