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It is with deep sadness, I announce the sudden passing of my brother, Keith Poirier. Keith passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home in Wawa. Keith loved living in the town where he grew up. Survived by his sister, Sharon Boppre (Barry Scully), his nephew Trevor Boppre (Shannon) and his two great nephews, Ethan and Lucas. Keith ...

On February 15, 2023, at approximately 10:00 am officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with assistance from Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Dorion/Hurkett Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a two-vehicle collision on the Wolf River Bridge, Highway 11&17, in Dorion Township. Initial investigation indicates two sport ...

Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 10 13 TERRIS, Tom 1 10 13 McCOY, Joe 3 8 13 MITRIKAS, Erik 4 5 13 HALE, Ron 5 4 13 MORRIS, Lucas 6 2 13 Game schedule for February 22. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS FAHRER MORRIS McCOY HALE TERRIS

September 13, 1941 – February 12, 2023 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late James Torkos. Cherished mother of Linda and the late James Jr. Grandma of Alec and Kayla. Dear sister of Ilona and the late Rosa and Magda. She will be forever remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends ...

Feb 15, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of rain or drizzle changing to flurries this afternoon. Local snowfall amount of 2 to 4 cm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming north 30 gusting to 50 early this afternoon. Temperature falling to -10 this afternoon. Wind chill -20 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – ...

Feb 15, 2023 at 07:05 If you are travelling towards Sudbury be aware that the bus consortium there has cancelled school buses in the Sudbury, Espanola and Massey area Wednesday due to poor road conditions on most rural and side roads. Due to the poor road conditions and in the interest of safety, Route E026 servicing École Sainte-Anne (Spanish) will be cancelled today.   ...

Feb 14, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Clear. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 3. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers this evening. Rain beginning near midnight. Amount 5 to 10 mm. ...

Feb 14, 2023 at 06:37 Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 23-2-14 5:14 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Good No 23-2-14 5:36 AM Highway 101 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and dry ...

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario will resume sitting again on February 21st. Personally, I am very excited to return to the Legislature with Marit Stiles as the newly elected Leader of the Official Opposition. I’ve known Marit since she was first elected in 2018. Her strength and commitment to improving the lives of all Ontarians have always impressed me. She ...

L’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario reprendra ses travaux le 21 février. Personnellement, je suis très heureux de revenir à l’Assemblée législative avec Marit Stiles comme chef nouvellement élue de l’opposition officielle. Je connais Marit depuis qu’elle a été élue pour la première fois en 2018. Sa force et son engagement à améliorer la vie de tous les Ontariens et Ontariennes, elle ...

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Feb 13, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Flurries ending this morning then cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning then light this afternoon. High 1 with the temperature falling to -2 this afternoon. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight ...

Feb 11, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle late this morning and this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. High zero. Wind chill -14 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries ...

Since the beginning of the school year, grade 2, 3 and 4 students at École Saint Nom de Jesus are devouring books during the school day. When they read a book independently or in a small group and can demonstrate their understanding to their teacher Michèle Turcotte, these students can earn a little surprise. Students progress at their own pace. ...

Depuis le début de l’année scolaire, les élèves de la 2e, 3e et 4e année de l’école Saint Nom de Jésus dévorent des livres durant la journée scolaire. Lorsqu’ils lisent un livre de façon autonome ou en petit groupe et qu’ils peuvent démontrer leur compréhension à leur enseignante Mme Michèle Turcotte, ces élèves peuvent se mériter une petite surprise. Les ...