Sep 19, 2024 at 04:02 The highway has been reopened. Sep 18, 2024 at 20:05 Hwy 11/17 – Thunder Bay, the highway is fully closed from Hwy 527 to Pearl due to a collision. Traffic control is in place. Please avoid the area. Updated 09/18/2024 7:43 PM. Sep 18, 2024 at 12:45 On September 18th, 2024, at approximately 1:19 p.m., ...
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Nipigon OPP – Collision caused by impaired driver
On the 1st day of September 2024 at approximately 3:30am, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11&17, in the Township of Nipigon. The driver lost control of the vehicle near the entrance to Best Towing and went into the ditch causing damage to hydro poles and ...
Read More »CHADWIC Home’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament
We had a Total of 103 golfers! Winners of 1st place Mixed Team: Eric Levesque, Dimitri Levesque, Valerie Levesque Winners of Men’s Division: Scott Carruthers, John Leadbetter, Billy Carruthers Winners of Women’s Division: Marcie DLF, Meghan Amos, Rachael Amos, and Cassee Provost Registration Prize Winner for 2024/2025 Golf Membership (Dynamic Roofing): Jeremiah Lefebvre Hole #1 (Men) closest to the pin ...
Read More »Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation Launches the Employer Insights Survey to Capture Local Workforce Data
The Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC), in collaboration with other regional community partners, is pleased to announce the launch of the Employer Insights Survey, formerly known as the EmployerOne Survey. This local survey provides employers throughout the District of Algoma with a valuable platform to voice their needs on various HR topics, including recruitment practices, retention strategies and challenges, workforce ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Vehicle stuck along bush road contains suspected cocaine & methamphetamine
On September 16th, 2024 at approximately 5:25 p.m., officers from the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a vehicle that was stuck along a bush road off Highway 17, outside of the Township of Marathon. Throughout the interactions with the vehicle driver & passengers, a search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected cocaine ...
Read More »You could be 1 of 13 winners in the Split the Pot Lottery
Ontarians have until tonight, September 18 at 11:59 p.m. to purchase tickets for Split the Pot Lottery for the chance to be 1 of 13 winners who will take home a piece of the growing payout, over $1,000,000! Here’s a breakdown of the payout split: 1 winner will take home 60% of the payout 2 winners will split 20% of ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – September 18
The theme of Sundays’ message was “True to Who You Are”. Your Identity, Who are you? How would you answer that question? As you listen to the passage Mark 8:27-38, think about what it has to say about Jesus’ self-understanding, his own sense of his identity – and what the ramifications of his identity are for him and those who ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – September 18
Weather: Today – Sunny. High 26. Humidex 29. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are not under control, 2 are being held, 4 are under control and 8 are being observed. Chapleau 15 (CHA015) is a 0.6 hectare wildland fire ...
Read More »Another Piece of Wawa’s History – Curtain Closes on Roxy Bowling
Sep 17, 2024 at 08:52 Demolition began early this morning on the Roxy Bowling Centre, formerly the Roxy Theatre. Nestor Erchook built the 402 seat theatre complete with ‘comfortable’ theatre chairs, lobby, and paybooth. Reports in the Sault Star recount numerous social events in addition to movies held there. Prior to the Roxy Theatre being built, Wawa residents were able ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – September 17
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this morning then sunny. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 26. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 14 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 3 ...
Read More »CBC Radio-Canada to demolish Manitouwadge Tower
Please be advised that CBC/Radio-Canada will be demolishing its 57-year-old Broadcast Tower located on Wilroy Road on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, between 7:00 am and 8:00 am (weather permitting). What to Expect: Audible Warning Signals: o 3 long sirens: Preparing to drop in 10 minutes o 2 short sirens: Ready to drop in 1 minute o 1 long siren: All ...
Read More »Rock Island House Concert – Thursday, September 19th
Alternative indie folk singer Rory Taillon has a voice that needs to be heard. Since 2012 Rory has released three albums and two EPs with his fourth full length album “Now It’s Quiet” being released just last month. Rory was trained as a classical singer from a young age and his years of study are evident in the power and ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Prohibited driver from Michigan charged
On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m. East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol duties on Mississauga Avenue. Police recognized a four-door sedan with a Michigan plate as the driver had been previously charged with impaired operation in November of 2023. A subsequent vehicle stop was conducted and the driver was arrested. The vehicle was also towed ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Traffic stop results in impaired and drug charges
On September 12, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., police stopped a grey pickup truck with a cracked windshield. The driver also had a suspended driver’s license and drugs in their possession. Brandon FOURNIER, 25-years-old, of Spanish was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine Driving while under suspension (two counts) The accused is scheduled to appear before ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – September 16
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 29. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 16. Northeast Forest Fire Region ...
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