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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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WHEATLEY, Rosa

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our social butterfly, Rosa Wheatley, on Monday, July 17, 2023.   It is difficult to describe what made Rosa so special, but if you had the privilege of knowing her, you understand. She genuinely loved people. She was proud to be a long-time resident of Wawa and enjoyed giving back ...

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Algoma University and NOSM University sign collaboration agreement to address mental health and addictions challenges

Leaders from Algoma University and NOSM University have signed an agreement that sets the stage for an increased presence of the medical university on Algoma’s Sault Ste. Marie campus, primarily to help expand mental health and addictions research and training initiatives. Through this collaboration, and as part of the first phase of establishing a Mental Health Research & Training Institute ...

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Men’s Night Golf – July 20

138 players 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Jarret Ralph, Dominic Chasse, Spare – 30 2nd: Brady Desrochers, Logan Dunham, Cooper Moore – 32 3rd: Jeff Amos, James Roberge, Spare – 32 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Lee Bryar, Michel Lemoyne, Rory Mclroy – 32 2nd: Mike Belanger, Danny Mathias, Antonio Alexopoulos – 32 3rd: Marc Beland, Ron Hale, Spare – 33 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: ...

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Nipigon OPP – Officers searching for Judy – UPDATE

UPDATE: Female has been located safe, Police are thanking everyone for their assistance The Nipigon Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine (K-9) are searching in the Nipigon area, and seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 78-year-old female, named Judy aka Amma. Judy is described as 5’2″, medium build, medium-length ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Charges laid after disturbance on Klondike

SE OPP Wawa

A Wawa resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On July 23, 2023, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Klondike Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and charged with the ...

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Between the Covers – July 26th

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are: “The Happiness Plan” by Susan Mallery, “Welcome to Beach Town” by Susan Wiggs, “Private Moscow” by James Patterson and Adam Hamdy and “The Five-Star Weekend” by Elin Hilderbrand. En Français, nous avons “Rose des Vents” par Valérie Chevalier.   Staff Pick of the Week is “The Good Sister” by Sally ...

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SE OPP Hornepayne – Charges laid after domestic dispute

A verbal dispute has resulted in criminal charges for one individual. On July 19, 2023, shortly before 10:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Railway Crescent in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 69-year-old person from Hornepayne was arrested and charged with ...

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