Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement for Remembrance Day: “Today, as we mark 100 years since the armistice that ended the First World War, I encourage all Ontarians to reflect on the bravery of our Canadian heroes, past and present, and the sacrifices they have made in the [Read more]
Mr. Benjamin Jewiss has ten years of teaching and leadership experience in communities in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. For the past four years, he has been teaching at St. Brigid School in Nakina where he has worked to implement an original, land and inquiry-based Ojibwe language and culture [Read more]
RED ROCK, ON – Red Rock’s 2016 Canada Day celebrations was a huge success. The festivities were held at the beautiful Red Rock Marina waterfront. The day started with a delicious brunch hosted by the Red Rock Royal Canadian Legion. The afternoon events began at 3:00 with the 2nd Annual [Read more]
This week marked another constituency week where I had the opportunity to tour many communities in the riding and host clinics to assist constituents. I always enjoy coming home and reconnecting with people and hearing your concerns. People across Algoma-Manitoulin continue to raise concerns over [Read more]
Are you up for the Challenge? This run should be on every runners bucket list! The 33rd Annual Paju Mountain Run registration is now open. The race celebrated its 30th year in 2012 and is looking forward to 30 more years of conquering the 11.2km course. The start/finish line is outside the [Read more]
Walter SPADONI passed away on Friday February 27th, 2015 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, ON. Walter happily lived alone at home in his beloved hometown of White River, Ontario until the day before he died. He was born in White River, on April 23, 1920 to his Italian immigrant parents, the [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Township of Terrace Bay shared photos Tuesday, via their Facebook page, of the great turnout for their Remembrance Day ceremony at the municipality’s cenotaph. Cold weather did nothing to deter a large group of residents to join municipal staff, council and local [Read more]
Many families across the province are winding down after summer holidays and getting back into the fall routine, but I am reminded that this week is Legion week. This year more than 400 Legion branches throughout Ontario including those across Algoma-Manitoulin and northern Ontario will be making [Read more]
RED ROCK, ON – Red Rock’s 2014 Canada Day celebrations was a huge success. The festivities this year were held at the beautiful Red Rock Marina. The day started with a delicious brunch hosted by the Red Rock Royal Canadian Legion. The afternoon events began at 4:00 with the singing of [Read more]
Photos and details courtesy Red Rock EDO Sarah Clowes Photos courtesy Sarah Clowes, EDO RED ROCK, ON– The 2013 Canada Day celebrations were a huge success. Festivities were held at the beautiful Red Rock Marina where the day started with a delicious brunch hosted by the Red Rock Royal [Read more]
Stanley ‘Stan’ A. NOWICKI– December 27, 1947 to May 13, 2013 – Passed away peacefully at his home on Monday May 13, 2013. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Lafortune) Nowicki. Dear son of the late Jozef and Bronislawa Nowicki. Dear brother of Halina Sniegowski (John) and Peter [Read more]
Steven J. GREENWOOD passed away unexpectedly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Sunday November 25, 2012 at the age of 48 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Debra. Proud father of Becky, the late Travis and Stephanie Robitaille (Marc). Loving grandpa of Travis and he was proudly [Read more]
Photography courtesy Kiersten Gascon Copyright 2012 MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, November 10th the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242 held its Annual Remembrance Supper to honour members and remember those Canadians lost while they served our armed forces. New members sworn in: Ordinary members [Read more]
SCROLL to bottom for: Video footage of parade & photo slideshow w/ceremony audio MANITOUWADGE, ON – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242 led Manitouwadge residents in a parade to the Cenotaph this Sunday which, after Legion President Ron Sheppard laid the first wreath, continued on to the [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]
