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Premier Ford’s Statement on Installation of Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont

Today Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, released the following statement regarding the incoming 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario: “On behalf of the people of Ontario, it is an honour to congratulate Edith Dumont on being installed as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and the first ever Francophone Lieutenant Governor in our province’s history. As the representative of The King ...

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East Algoma OPP – Wanted Person Arrested

On November 13, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an apartment on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake to arrest a wanted person. Police were familiar with the person who was currently wanted for failing to attend court and failing to comply with numerous conditions. A subsequent arrest was made at the apartment after the ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after single vehicle roll-over

On November 14, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a single vehicle roll-over on Highway 108, just south of Elliot Lake. Police attended the location and spoke to the uninjured driver. However, during the investigation, police located various forms of suspected cocaine in their possession. The driver was subsequently arrested and vehicle ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – November 13

Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 2 2 TERRIS, Tom 2 2 2 HALE, Ron 1 1 2 LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 1 2 McCOY, Joe 1 1 2 MITRIKAS, Eric 1 1 2 REID, Michael 0 0 2 TERRIS, Spencer 0 0 2 Game Schedule: Monday, November 20, 2024 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 REID HALE ...

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SJD Scares Hunger

  For the month of October, the staff and students of SJD took on the challenge with Northern Lights Ford to Scare Hunger from Wawa, and provide the Wawa Foodbank with non-perishable food items. The goal was to hide our WE Scare Hunger sign and the students and staff achieved their goal. SJD The Place To Be!

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Morning News Tidbits – Tuesday, November 14th

Weather: Increasing cloudiness in the morning. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 60 near noon. High 7. Wind chill -7 in the morning. Night – Mainly cloudy. Wind southwest 20 km/h. Temperature steady near 6. News Tidbits: Madame Edith Dumont will be installed as Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor today Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in the Queen’s Park Legislative Chamber ...

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Between the Covers – November 13

Join us as we “Paint It Purple” and shine the light on woman abuse. On November 22nd starting at 1:00pm, the library in partnership with the Chadwick Home invite you to paint it purple! The canvasses, paint and brushes will be supplied for you.  Come and help us Shine the Light on Woman Abuse!   New Books on the 7-Day ...

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Quel est l’intérêt d’avoir un programme de soins dentaires pour personnes âgées si presque personne n’est admissible ?

J’ai souvent écrit dans cette chronique à quel point il est important de reconnaître la contribution immense de nos aînés et de ceux qui les ont précédés à notre mode de vie global.  L’investissement de l’ingéniosité et de la détermination par des générations de nos ancêtres a permis la sécurité économique et toutes les formes de prospérité, y compris les ...

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What is the point of having a senior dental program if almost no one qualifies?

One of the most treasured pieces of Canada’s social safety net is our universal, publicly funded healthcare system. Built by the generations that preceded us, it is a point of pride for all in our country. But there is something burdensome on the soul when we look at the incredible contribution of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents and compare it ...

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Monday Morning News – November 13

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of rain showers this morning then 40% chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. High plus 4. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -3. Wind chill -5 this evening.  

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Michael Mantha’s Remembrance Day Message

November 11, 2023 Bon Jour, Mino giizhigad, (Meeno Gigii zjeck) Good Morning.  I’m happy that you are here today on this Day of Remembrance. On this day each year, Canadians gather to show gratitude, respect and honour for the many thousands of men and women who selflessly made terrible sacrifices to protect not only the freedom of Canadians but, in ...

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Premier Doug Ford Issues Statement on Remembrance Day

Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark Remembrance Day: “Every November, on the eleventh day of the month, Ontarians pause to honour the women and men who have served and currently serve in our Canadian armed forces, including those who gave their lives for our rights and freedoms. These heroes, who made the ultimate sacrifice, defended our ...

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Statement by the Prime Minister on Remembrance Day

November 11, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “On November 11 of every year, we wear our red poppies and observe two minutes of silence to honour the brave members in uniform who risked everything to defend the values that we hold dear. We pay tribute to the women and men ...

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