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Wawa Fire Services – Participate in Community Survey

The Municipality of Wawa is requesting public feedback through a community survey to help develop a plan that will guide the community’s fire department and participants have the chance to win a prize! The Wawa Volunteer Fire Department is made up of 22 dedicated and professional volunteer firefighters. The Department has historically averaged 40 calls per year with majority of ...

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Marathon OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired at RIDE Check

On July 26, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting a RIDE program on Pennisula Road.   A driver entered the RIDE program and was administered a roadside screening device. The driver failed and was subsequently arrested then transported to the Marathon OPP Detachment for further testing.   Through investigation, Paul ...

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LSPP Happenings – July 31

July 31, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: FANTASTIC FISHIN’ – Looking for the 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: 2:00 PM – ...

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Morning News – July 31

July 31, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 9. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 33 (31 Saturday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 5 are under control, 2 ...

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Rock Island – Andre Begin, Story Teller Tonight

  Andre Begin is a storyteller and member of the storytellers of Canada. His stories are in poem form and his favourite poet is Robert W. Service. He’s been reciting these poems now for 22 years sharing them at retirement homes, museums, libraries, theatres, galleries and festivals. Wawa is a special stop for Andre, as he has family here in ...

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LSPP Happenings – July 29

July 29, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM   GUIDED HIKE: BIRDING BASICS – Cheeseburger! Meow! Teacher! Birds make many interesting sounds and come in a variety of colours. Join Kaitlyn and Lauren on a short walk down our coastal trail to learn more about local birds, and find out what all that racket is about. Binoculars will be provided. ...

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Morning News – July 29

July 29, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 10. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 31 (32 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 4 are under control 1 is not under control, and 26 ...

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Nipigon OPP – Driver caught driving 160km/h

On July 27, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon where a vehicle was observed travelling 160 Kilometers per hour in a posted 90 Kilometer zone. The officer then conducted a traffic stop on the subject motor vehicle.   Through investigation, a 43-year-old from ...

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Morning News – July 28

July 28, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Clearing. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 11. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 32 (33 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 5 are under control 1 is not under control, and 26 are ...

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LESSARD, Joseph Clarence Jean-Marie ‘Johnny’

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the age of 76. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Alice, great-grandson Marty, parents Isidor and Elizabeth, and all of his siblings. Cherished father of Terry-Anne Bowers (Robert), Alan Lessard, Jessica Walker (Todd), and Michel Lacroix (Cindy) who he loved as ...

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SE OPP Wawa – CMV driver charged with careless in Collison at Black Trout Lake

SE OPP Wawa

A motor vehicle collision has resulted in a Highway Traffic Act charge for a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver. On July 25, 2023, shortly after 5:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17, approximately 10 km north of Wawa. Officers arrived on scene and observed ...

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LSPP – Lake Superior – Owl ‘Bout that & Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel Teachings

Events for July 27th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: OWL ‘BOUT THAT – What makes owls the best nocturnal hunters? Join naturalist Stuart to discover their many adaptations, and what “owl” that fuss is about. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: ANISHINAABE MEDICINE WHEEL ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Chapleau Man arrested twice in two days

A local resident is facing criminal charges after their involvement in two incidents in two days. On July 24, 2023, shortly before 9:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a disturbance on Lansdowne Street in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, Denis BERGERON, 51 years-of-age, of Chapleau was arrested ...

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Annual Perseid Meteor Shower – Peak is August 12th

The highlight of any summer other than camping and going to the cottage is viewing the annual Perseid Meteor Shower. This year the peak night occurs on the night of August 12 into the morning of the 13th. We should see 60 to 80 meteors (commonly called shooting stars) dashing through the sky at 59 km/second, lighting up the night. ...

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Morning News – July 27

July 27, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm late this morning and this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. Humidex 31. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Low 14. North East Forest ...

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