Due to the inclement weather, poor visibility, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation in Chapleau will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open.

Currently looking for another Men’s Curling Team. Had a recent request from a long-time participant. SO – need a team to match up with this team. If you have a team interested in joining this Bonspiel or know anyone please contact:   Andy Stevens Ph: 705-856-2884 Text: 705-975-3441 Email: [email protected]  or Jim Hoffmann Cell: 705-852-1274   Thank you. Wawa Men’s ...

Happy Easter to everyone. Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 14 15 FAHRER, Tom 2 12 15 McCoy, Joe 2 12 14 HALL, Dave 4 11 14 BUCKELL, Chris 5 9 15 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 6 15 CORLEY, Sarah 7 4 15 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 4 14 SWITZER, Anya 7 4 14 RAINVILLE, Heather 10 3 15 GLOVER, Justine ...

RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 10 14 TAVELLA, Debbie 1 10 14 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 9 14 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 4 7 13 LOWE, Cheri 4 7 14 MATHIAS, Danette 4 7 13 SPENCER, Diane 4 7 14 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 7 14 BLANCHET, Emma 9 6 13 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 9 6 13 BUSSINEAU, Denise 11 5 13 PARSONS, Rochelle ...

Northwestern Ontario Writer’s Workshop (NOWW) is pleased to announce its first annual Book Fair and Literary Market, just one more exciting feature of LitFest 2024 taking place at the Baggage Building Arts Centre, Prince Arthur’s Landing on Saturday May 11, 2024. “There’s definitely a literary theme to this market,” says NOWW President, Heather Dickson. “We’re taking both levels of the ...

Split the Pot Lottery’s 13 grand prize winners were revealed to the public on Monday after the jackpot soared to a final total of $1,077,915. Congratulations to the winners: One winner (60% of the final payout) | Winnings: $646,749.00 Bill B. of Toronto, Ticket #57643979 Two winners (20% of the final payout) | Winnings: $107,791.50 each  Erika G. of Guelph, ...

Yesterday, March 27th, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, introduced the Waterpower Day Act, 2024. “Waterpower contributes one quarter of Ontario’s electricity, and it has been a cornerstone of Ontario’s grid for more than a century.” Mantha said. “In Northern Ontario, waterpower is an important economic driver providing affordable, reliable and renewable energy for communities.” “With more than two-hundred facilities right across ...

Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA) welcomes the 2024 Provincial budget announcement that the Government of Ontario will make a new investment to extend the successful Greenlands Conservation Partnership (GCP). The province has announced a $20 million investment to GCP to conserve areas of significant ecological importance in Ontario, and promote the importance of healthy, natural spaces. Greenlands Conservation Partnership funds ...

Men’s Curling Semi-Finals were played last evening. Going on to Final Championship Game are Team Spencer Terris and Joe McCoy. Battling for third 3rd Place will Teams Ron Hale and Eric Mitrikas. These games will be played on Wednesday, April 3rd. The Men’s Bonspiel will be April 5-7, 2024. Congratulations to the Ladies Curling League on hosting a fantastic Bonspiel ...

It’s well known that Canada is facing a “silver tsunami.” According to the Canadian Institute for Health Research, over the next 20 years, Canada’s senior population is expected to grow by 68%. This means there will be an unprecedented number of seniors moving, whether downsizing to smaller homes, moving into retired living communities, or relocating to be closer to family. ...

The Wawa Ladies 69th Annual Curling Bonspiel was a success! A special thank you to all our sponsors and to all participating teams, our hardworking volunteers, and the community for supporting our event. The 2024 Ladies Bonspiel Champions in the “A” Event: Team Boyd First in “B” Event: Team McHardy First in “C” Event: Team Parsons First in “D” Event: ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 13 14 McCoy, Joe 2 12 14 FAHRER, Tom 3 11 14 HALL, Dave 4 10 13 BUCKELL, Chris 5 8 14 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 6 14 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 4 13 SWITZER, Anya 7 4 13 CORLEY, Sarah 10 3 14 RAINVILLE, Heather 10 3 14 GLOVER, Justine 11 1 13 Game ...

Northern Area – including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Hornepayne & area Due to the inclement weather, poor road conditions, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation in Wawa and White River will be cancelled for today.   Schools will remain open.   

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after an Ontario Provincial Police officer shot a 35-year-old man in Thessalon last night. He is in hospital in stable condition. Preliminary information suggests the following: At approximately 7:15 p.m. on March 22, 2024, officers responded to a 911 call about a disturbance in the area of Frances and Ontario Streets. The man ...

A Northern Ontario alliance concerned about a risky project to transport and bury nuclear fuel waste has chosen World Water Day to submit their brief to a parliamentary committee studying freshwater. We the Nuclear Free North submitted the ten-page brief to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development today, outlining the set of risks the Nuclear Waste Management Organization ...