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Ontario to expand Ornge fleet

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The Ontario government is investing over $108 million to expand Ornge Air Ambulance’s fixed wing fleet with four additional state-of-the-art planes and replace their existing eight fixed wing fleet. This investment will ensure Ornge’s air ambulance service can continue to provide Ontarians, especially those living in rural and remote communities, with consistent access to high-quality urgent care. “Our government recognizes ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges laid after Drug Warrant Executed

On October 2, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at an apartment on Beckett Boulevard in Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, approximately 384 grams of suspected crack cocaine (approximate street value $77,000), nunchucks, a digital scale, packaging material (dime bags), approximately $2700 ...

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DOCHERTY, John Bruce

John passed away at the Toronto General Hospital on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the age of 65. He was born in Wawa and lived most of his life there. John was the son of the late Mamie (Mary) Houston and the late Archie Docherty. He is survived by his sister Dorothy (Chris), their three children Alex (Jasmine), Beth and ...

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MILLETTE, Alfreda “Freda”

(1935-2023) Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the age of 88 years. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Alphege. Cherished mother of Jean-Guy (Rachelle), Nicole Imbeault (Réginald), Lise Kiddle (late Andrée Sauvé), Eddie, Daniel and Donald. Proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother of many.   At Freda’s request, cremation has ...

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Ontarians showcase a strong support for Hospitals Split the Pot Lottery

Ontarians have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to supporting healthcare.  Through a new joint lottery, launched in October, participants not only have the opportunity to WIN BIG, but are also investing in healthcare excellence across the province. In an astonishing display of enthusiasm, the lottery has seen ticket sales skyrocket to over $600,000 in just over two weeks since its launch, ...

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Veterans honoured with Free Year-Round Weekday Access to Provincial Parks

The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Andrea Khanjin, issued the following statement in recognition of Remembrance Week: “As we approach Remembrance Day, we remember the courage and dedication of the Canadian men and women who fought valiantly over the years and continue to defend our freedom, rights and democracy. In recognition of their service, Ontario is proud to ...

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Mini-clubs are back at École Sacré-Coeur!

  With the arrival of the new school year, the identity-building activities known as “mini-clubs” have also made a comeback at École Sacré-Coeur (Chapleau). This year, Sacré-Cœur students have been divided into separate teams for the duration of the school year. With the help of their teammates, young and older students will try to compete against the other teams in ...

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Le retour des mini-clubs à l’école Sacré-Coeur!

  Avec la nouvelle année scolaire qui défile à grande vitesse, les activités de construction identitaire connues sous le nom de ‘’mini-clubs’’ ont aussi fait leur entrée en scène. Cette année, les élèves de l’école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) ont été divisés en équipes distinctes pour la durée de l’année scolaire. Avec l’aide de leurs coéquipiers, les petits et les grands tenteront ...

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Tuesday Morning News – November 7

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Clearing this afternoon. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -2. Wind chill -12 this morning and -7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -8. Wind chill -8 this evening and -13 overnight. News Tidbits: Premier Doug Ford will be ...

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Ontario Observes Treaties Recognition Week 2023

Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week: “This week, Ontario recognizes Treaties Recognition Week, an annual opportunity to reflect on the importance of the more than 40 treaties and other agreements covering this province, outlining the rights, responsibilities and relationships between Indigenous peoples and the provincial and federal ...

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L’Ontario observe la Semaine de reconnaissance des traités 2023

Aujourd’hui, Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a fait la déclaration suivante pour marquer le début de la Semaine de reconnaissance des traités : « Cette semaine, l’Ontario célèbre la Semaine de reconnaissance des traités, une occasion annuelle de réfléchir à l’importance des plus de 40 traités et autres accords couvrant cette province, lesquels définissent les droits et les responsabilités ...

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L’Ontario fait équipe avec une Première Nation pour protéger le caribou dans le Nord

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a achevé une entente avec la Première Nation anichinabée de Biigtigong afin d’aider à rétablir la population de caribous dans le Nord. Cet investissement d’environ un million de dollars appuiera une initiative pluriannuelle qui vise à rétablir la population boréale locale de caribous et à restaurer une importante caractéristique culturelle, historique et écologique pour la Première ...

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Ontario Partnering with First Nation Community to Protect Caribou in the North

The Ontario government has finalized an agreement with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation to help revive caribou in the North. This investment of nearly $1 million will support a multi-year initiative to recover the local boreal caribou population, as well as restore an important cultural, historical and ecological feature to Biigtigong Nishnaabeg. “This agreement is a significant milestone in our province’s ...

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