People in Northern Ontario are too familiar with some of the biggest challenges faced by young people, especially when they relate to employment. For many of our children this search will take them to urban centres. In many instances they will have left for post-secondary education before [Read more]
This week the Ontario Mining Association (OMA) held their annual “Meet the Miners” event at Queen’s Park. This annual event is held to bring recognition to the importance of the mining sector in our province and inform politicians of the successes and challenges within the industry. Many [Read more]
SAULT STE. MARIE ON – More than two decades ago, the Tsilhqot’in Nation in British Columbia started direct actions and legal battles to gain recognition from Canada of their Aboriginal title and rights to their land. On Nov. 7, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear the historic appeal [Read more]
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) met with representatives of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) on October 29, 2013 in Timmins to gain a better understanding of the position of NAN First Nations with respect to Governance and Education jurisdiction. FONOM and NAN are calling on [Read more]
OTTAWA, ON – Community Living Associations remind us about the good that is being done in Canada on a local level says Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, MP, Carol Hughes. The MP praised these non-profit associations in the House of Commons Tuesday, for the work they undertake helping people with [Read more]
The Mine Your Own Business program, administered by the Economic Development Corportation of Wawa, is pround to annouce the launch of the Prodigy Argonaut Young Dreamers and Doers Business Challenge. PHASE 1 – Young Dreamers Business Challenge The first phase of this contest, Prodigy Argonaut [Read more]
Joan Marie (nee Gilmour) BURNS (Matte), passed away peacefully on Monday October 28, 2013. Beloved friend and wife of William James “Jim” Burns for 35 years. Dear mother of Susan Cucz (Vic) and David Matte (Mary Anne). Grandmother of Dustin and Tyler Cooper and great grandmother of the late [Read more]
Helen L. TYMCHUK (nee Mills) passed away peacefully on Saturday October 26, 2013 at the age of 91 years. Dear mother of Madeline Dezelak and Susanne Tymchuk. Loving grandma of Eli Dezelak (Amy). Great grandma of Aya and Jefferson. Dear sister of Ralph (late Janet), Betty Ann, Kenny (Shirley), [Read more]
Lindsey Robinson wins Silver at NWOSSAA Cross Country and her team mate places 5th to qualify for the provincial title to be held in Sudbury on November 1st and 2nd. Wawa’s Ecole St. Joseph runners are excited to represent NSSSAA and their school at the OFSAA Cross Country Championships in [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chapleau Detachment were advised by a local resident that they had responded to an ad on Facebook offering private loans. After providing private information, such as date of birth and social insurance number via email, the [Read more]
Ce fut toute une semaine sur la colline du Parlement, presque tous les regards étant tournés vers le Sénat tandis que la Chambre des communes est à peu près passée sous silence dans les manchettes. Cela pourrait changer avec le dépôt d’un autre projet de loi omnibus d’exécution du [Read more]
It’s been quite a week on Parliament Hill with most of the attention being paid to the Senate while the House of Commons largely evaded the headlines. That might change with another omnibus budget implementation bill. With time allocation immediately put in place, there is no chance this [Read more]
Thank you all for the lovely orders, so numerous, for turkey pies!!! We have had one very busy week getting 66 large pies and 121 small pies made and into the freezer at the Drop In or at home. We used up most of 47 kilos of turkey, 30 pounds of potatoes, 3 bunches of [Read more]
HEARST, ON – Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Hearst Detachment responded to a fatal collision involving a Chrysler 300 passenger vehicle and a pickup truck on Highway 11, approximately 90 kilometers west of Hearst. Responding [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The Municipality of Wawa Council regular meeting tonight will be held in council chambers, to view the agenda on Township website, please CLICK HERE (or scroll down). Any questions regarding the meeting or agenda should be directed to Jessica Carter, Administrative Assistant [Read more]
