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A mon grand-papa Raymond Berthiaume, decede le 28 juillet 2001. Le malheur de t’avoir perdu ne doit pas nous faire oublier le bonheur de t’avoir connu. On t’aimeras pour toujours. Tes petits enfants et arriere petits enfants xxoo

The NDP caucus has elected Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) as the new caucus chair. “Having Michael Mantha as caucus chair is a great addition to our NDP team,” said NDP Leader Andrea Horwath. “Michael brings outstanding leadership abilities, and has the full confidence of our caucus – and our thanks for serving in this demanding role.” The caucus chair is a ...

Thank you to family and friends who came together to remember Ken Mills, July 21, 2018. It was a Celebration of Life, truly, with many wonderful stories of the way he was, so many that know of what was important to him, his love for Lake Superior, the camp, his work and Michipicoten Harbour. It was good to visit with ...

A mon epoux Raymond Berthiaume, decede le 28 juillet 2001. Tu nous as quitter mais dans nos coeurs tu est juste de l’autre coter de la vie. La up les fleurs ne se fanent jamais. La ou c’est toujours serein, tu as quitter les souffrances et les peurs. Nous garderons dans nos coeurs le souvenir de toi, la ou tu ...

On Thursday July 26, 2018, at approximately 7:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment responded to a Chapleau residence regarding a dispute. At the scene investigation revealed that a dispute had taken place between a male and female. As a result a 47 year old Chapleau, Ontario male was arrested and charged with the ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Marine News – Wind northwest 10 knots backing to west 10 near noon then becoming light this evening. Wind becoming west 10 Sunday morning. Waves one half metre or ...

In memory of Raymond Berthiaume, July 28th,2001. Gone way to soon. Love France and family!

In Memory of Raymond Berthiaume July 13th, 1935 – July 28th, 2001 July 28th will forever be remembered as the day a piece of my heart went to heaven. Gone but never forgotten, forever in my heart and thoughts. The memories of you and I are forever cherished, the boys enjoy hearing them, a way for them to have a ...

On Wednesday July 25, 2018, at approximately 6:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment had occasion to stop a side by side (UTV) vehicle on Highway 17 just North of Wawa, Ontario. During the investigation police noted that the male operator had consumed alcohol.   As a result Paul LOOMIS (50) of Dorr, Michigan ...

Le directeur de l’Unité des enquêtes spéciales, Tony Loparco, a mis fin à une enquête sur une interaction survenue en janvier 2017 entre un homme de 40 ans et des agents du détachement de Marathon de la Police provinciale de l’Ontario. L’UES a été mise au courant de cet incident en septembre 2017. Le 25 janvier 2017, des agents ont ...

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an interaction that occurred in January of 2017 between a 40-year-old man and officers with the Ontario Provincial Police Marathon detachment.  The SIU was made aware of this incident in September of 2017. On January 25, 2017, officers were dispatched to a home in Marathon in ...

Register now for the Annual 2 Man Scramble with a Shotgun Start. It will be held August 4th and 5th at the Michipicoten Golf Club. There will be Men’s 18 holes Saturday and 18 holes Sunday at 11am.  6 Flights of 6 Men’s Teams, with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each Flight (White and Blue tees used). The ...

Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 14. UV index 4 or moderate. Marine News – Wind northwest 10 knots increasing to northwest 15 early this morning then diminishing to west 10 Saturday morning. Wind backing to southwest 10 Saturday afternoon. Waves one half metre subsiding to less than one half metre Saturday morning. Chance of ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation will be in the community promoting its annual Dream Vacation Lottery.  Tickets are available at hospital admitting and local businesses.  Watch for volunteers selling tickets soon in the community. With only 2000 tickets printed your odds for winning are great. By purchasing a ticket today you are helping to fund Phase 2 of the ...