Alan Spacek, Mayor of Kapuskasing and President of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), was ‘cautiously optimistic’ about attending a meeting he’s been called to, to discuss the future of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC). “I received word that [Read more]
DURAND, Cecile – (Formerly of White River and Wawa) — Passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side at the Hornepayne Community Hospital on Tuesday May 15, 2012; Cecile Durand at the age of 87 years. Loving and supportive mother of Brian Bracken (Louise), Catherine [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supports Responsible Ring Of Fire Mining Development Cliffs Natural Resources has announced a $3.3-billion investment to build a chromite mine, transportation corridor and processing facility in Northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire that would lead to a new generation of [Read more]
ASSAULT CAUSE BODILY HARM WAWA, ON – April 20th, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to an assault complaint during the early hours. Investigation led to the arrest of 24 year old Katie MATTAINI of Wawa. Due to the severity of the injuries suffered by [Read more]
Many moons ago, before being elected as your MPP, I worked with Cherokee Logging as a cut and skidder operator and as a sawmill worker with Gogama Forest Products. My family, along with many families and communities in the North relied solely on the forestry industry. During my time working in the [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The East Division of the North Shore Secondary School Athletics Association (NSSSAA) held their qualifying tournament for the 2012 NSSSAA Final Qualifiers in Wawa yesterday, March 27th, at Michipicoten High School and Ecole Secondaire St. Joseph. In the Junior Division, [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – March 19th, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Chapleau Detachment responded to a break and enter at Chapleau Public School on Pine St. Evidence found at the scene lead to the arrests of 22-year-old Amanda JEAN and 30-year-old Gregory BOUCHER both of Chapleau. [Read more]
ARREST WARRANT EXECUTED CHAPLEAU, ON – Tuesday February 14th, 2012 Superior East OPP officers in Chapleau arrested 24-year-old Calvin LECUYER Jr. of Sultan, Ontario on an outstanding arrest warrant that resulted from a complaint of theft under $5,000. The original complaint was received on [Read more]
Chevaliers triumphant for second time this year. HORNEPAYNE, ON – The École Secondaire Catholique St. Joseph (Wawa) junior girls volleyball team completed their perfect season winning the Northshore Secondary School Athletic Association (NSSSAA) Junior Girls’ Volleyball 2011-12 [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Tuesday February 7th, 2012 Superior East OPP officers in Wawa arrested 36-year-old Marc CLOUTIER of Wawa on an outstanding warrant from Sault Ste Marie OPP. The warrant was issued for failing to appear for court, obstruct police and impersonation. The accused was transported [Read more]
Money stolen from office WAWA, ON – January 18, 2012 at 10:05 pm Superior East OPP in Wawa received a report of a Break, Enter and Theft at Hometown Wines on Ganley Street. Investigation revealed that entry was gained by prying the rear door open. Upon entry the store’s office was [Read more]
Future of health care weakened by Prime Minister’s inaction ALGOMA-MANITOULIN-KAPUSKASING , ON – One of the items central to Canadian identity is Medicare. Publicly funded health care system is a great leveller in our society, especially when compared with the largely private system in [Read more]
