Local & Area News

L’Ontario marque la Journée mondiale de la lutte contre la traite d’êtres humains

Michael Parsa, ministre des Services à l’enfance et des Services sociaux et communautaires, et Michael Kerzner, solliciteur général, ont fait la déclaration suivante : « Nous célébrons aujourd’hui la Journée mondiale de la lutte contre la traite d’êtres humains. C’est l’occasion de sensibiliser à la traite des êtres humains, de reconnaître le courage des victimes et des survivants et de saluer ...

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Ontario Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General, released the following statement: “Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about human trafficking, recognize the courage of victims and survivors and acknowledge the vital work being done to end this heinous crime. This year’s theme, ‘Leave No ...

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Seniors Golf – July 29th

We had 23 golfers out on Monday, the weather cooperated. Although it was quite humid there was no rain. A BIG Congratulations to Jack Parker who got a hole in one on #3. 1st Place -Luan, Ray, John S. – 33 2nd Place – Linda, Andre, Paul – 33 3rd Place – Jennifer, Vic – 34 Least Putts – Cheryl, ...

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EC – Fog Advisory

8:36 AM EDT Tuesday 30 July 2024 Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour Batchawana Bay Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. The fog is expected to dissipate later this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near ...

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Tuesday Morning News – July 30th

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. Humidex 30. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing this evening. Low 13. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 15 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All are in the ...

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Boaters Rescued from Simpson Island, Lake Superior

Three boaters, who were stranded on Lake Superior after coming aground due to thick fog and high winds, are thankful to be back home uninjured. On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at approximately 10:01 a.m., members of the Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments, were dispatched to a marine call for service off the coast of Rossport. Police received ...

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Senior’s Golf – July 23, 2024

We had 20 golfers out. 1st Place – Linda/ Vic/ John – 31 2nd Place – Lise/Paul – 33 3rd Place – Jennifer/ Ray – 35 Least Putts – Linda/Vic/John Closest to Pin # 3 – Andre Closest to Pin # 7 – Ray Home Building Centre Voucher – Sue Canadian Tire Voucher – Scott North of 17 Voucher – ...

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Ontario Increasing Access to Free Menstrual Products in Schools

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The Ontario government is breaking the stigma around period poverty by making sure schools across Ontario can offer free menstrual products to their students. Today, Todd Smith, Minister of Education, announced a new three-year agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to expand the province’s Menstrual Equity Initiative and provide more than 23 million free menstrual products to students over the next ...

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L’Ontario améliore l’accès aux produits menstruels gratuits dans les écoles

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario met fin à la stigmatisation liée à la précarité menstruelle en veillant à ce que chaque école secondaire offre des produits menstruels gratuits à ses élèves. Aujourd’hui, Todd Smith, ministre de l’Éducation, a annoncé une nouvelle entente de trois ans avec Shoppers Drug Mart, afin d’élargir l’Initiative pour l’équité en matière d’hygiène féminine de la province ...

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Wawa Airport – NOTAM closes Runway – UPDATED

Jul 29, 2024 at 11:05 The aircraft has been moved, and the NOTAM has been lifted. Jul 28, 2024 at 21:54 The above photograph shows an aircraft resting in the middle of the runway at the Wawa Municipal Airport this afternoon. The aircraft looks like it has blown a tire, the left side tire is completely flat. As a result ...

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MP Sheehan announces nearly $1 million for Algoma District

  Terry Sheehan, Member of Parlament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, announced Government of Canada investments totaling $972,057 to help create and advance community economic development opportunities in Northcentral Ontario. The funding will support four projects that will diversify and grow the economy, while helping to maximize the economic potential of ...

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SWANSON, Myrtle

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday July 24, 2024 at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of William “Bill” for 60 years. Loving mother of the late Lorna, Sharon (Robert) and William Jr. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey, Celina (Steve), James, Samantha and Krista. Great grandmother of Ethan, Tianna, Yuna, Carlisle and Jerald. Daughter of the ...

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BOUFFARD, Mario Sylvain

Décédé paisiblement avec sa famille à ses côtés le mercredi 24 juillet 2024 au Centre de santé Lady Dunn, à Wawa, à l’âge de 68 ans. Époux bien-aimé d’Anne depuis 44 ans. Père aimant de Karine (Chris Elliott), Melissa (Ryan Kienitz) et Jenny (Eric Leonard). Fier grand-père de Brianna, Kylee, Lexi, Jace, Kaydence, Jeremy et Gabrielle. Fils de feu Yvonne ...

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Monday Morning News – July 29th

Weather: Today – Becoming cloudy this morning with 40% chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 26. Humidex 33. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 70% chance of showers changing to 30 percent chance of showers near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight. Fog ...

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Supreme Court of Canada Release Decision Regarding Ontario’s Appeal of Robinson Huron Treaty Annuities (Restoule) Case

The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has released its decision in the Restoule case regarding Ontario’s appeal of Stage 1 and 2 of the Robinson Treaties annuity cases.  The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) is very happy  with the decision, which vindicates the essential position taken by the the RHTLF throughout this litigation: The Court confirmed that the Robinson ...

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