Local & Area News

Thursday Morning News – June 20

Weather: Today – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness early this afternoon. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Low 11. Northeast Forest Fire Update: There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region. The fire hazard is moderate to high for most of the Northeast Region. Areas north of Sault Ste. Marie are showing ...

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First United Church News – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost June 23

Last Sunday our service was celebrated with Marathon St. John’s United.  The message was about seeds, how small seeds, medium seeds and all seeds grow differently yet in the end they all produce a new plant or tree or flower.  It also depends on the environment of the seed, sun, rain, good soil. We too are God’s seeds.  Some of ...

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Wednesday Morning News – June 19

Weather: Today – Showers ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. High 22. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Low 10. Northeast Forest Fire Region: There are currently 4 active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region. Closed to Wawa is Sault Ste. ...

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Villeneuve, Paul Daniel

February 26, 1964 – June 12, 2024 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Daniel Villeneuve in his home on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, at the age of 60, after bravely battling his health. Born to the late Paul Conrad and Murielle “Millie” Villeneuve, Paul was a loving father to Naveah and Josh (both predeceased), a cherished ...

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Senior’s Golf – June 17

We had 15 golfers out today. The rain held off until the last hole. 1st Place – Barb & John – 33 2nd Place – Ray & Ralph – 34 3rd Place – Indy & Dan – 35 Least Putts – Ralph & Ray – 11 Closest to Pin # 3 – Dan Closest to Pin # 7 – Toni ...

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Manitouwadge OPP – Impaired Charges Laid after Traffic Complaint

A Manitouwadge resident is facing impaired operation charges following a traffic complaint. On June 14, shortly after 4:00 p.m., members of the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of an erratic driver in the Township of Manitouwadge. Officers located the vehicle at a local business on Huron Walk and initiated a traffic stop. ...

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New Hospital Project for James Bay Region

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As part of the 2017 Budget, Ontario plans to provide $9 billion in capital grants to support the construction of new hospital projects across the province. This will bring Ontario’s total planned investment in hospital infrastructure to more than $20 billion over the next 10 years. Premier Kathleen Wynne was at the Weeneebayko General Hospital today to announce that Ontario ...

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Le nouveau projet d’hôpital de la baie James

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Dans le cadre du budget 2017, l’Ontario prévoit affecter 9 milliards de dollars en subventions d’immobilisations afin de soutenir la réalisation de nouveaux projets hospitaliers aux quatre coins de la province. Cela portera le total des investissements qu’il prévoit effectuer dans l’infrastructure hospitalière à plus de 20 milliards de dollars au cours des dix prochaines années. La première ministre Kathleen Wynne ...

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Tuesday Morning News – June 18

Weather: Today – Showers ending early this morning then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 26. Humidex 34. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening. A few showers beginning near ...

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Heat Warning (Chapleau – Gogama)

A Heat Warning is in effect for: Chapleau – Gogama Environment Canada is warning that elevated heat and humidity will continue today through Wednesday. Daytime highs today through Wednesday are expected to be 28 to 33 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 36 to 42. There will be little relief through the overnight as lows are expected to be 17 ...

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One Day Heat Event Expected (White River – Dubreuilville)

At 4:17 a.m. Environment Canada (EC) issued a Special Weather Statement regarding the first one day heat event of the season for: White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay EC warns that maximum temperatures are expected to reach between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius today, with overnight minimum temperatures between ...

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Schreiber OPP – Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested in Schreiber

On June 15, 2024 officers from the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) over heard a request from Greater Sudbury Police Service, for suspects and a vehicle related to an armed robbery within the city of Sudbury. The suspect vehicle was observed near Schreiber on Highway 17 at approximately 5:00pm. Officers strategically followed from a distance, while officers ...

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Between the Covers – June 17

The Staff and Board of the Wawa Public Library would like to thank everyone who participated in our 70th Anniversary events and for all the congratulatory messages and cards sent. The Literary Contest deadline was on June the 7th and all entries have been forwarded to the judges. We are hoping to have the results by the end of next ...

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