Local & Area News

Men’s Night Golf – June 23

126 Players 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Darren Miller, Andre Champagne, Dennis Leberge – 33 2nd: Mike Laverne, Adam Tomassini, Sheldon Lacroix – 33 3rd: Gilles Pelletier, Tanner Pelletier, Blair Mills – 33 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Caleb Boylan, Cooper Moore, Eben Leadbetter – 34 2nd: Noah Asselin, Dylan Buckell, Spare – 34 3rd: Scott Carruthers, John Leadbetter, Steve Jozin – 34 3rd ...

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Ladies Night Golf – June 22

(75 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Chrystal Morden, Jody Renaud, Alexis Alexopoulos – 37 2nd: Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich, Spare – 39 3rd: Rachal Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko, Spare – 41 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Cathy Cyr, Connie Taylor, Heather Rainville – 43 2nd: Diedre Dupuis, Jan Gagnon, Spare – 44 3rd: Marcie DLF, Carole Moisan, Dawn Campbell – 44 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – June 29

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 On Sunday, July 3rd, an Interdenominational Morning Worship will be held outdoors at the Lady Dunn Health Centre at 10:30 a.m. Please bring ...

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Morning News – June 29

June 29, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Fog Advisory Today – Fog dissipating this morning then sunny. High 14. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 70 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h before morning. Low 9. Forest Fire Update: There is one forest fire in the Northeast Region. Algonquin ...

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Ontario NDP elects Peter Tabuns to be interim leader

NDP MPP Peter Tabuns (Toronto—Danforth) has been elected by the NDP’s provincial council to be the party’s interim leader. “The NDP is honoured that the people of Ontario have asked us, once again, to form the Official Opposition, and I’m humbled to have an opportunity to lead the party for a time,” said Tabuns. “The Ontario NDP Caucus is energized ...

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Be Safe this Summer

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is shedding light on road-, off-road- and boating-related fatalities over the last decade for which lifesaving and protective equipment could have saved many lives…had it been worn. On the water    Between 2012 and 2021, the OPP investigated 238 boating/paddling deaths. Only 35 of those who died were wearing a lifejacket. With more than 40 ...

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Morning News – June 28

June 28, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 17 with temperature falling to 10 this afternoon. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing ...

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FISHER, Raymond Brian

Peacefully while surrounded by family on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at the age of 79 years. Loving husband of 43 years to Catherine Lacey Fisher. Cherished father of Andrew (Natalie) and Martin Fisher. Grandfather of Tayves, Emma-Faye and Everett Fisher. Dear brother of Beverley Fisher-Godin. Predeceased by his brother James Fisher, his sister Cheryl Fisher. Uncle to many nieces and ...

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BELLEY, Lucille

December 20, 1934 – June 22, 2022 Passed away peacefully Wednesday morning with her family by her side. Lucille is now reunited with her late husband Patrick. Loving mother to Debbie (Tom) and Charlene Raby. Proud grandma to Shawn, Neil Jones (Kayla), Tyler Jones (Natalie). Lucille will be forever missed by her great grandchildren Hunter Belley, Rylee Jones, Chase Jones, ...

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Rock Island House Concert Wednesday – Avery Florence

  Rock Island will be holding a House Concert featuring Avery Florence on Wednesday June 29, from 8 – 9:30 p.m.   Avery Florence is a songwriter/musician who says she is based in Toronto/Montreal. Termed a soft-soul artist, her melodies and voice are spellbinding. Avery began her Wake Up! tour, moving from the West to East Coast visiting communities and ...

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Morning News – June 27

June 27, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming west 20 near noon. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy with 60% chance of showers before morning. Risk of a thunderstorm before morning. Wind ...

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Morning News – June 25

June 25, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Clearing this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 28. Humidex 31. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers this evening. A few showers beginning late this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight. Local amount 10 to 15 ...

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Premier Ford Unveils New Cabinet

Today, Premier Doug Ford unveiled his new cabinet with an experienced team that will deliver on the government’s ambitious agenda to build the infrastructure necessary to unlock the full potential of the province’s economy, including highways, transit and the road to the Ring of Fire. “With big challenges ahead, including an uncertain global economic climate, now is the time for ...

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Le premier ministre Ford dévoile son nouveau Conseil des ministres

Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Doug Ford a dévoilé son nouveau Conseils des ministres. L’équipe chevronnée mettra en œuvre le programme ambitieux du gouvernement pour construire les infrastructures qui permettront d’exploiter le plein potentiel économique de la province, notamment des autoroutes, des infrastructures de transport en commun et des routes vers le Cercle de feu. « Face aux importants défis qui ...

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