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Morning News – August 17

Aug 17, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 diminishing to 20 this morning. High 18. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few showers ending before morning then cloudy. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light before morning. Low 11. Forest Fire ...

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Nipigon OPP – Individual Located

An individual who was reported missing on August 7, 2023, has been located deceased by members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Aviation Services and members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT). On August 16, 2023, members of the OPP Aviation Services and ERT located an individual who was reported missing on August 7, 2023, deceased in the Nipigon ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Arrest made after domestic dispute at Broadway Business

SE OPP Wawa

Criminal charges have been laid following a domestic dispute in Wawa. On August 12, 2023, shortly before 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a business on Broadway Avenue. As a result of the investigation, a 54-year-old person from London was arrested and charged ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Local Resident Charged after Domestic Dispute

SE OPP Wawa

A local resident is facing criminal charges after their involvement in two domestic incidents in two days. On August 11, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a domestic dispute on Ontario Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 63-year-old person from Wawa was ...

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SE OPP Hornepayne – Charges laid after domestic dispute

Criminal charges have been laid on a Hornepayne resident, following a domestic dispute. On August 11, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an Assault in progress on Sixth Avenue in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person from Hornepayne was arrested ...

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Morning News – August 16

Aug 16, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 24. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then a few showers. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Local amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind south ...

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LSPP – Fantastic Fishin’ & Flight of the Peregrine Falcon

August 16, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: FANTASTIC FISHIN’ – Looking for that perfect fishing hole? We’ve got you covered. Join Kaitlyn to discover which fish you’ll find where, the best lures for the best catch, and an easy breakdown on fishing regulations within the park. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

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LSPP – Magnificent Moose & Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel Teachings

August 15, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGNIFICENT MOOSE MAGNIFIED – These massive mammals have mastered the challenges that come with living along the cold and rugged shores of Lake Superior. Join Lauren to learn about the impressive adaptations of moose that allow them to thrive in the face of ...

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Morning News – August 15

Aug 15, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 24. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Low 14. Forest Fire Update: There are 32 (32 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 28 are being observed and 4 are under control. Smoke drift from wildland fires in northern Quebec along the eastern side of James Bay is being seen across ...

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Nipigon OPP – Help Sought in Locating Steven Salo

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and a helicopter are searching in the Nipigon area. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 60 year old male, named Steven SALO. Steven is described as 5’10”, medium build, short brown/grey hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen ...

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Marathon OPP – Contact OPP if you Witness Aggressive Driving Behaviours

Members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are urging members of the public to contact police in the event you witness aggressive driving behaviors or suspected impaired drivers while traveling along the highways after two separate traffic complaints have resulted in charges for two separate drivers.   On August 23, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Marathon ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Wawa Resident Charged after Disturbances

SE OPP Wawa

A Wawa resident is facing charges after causing a disturbance at a local business. On August 10, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Mission Road in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Katie GIPSON, 35 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Charges laid after disturbance

SE OPP Wawa

One individual is facing numerous charges as a result of a domestic investigation. On August 1, 2023, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a disturbance near Honey Lake, south of the town of Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old person from Sault Ste. Marie ...

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Broadway Avenue continues to change

  Yesterday, the former Sonia Video building was demolished. At one time there was quite a bustling business as it was the only place to rent videos and one of those so expensive (at that time) VCR. I do believe that they also had Beta tapes before they were no longer manufactured. Before it was a video store, the building ...

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Men’s Night Golf – August 10

129 players 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Jeff Amos, James Roberge, Spare – 31 2nd: Shane Bukowski, Coop, Phil Bush – 32 3rd: Dylin Buckell, Brandon Case, Brad Case – 32 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Mike Belanger, Danny Mathias, Antonio Alexopoulos – 34 2nd: Kevin Sabourin, Rick Funk, Denis Green – 34 3rd: Rolly Lachappelle, Perry Kauk, Mojo – 34 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: ...

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