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Changes in Street Racing / Stunt Driving Penalties

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motorists to practice safe and responsible driving on local roadways, and highlight two updates to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) impacting enforcement for speeding / aggressive driving. Effective July 1, 2021, the HTA has been modified to increase vehicle impoundment penalties for individuals charged with street racing / stunt ...

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Seniors Golf Night – June 28

June 28th, 2021 (22 Players) 1st PLACE: Marcelle Terris, Derek Chapman – 2nd PLACE: Diane Spencer, Butch Terris – 3rd PLACE: Luan Buckell, Victor Sillanpaa – LEAST AMOUNT OF PUTTS: Luan Buckell, Victor Sillanpaa CLOSEST TO THE PIN #3: Butch Terris CLOSEST TO THE PIN #7: Paul Bernath DRAW WINNERS: Canadian Tire – Luan Buckell Club House Voucher – Victor ...

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Morning News – July 2

Weather Sunny early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 21. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Clearing overnight. Low 11.     Northeast Forest Fire Region There were ...

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Morning News – July 1

Weather Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this morning. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Clearing late this evening. Low 8.   Status of cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed cases (2) Active cases Currently hospitalized Resolved cases (3) Deceased Cases Screened Positive for VOC (4) 153,193 400 0 0 400 6 110 Updated: ...

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From the Branch – June 30

We are getting so close but not yet there and still waiting for the GOOD NEWS that we can open the doors to our Legion Hall again. We begin with a Thank You to Paula and Billy Valois for donating the proceed of their garage sale to the Legion, and we really appreciate this. Our Branch President Comrade Mary Anne ...

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Between the Covers – June 30

We are very excited to be opening up our doors and seeing all of wonderful patrons. Please remember we must continue to social distance and all patrons MUST wear a mask covering nose, mouth and chin and sanitize hands upon entering the library.  For those who cannot wear a mask we are happy to provide you with curbside pickup. Computers ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – June 30

Kaireen, Lorna & Maria are taking a break during July & August and will be distributing outlines for Morning Worship. July 4,  2021 Sixth after Pentecost 2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10     David is anointed King. Psalm 48                         God be praised in the city of Zion. 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10   My grace is sufficient; my power made perfect in weakness. Mark ...

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Ontario Northland Resumes All Bus Routes and Adds Two New Toronto Bus Stops

This morning, June 29th, 2021, Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and MPP for Nipissing, and Corina Moore, President and CEO of Ontario Northland Transportation Commission announced that Ontario Northland will be resuming all regularly scheduled motorcoach routes and adding two new stops in Toronto effective July 4, 2021. “As the ...

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Manitou Gold Provides Exploration Update

Manitou Gold Inc. is pleased to provide an update of its exploration activities on its 350 square km Goudreau Project located north of Wawa, Ontario. The Company is currently in the midst of a comprehensive exploration program, including soil geochemical sampling, induced polarization, and ground magnetic surveys, prospecting and geological mapping along the western 10 kilometers of strike length of ...

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Morning News – June 29th

Weather Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Showers beginning this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Showers. Fog patches developing near midnight. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. Low 14.   Status of cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed cases (2) Active ...

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Thank you to – Emergency Services & Wawa

On November 27th 2020, events unfolded that have impacted the lives of two very dear friends. After 7 months of recovery and still a long road ahead of them, they were able to return to the scene at the Wawa Goose Hill.   At mile marker 1018, there has been a cross and flowers placed as a memorial to the ...

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Men’s Night Golf – June 24

(117 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Joel Dechamplain, Max Dechamplain, spare – 32 2nd: Dave Castonguay, Gilbert Bouchard, spare – 32 3rd: Shane Bukowski, John Simon, William Cooper – 32 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Butch Terris, Tom Terris, Luke Morden – 34 2nd: Dave Castonguay, Gilbert Bouchard, Spare – 34 3rd : Jean Desgagne, Dimitri Levesque, Jeremi Lord – 35 3rd ...

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Hello to all the Golf Professionals out there!

Hello to all the Golf Professionals out there!! (and to the rest of us that aspire to hit that one perfect shot into # 3, allowing us to proclaim ” Yes!!… I now have a hole in one!!) Summer is here!! Now it has arrived, we have a number of events to look forward to in the month of July ...

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Morning News – June 28th

Weather Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 25. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 11.   Status of cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed ...

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Algoma District School Board reaffirms commitment to Indigenous partners and reconciliation, following discoveries of unmarked graves

The recent confirmation of 751 unmarked graves at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan and other unmarked grave discoveries at residential school sites across Canada over the past few weeks, have brought attention to the legacy and traumatic impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities. With over 150 residential school sites across Canada, we recognize ...

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