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Les Ontariennes et Ontariens deviennent-ils complaisants en mode crise ?

Je sais que cela va sembler étrange, mais je demande aux lecteurs de supporter avec moi un moment. Personne ne veut avoir de problèmes dans la vie. La plupart des gens seraient d’accord pour dire que les problèmes sont totalement négatifs. Mais je me prie de ne pas être d’accord, du moins dans une certaine mesure. Je peux voir un ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – March 8

Team Rank Wins G.P. McCoy, Joe 1 11 13 TERRIS, Tom 1 11 13 FAHRER, Tom 3 10 12 HALL, Dave 4 9 11 BUCKELL, Chris 5 8 13 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 6 13 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 4 13 CORLEY, Sarah 8 3 13 RAINVILLE, Heather 8 3 12 SWITZER, Anya 8 3 13 GLOVER, Justine 11 1 12 Game ...

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Monday Morning News – March 11

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 6. Wind chill -13 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low -8. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Team Gushue (Brad Gushue – Skip, Mark Nichols, Geoff Walker – Lead, Sault Ste. Marie’s E.J. Harnden – Second ...

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Celebrate maple season at a Sugar Bush during Maple Weekend (April 6 & 7)

Maple syrup season is well underway for 2024 and producers are excited to welcome visitors and showcase the 2024 crop of maple syrup during the 8th annual Maple Weekend, April 6 and 7, 2024. Hosted by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA), Maple Weekend is a fun, free, two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates Ontario’s maple heritage and invites visitors ...

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Have you seen Melanie?

Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to search for a missing person and are asking the public and our media partners for assistance. The missing individual is Melanie, age 35, of Fort Frances. Melanie is described as female, 5’9″, 110 lbs, Blue/green eyes, a nose ring and long dirty blonde hair. ...

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JOHNSON, Douglas

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Lori Johnson and the late Marlene Johnson. Proud father of Norman (Cindy), Tom (Bonnie) and Kathleen. Loving grandfather of Gloria, Ruth and Marlene. Son of the late Norman and Elsie ...

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MURRAY, Robert Alexsandra “Alex”

Passed away at the F.J. Davey Home on March 7, 2024 at the age of 78. Loving husband of Linda Murray. Cherished father of Tracey and Mark. Adored grandfather of John, Christopher and Gary. Great-grandpa of Angela. Survived by his siblings Adam, Sam, Ed, Shirley, Gloria and Donna, and predeceased by sibling Billy and Flora. Remembered by many nieces and ...

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St. Monica’s Church – 4th Sunday of Lent

MEDITATION by Father Duolomane (Joe) Last Thursday we celebrated the Women World Day of Prayer. We prayed for peace in our hearts and in the world, so that we can have a just and equitable society. This requires everyone to practise the virtues of humanity and patience. These virtues are given to us by Jesus who, in the Gospel of ...

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Saturday Morning News – March 9

Weather: Today – Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature steady near -3. Wind chill near -12. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow. Local amount 2 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -9. Wind chill -12 this evening and -18 overnight. News Tidbits: Don’t ...

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SSM OPP – Traffic Stop results in Drug & Weapons Charges

Two individuals are facing numerous charges after failing to stop for police. On March 5, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Batchewana First Nation Police were notified that a vehicle had failed to stop for officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. A short time later, officers located ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Resident Twice charged in the same night

A local resident is facing criminal charges after being arrested by police twice in one night. On March 7, 2024, shortly before 1:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of mischief on Third Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Marlee PANCO, 34 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged ...

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Friday Morning News – March 8

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +5. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Snow beginning after midnight. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this evening. Low -5. Wind chill -11 overnight. News Tidbits: Hwy 11 remains closed from Haileybury to Coleman ...

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