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First Nation Public Library Week at the Wawa Public Library

Our First Nation Public Library Week was a huge success. Miigwetch to Jackie Tangie, Christina Bekintis, Danni Peters, Joanie Clement, Keira Kertesz, Gretchen Weicht, Dan Ayotte. The teachings were very soothing, calming and we learned so much about the First Nation way of life. We were taught about traditional teas and bannock, medicines and smudging by Jackie. Christina shared her ...

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Between the Covers – October 16

New Books this Week are “The Armor of Light” by Ken Follett, “Bright Lights, Big Christmas” by Mary Kay Andrews, “The Traitor Among Us” by Anne Perry and “The Running Grave” by Robert Galbraith. En Français, nous avons “Demain et Demain, et Demain” par Gabrielle Zevin.   New Movies this week “Knights of the Zodiac” starring Mackenyu and Famke Janssen ...

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Doug Ford’s healthcare theatrics

I venture to say that many Ontarians are upset and disappointed at the numerous debacles and scandals emanating from the Ford government lately. Right now, we are watching the simultaneous, dramatic housing development and Greenbelt sagas unfold. We have just seen the Premier’s eventual flip-flop on returning lands to the Greenbelt and the recent resignation of two prominent cabinet ministers ...

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Le théâtre des soins de santé de Ford

J’ose dire que de nombreux Ontariens sont bouleversés et déçus par les nombreux scandales émanant du gouvernement Ford ces derniers temps. Présentement, nous observons les sagas de l’ensemble résidentiel et la ceinture de verdure. Nous venons d’être témoins de la virevolte du premier ministre sur la restitution des terres de la Ceinture de verdure, la démission récente de deux ministres ...

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Monday Morning News – October 16

Oct 16, 2023 at 07:58 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Clearing near noon. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this afternoon. High 10. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low minus 1. News Tidbits: There are no more tickets left to purchase for Darlene Jordan’s painting at Katherine Cove. The tickets ...

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Nipigon OPP – Assistance asked for in Fatal Collision

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the assistance of the public to provide any information or dash camera footage they have regarding a fatal motor vehicle collision. On October 10, 2032, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment, along with Emergency Medical Services and Fire, responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision on ...

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Ontario Releases First-Ever Marine Transportation Strategy

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The Ontario government has released The Future of the Great Lakes Economy: Ontario’s Marine Transportation Strategy, outlining actions the province will take to strengthen Ontario’s position as a leader in marine transportation. Part of the government’s plan to build Ontario, the strategy will create more jobs, trade and economic opportunities for the future. “Linking to our railway and road networks, ...

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L’Ontario publie la toute première stratégie de transport maritime

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le gouvernement de l’Ontario a publié le document intitulé L’avenir de l’économie des Grands Lacs: Stratégie ontarienne relative au transport maritime, qui décrit les mesures que la province prendra pour renforcer la position de l’Ontario en tant que chef de file dans le domaine du transport maritime. Cette stratégie, qui s’inscrit dans le cadre du plan du gouvernement visant à ...

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Saturday Morning News – October 13

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 10. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low plus 5. News Tidbits: It is a busy Saturday in Wawa… Unfortunately, it is cloudy so Wawaites may not be able to ...

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OPP Focussed on Public Safety in Light of Conflict in Middle East

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of global online threats of violence regarding the situation in the Middle East. We want to assure the people of Ontario that we continue to focus on public safety. The OPP and our law enforcement partners are closely monitoring for any situation which could impact public safety in our communities. While the OPP ...

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Results from Operation Impact

Four people lost their lives in separate motor vehicle collisions on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads and one boater was killed over the Thanksgiving long weekend, as the OPP joined Canadian policing partners to conduct Operation Impact. Over and above the tragic and preventable loss of life, thousands of drivers posed a threat to the safety of road users throughout ...

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Friday Morning News – October 13

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 12. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle overnight. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h near midnight. Low plus 3. News Tidbits: Sault College is ...

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NOSM University alumnus named Assistant Dean, Resident Affairs

NOSM University’s new Assistant Dean, Resident Affairs completed both his MD and residency training in Sudbury. Dr. Sean Sullivan has been practising as a broad-scope family physician with special interests in medical education, physician and learner wellness, and 2SLGBTQ+ health. An Associate Professor at NOSM University, Dr. Sullivan is an active teacher and preceptor of medical students and residents and is a primary ...

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SE OPP Hornepayne – Criminal Charges laid after Domestic Dispute

Criminal charges have been laid on a Hornepayne resident, following a domestic dispute. On September 29, 2023, shortly after 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Cedar Avenue in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person from Hornepayne was arrested and charged with two counts ...

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BOOMHOWER, Arnold

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the age of 78 years. Son of the late Loraine and Robert Boomhower. Dear brother of Donna Archambeault (late Andre). Loving uncle of Laura (Sean), late Eugene, Leonard Archambeault, Trina (Matt), Wayne (Marianne), Nicole (Frank) and Andrea. Arnold will be remembered by his great-nieces and ...

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