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Morning News – August 21

Aug 21, 2023 at 07:58 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low 10. Forest Fire Update: There are 33 (33 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 4 are under control and 29 are being observed. The wildland fire hazard ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Arrest after domestic dispute

A Chapleau resident is facing a criminal charge after damaging property during a domestic dispute. On August 16, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Aberdeen Street in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old person from Chapleau was ...

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Unofficial Standings Salmon Derby – Sunday, August 20

Unofficial Standings for fishing at the end of Saturday. For official standings, please visit the Marina. 1 26.85 Friday Team 85 Dale McRae Claude Samson 2 22.5 Saturday Team 65 Dawson Chandler 3 22.35 Friday Team 31 Scott Nuttal John McCauley 4 22.1 Saturday Team 27 Craig Hornyak Carter Hornyak 5 21.55 Saturday Team 34 Leclerc Lachance 6 21.25 Saturday ...

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Unofficial Standings – Saturday, August 19

Unofficial Standings for fishing at the end of Friday. For official standings, please visit the Marina. Place Weight 1 26.85 Team 85 Dale McRae Claude Samson 2 22.35 Team 31 Scott Nuttal John McCauley 3 20 Team 39 Chuck Michano Connor Michano 4 19.9 Team 63 Nathan Prisel Maggie St. Amand 5 19.15 Team 42 Heikk Kump James Stewart 6 ...

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Saturday Morning News – August 19

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 26. Humidex 29. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 16. Marine Weather: Strong wind warning in effect. Wind south 15 knots veering to southwest 15 this evening then diminishing to northwest ...

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Darlene Creating Painting for LDHCF Draw

Renowned Canadian Artist, Darlene Jordan Pfaff is donating an original painting to the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation. This beautiful 2 by 3ft painting, valued at $1,200 will be unveiled on October 1st, 2023 at our High Tea Event. The winner will be drawn on November 21st, 2023 at the launch of our annual Wish Campaign. Tickets will be available ...

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LSPP – Pebble Painting, The Bear Necessities, Open Mic and Bump in the Night

Friday, August 18, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM   ART IN THE PARK: PEBBLE PAINTING – Join Anna to discover the fascinating story of how Lake Superior’s pebble beaches formed while learning a fun technique for capturing the diverse colours and textures of the park’s beautiful rocks using watercolour paints. All painting supplies are provided.   Drop-in: 2:00 ...

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Morning News – August 18

Aug 17, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Clearing early this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h early this morning. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 9. Marine Weather: Strong wind warning issued 03:00 AM EDT 18 August 202: Wind northwest 20 knots diminishing to northwest 15 early this morning then backing to west 15 ...

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Ontario Launches New Program to Protect Caribou

The Ontario government is investing up to $20 million in a new Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program to support projects that maintain and recover caribou populations in the province. The funding will be available to non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and other groups for conservation activities such as on-the-ground habitat restoration and protection, monitoring, science and research. “Caribou are integral to our ...

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L’Ontario lance un nouveau programme pour protéger le caribou

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit jusqu’à 20 millions de dollars dans le nouveau Programme d’intendance pour la conservation du caribou afin d’appuyer des projets qui aideront à maintenir et à rétablir les populations de caribous dans la province. Des subventions seront disponibles aux organisations sans but lucratif, aux communautés autochtones et à d’autres groupes menant des activités de conservation, comme ...

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LSPP – Alien Invaders, Backcountry 101 & Life on the Edge

Events for August 17, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: ALIEN INVADERS – They attach to our gear, hide in plain sight, and out-compete native species. Drop in with Stuart to learn about the invaders that have snuck into the park and what we can do to help contain their spread! ...

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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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