Local & Area News

Approaching Low-Pressure system could bring freezing rain/snow on Derby Weekend

Mar 3, 2022 at 11:30 Environment Canada is warning that a strong low-pressure area from Colorado is forecast to approach Northeastern Ontario and bring significant amounts of snow and freezing rain this weekend. Anglers for the ice fishing derby may enjoy good fishing as fishing while the barometer is dropping is usually good. However, this same dropping barometer and snow/freezing ...

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 36 Winner is…

Mar 3, 2022 at 08:38 Congratulations to Dylan Buckell, winner of Week 36 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#27) that was selected contained the Nine of Diamonds, winning $1,211. There are 16 cards left to draw from, with the progressive pot next week is estimated at $29,122. Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to ...

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Confederation College to Expand Health Administration and Leadership Program

Confederation College today announced that it has received approval from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to make its Health Administration and Leadership program available to prospective students across northwestern Ontario. This program will support Confederation College to meet the demand for health care leaders across the region.   Students will develop health administration and leadership skills in ethics, policy ...

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March is Fraud Prevention Month

March is Fraud Prevention Month and members of the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind everyone the importance of keeping vigilant when it comes to protecting your identity, your possessions and your money. Tips on how to protect yourself Don’t be afraid to say no: Don’t be intimidated by high-pressure sales tactics. If a ...

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Ladies Curling – March 3

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 9 12 McGREGOR, Stephanie 2 8 12 SPENCER, Diane 3 8 12 TAVELLA, Debbie 4 7 12 BONITZKE, Wendy 5 7 12 RAINVILLE, Heather 6 6 12 MATHIAS, Danette 7 6 12 AMOS, Tracy 8 4 12 BELISLE, Jacinda 9 3 12 PARSONS, Rochelle 10 2 12 Playoff Schedule Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice ...

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Morning News – March 3

Mar 3, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 11. Wind chill minus 33 this morning and minus 16 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. A few flurries beginning late this evening and ending before morning. Clearing before morning. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up ...

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Wawa Man becomes new Commander of SE OPP Detachment

Chief Superintendent Carson Pardy, Commander of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North East Region, is pleased to announce that Kevin Fellinger has been promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant and is now the new Commander of the Superior East Detachment. Staff Sergeant Fellinger began his career with the OPP at the White River Detachment in 2008 then transferred to ...

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Winter weather travel advisory Expands

Mar 2, 2022 at 10:15 At 9:41 a.m. Environment Canada expanded the Weather Advisory to include Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay (ended 2:09 p.m.) Agawa – Lake Superior Park (ended 11:30 a.m.) This morning a heavy band of snow is slowly moving southward from Wawa. As a result, snow is expected to be heavy at times with ...

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From the Branch – March 2

  So things are starting. We had a luncheon last Thursday. Sorry I could not attend as Lia had her 94th. Birthday. Good to see that we are on the right track and maybe back to normal soon.   So we should have a membership meeting on March 10th. To get things going and maybe planning for March 17th St ...

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Morning News – March 2

Mar 2, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of light snow. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High minus 6. Wind chill minus 22 this morning and minus 13 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – ...

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SE OPP – Charges laid after report of Suspicious Vehicle

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On February 26, 2022 at approximately 8:09 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Magpie Road in Wawa. During the investigation, the driver was found to be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle. As a result, Chicho RUBIANO, 36 years-of-age, from Blairmore, Alberta was arrested ...

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SE OPP – Charges laid after Domestic Dispute

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On February 24, 2022, at approximately 10:07 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute on Michipicoten First Nation. As a result of the investigation, Krista STONE, 23 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with the following: Assault, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC), Uttering Threats ...

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Ontario Paying Tribute to Former Premier William G. Davis

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The Ontario government is committing up to $150,000 to the City of Brampton to support a memorial honouring the legacy of the late William G. Davis, Ontario’s 18th Premier. The announcement was made in Brampton by Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, where she was joined by His Worship Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton, and ...

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L’Ontario rend hommage à l’ancien premier ministre William G. Davis

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario s’engage à verser jusqu’à 150 000 $ à la Ville de Brampton pour soutenir un monument commémoratif honorant l’héritage de feu William G. Davis, le 18e premier ministre de l’Ontario. L’annonce a été faite à Brampton par Lisa MacLeod, ministre des Industries du patrimoine, du sport, du tourisme et de la culture, en présence de Son ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Youth charged with Arson

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On February 25, 2022, at approximately 2:40 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious fire at a school on Magpie Road in Wawa. The Wawa Fire Department attended the school and extinguished the fire prior to police arrival. As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old, from Wawa, was arrested and ...

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