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Yesterday, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) held a ceremony and media availability on the final day of 2024 Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Gathering at the Anderson Farm Museum to commemorate the signing of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. The event also celebrated the signing of the Settlement Agreement for Past Compensation, in the RHT annuities case and ...

After the second peaceful opposition rally in as many weeks in front of Thunder Bay City Hall, a Council vote regarding a resolution to send a letter to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization urging them to pursue the option of managing used nuclear fuel waste closer to the reactor stations where the waste has been generated and is currently stored, thereby avoiding transportation of nuclear ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 23. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 11. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 8 are being observed. The fire hazard ...

On September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service were on patrol duties in the community of Batchewana First Nation. At approximately 1:30 p.m., police observed a black SUV travelling westbound on Negenaigoching Street with three individuals in it. A traffic stop was initiated, and a query revealed the rear passenger was wanted on an outstanding ...

This year, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon will benefit from the dedication of two student trustees who will serve as student representatives for the Board as well as the Student Senate. Mélanie Denis-Plante, a grade 12 student at École secondaire catholique l’Horizon (Val Caron), and Lydia Raddon, a grade 11 student at École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord (Blind River) will take part ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 13. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 8 are being observed. ...

Local archer Anya Pinel, a 15-year-old from Dubreuilville, has qualified to join Team Canada in the U21 class at the upcoming World Field Archery Championship in Lac LaBiche, Alberta from September 16 to 22, 2024. Anya began her journey in archery about eight years ago, initially for fun with friends, under the mentorship of Coach Gord Bonitzke and her father, ...

Reposting this as there was an error in naming the winners. Sorry for the mix-up! The Wawa Public Library’s summer program culminated with our Pizza Party and of course our draws for the winner of the tablets, Leap Pads and the Candy Jar!! It’s been a blast and we are sad to see it end but now it’s time to ...

On September 5, 2024, police responded to a dispute related call on Ste Camillus Crescent in the City of Elliot Lake. The complainant reported on-going disputes with a family member. On this date, there were numerous threats made to cause bodily harm and damage property belonging to the complainant. David WADE, 45-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was arrested and charged with: Uttering ...

We had 30 golfers to golf on a beautiful sunny day. 1st Place – Vic & Doris 2nd Place – Hélène & Ray 3rd Place – Barb & Gary Least Putts – Mojo & Susan Closest to Pin #3 – Vic Closest to Pin # 7 – Rick Longest Drive Hole #1 wearing oven mitts for men – Vic Longest ...

Weather: Today – Clearing. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 7. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region. There are areas of high fire hazard around Espanola and Peawanuck; there is a spot of extreme fire hazard around Massey. News Tidbits: Bike ...

Environment Canada has issued a Frost Advisory: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Areas shown in grey to the right Frost may damage frost-sensitive fruit trees and vegetable plants. Patchy frost is expected early Sunday morning with temperatures near the freezing mark. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas.

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Clearing near noon. Wind north 20 km/h. High 14. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 1 with patchy frost. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 24 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 22 are being observed. The fire hazard is low to moderate across the ...

On September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic stop on Pine Road. Police were conducting regular patrol duties near Spruce Avenue and Highway 108 when an alert was indicated by the Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR). The vehicle was followed and subsequently stopped. Christopher SIMPSON-JOHNSTON, 31-years-old, of ...

On Monday, September 9, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) will hold a ceremony and media availability on the final day of 2024 Robinson Huron Treaty Gathering at the Anderson Farm Museum to commemorate the signing of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. The event will include an honouring and gifting for individuals and organizations that actively expressed their ...