On July 10, 2022 at approximately 1:40 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Broadway Avenue in Wawa. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be impaired by alcohol. As a result, Korinne ROCHON, 36 years-of-age, of Saskatoon was charged with the following: Operation while impaired ...
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SE OPP – Arrest made after Domestic Dispute on Highway 631
On July 6, 2022, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Highway 631, near the town of Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old person, from Hornepayne, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section ...
Read More »SE OPP – Charges laid in Vehicle Theft
On July 5, 2022, at approximately 12:27 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to assist a disabled motor vehicle on Highway 17 in Dahl Township, south of White River. Subsequent investigation revealed the vehicle to be stolen. As a result, Fatima ADDOW, 22 years-of-age, of Edmonton was arrested and charged with the ...
Read More »SE OPP – Arrest made after Chapleau Break & Enter
On July 2, 2022, at approximately 1:43 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a business on Birch Street in Chapleau. Police located the accused near the scene and, through investigation, Austin LECUYER, 22 years-of-age, of Chapleau was arrested and charged with the following: Break, Enter a ...
Read More »SE OPP – Arrest made after Threats made in Hawk Junction
On June 30, 2022, at approximately 4:52 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats occurrence on Poplar Street in Hawk Junction. As a result of the investigation, Brandon MERSEREAU, 32 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with the following: Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm, contrary to ...
Read More »NOSM University researchers part of Canadian team receiving $10 million to research SARS-CoV-2 medications
On Thursday, July 7, 2022 the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Federal Minister of Health, announced $10M in research funding to establish the Canadian ADAptive Platform Trial of COVID-19 Therapeutics in Community Settings (Can-ADAPT COVID). Dr. Barb Zelek, Associate Professor at NOSM University, and Dr. Brianne Wood, NOSM University/Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute Associate Scientist, are part of the research team ...
Read More »Morning News – July 13
July 13, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Clearing near midnight. Low 10. COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver Charged after Collision
On July 12, 2022, at approximately 2:15 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting regular patrol duties on Highway 108 south of Elliot Lake and observed a vehicle in the ditch. The vehicle sustained major damage, however, the driver was not injured. Police could detect a strong odour of alcoholic beverage emanating from their breath. As a ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Emergency/Grandparent Scam is Prevalent in East Algoma
Members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind everyone to please do your homework prior to giving any personal information, money, or sending prepaid iTunes cards to anyone. Every year thousands of Canadians are victimized, and millions of dollars are lost through many forms of fraud. Emergency/Grandparent Scam is Prevalent in East Algoma: ...
Read More »SIMPSON, Mark “Woody”
Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the age of 74 years. Woody will be sadly missed by his “chosen family” MaryLou and Jensen Kobzick. Dear son of the late Peggy and Tommy Simpson. He will be missed and remembered by many, many friends and acquaintances in the community. A special thank you to Jerry ...
Read More »Morning News – July 12
July 12, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Fog Advisory Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Clearing near midnight. Low 10. COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states ...
Read More »Celebration of Life – Connie Halverson
HALVERSON, Connie Deborah – Passed away suddenly as a result of an accident on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the age of 68 years. A Celebration of her life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #169, White River on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa.
Read More »Fog Advisory (Pukaskwa Park – Wawa) Ended
Jul 12, 2022 at 06:20 6:00 AM EDT Tuesday 12 July 2022 Fog advisory ended for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Jul 12, 2022 at 06:00 3:22 AM EDT Tuesday 12 July 2022 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Fog with near zero visibility has developed over areas near Lake Superior. It is expected to dissipate in ...
Read More »Severe Thunderstorm Watch (LSPP – Searchmont) ENDED
Jul 11, 2022 at 16:48 3:47 PM EDT Monday 11 July 2022 Severe thunderstorm watch ended for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Jul 11, 2022 at 13:00 12:19 PM EDT Monday 11 July 2022 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana ...
Read More »Celebration of Life – Agnes Ostermeier
(1930-2022) Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Centre on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the age of 91 years. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Monica’s Church on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Michael Asorgoe officiating. Interment of her cremated remains will follow at the Woodland Cemetery, Wawa. Memorial donations made to the ...
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