Ontario New Democrat candidates Judith Monteith-Farrell (Thunder Bay-Atikokan) and Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay-Superior North), released the following statement responding to Liberal MPP Bill Mauro’s comments on the Bethammi Nursing Home inspection findings:   “We were heartbroken to learn that residents at the Bethammi Nursing Home were left unbathed for weeks, without enough incontinence care, and not getting the care they needed.   When our seniors ...

Weather – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning and risk of freezing drizzle. Clearing this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High plus 3. News Tidbits – If you are planning travel this weekend be aware of poor weather to the northeast. North Bay and the Nipissing area is expected to see ...

Apr 26, 2018 @ 18:15 Algoma Public Health Nurses and Nurse Practitioner (NP) members have reached a last-minute deal with their employer. The nurses – members of the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) – and the employer both held ratification votes within hours of reaching the settlement, and both sides have voted to accept the new deal. The new collective agreement ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this afternoon then periods of rain. High 7. UV index 8 or very high. News Tidbits – Don’t forget the Waterfront Open House today at the MMCC.

Apr 25, 2018 @ 11:17   At the last Council Meeting, Council held the oath-taking of the two new councillors: Pat Tait and Julia Rowe. They were the successful applicants in the process to fill the seats left vacant by Councillor Tamara Liddle and Councillor Yvan Besner. After the oath taking, the new councillors took their seats, and then left ...

Apr 25, 2018 @ 10:45 The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS – Thurs. 1 -3 p.m., Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please call 705-856-2926 ...

Apr 25, 2018 @ 09:26   The 5th Annual Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament on April 19th saw 122 students participate in École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) gymnasium. Even though the gym was packed with tables and students playing – all you could hear was the occasional click as pieces were moved. This tournament was hosted by Wawa’s École Saint-Joseph, and had students from École St-Joseph ...

Apr 25, 2018 @ 08:17 The Wawa Indoor Walking Program ends tomorrow for the season. Walking Coordinator Shelly Duplessis would like to thank all those who came out to walk, and the health service providers for their visits. See you next year! Shelly Duplessis

Apr 25, 2018 @ 07:55 Tbaytel was pleased to release Investing in our Neighbourhood, the company’s 2017 report to the community at its annual general meeting held last evening at Thunder Bay City Hall. The report focuses on several of Tbaytel’s key accomplishments from throughout 2017, as well as the company’s strategic direction and key financial information. Tbaytel contributed $17.375 ...

Apr 25, 2018 @ 07:39 Weather – Clearing this morning. High 7. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight the temperature will drop to -5C with a few clouds. News Tidbits – MHS is holding their Parent Teacher night tonight. This is Pitch-In Week, if you are out getting your steps in for the ‘Goose to Moose’ bring a bag along ...

Apr 24, 2018 @ 20:26 Passed away after a brief illness at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, April 16, 2018 at the age 95 years. Left to mourn her are her daughters Rosemary Budgell (David) and Geraldine Morin (Bruce Moore). Grandmother of Jeremy Dyson and Neil Dyson (Melissa). Great-grandmother of Jessica Compton. Mary was the youngest and last surviving ...

Apr 24, 2018 @ 19:40 Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. is pleased to provide the results from the initial underground drilling of the Kiena Deep A Zone completed from the exploration ramp development at its 100% owned Kiena Mine Complex, in Val d’Or, Quebec. Development of the Kiena Deep exploration ramp at the 1000 metre level commenced early August 2017 and ...

Apr 24, 2018 @ 13:37 Officers from the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Highway Safety Division (HSD) are continuing their investigation into a two-vehicle collision between a pickup truck and a minivan. The collision occurred approximately 8:18 a.m. on April 23, 2018, on Highway 17, in the Township of Bonfield, Ontario. Both drivers were pronounced deceased ...

Doug Ford announced yesterday, April 23rd that he would scrap the ‘Cap & Trade Slush Fund’. He had visited a gas station in Caledon. “There is a whole industry of special interests and lobbyists coming up with new names, and schemes to try to fool people into paying this new tax,” said Ford. “But the people will not be fooled, ...

Apr 24, 2018 @ 07:47 At approximately 2:18 p.m. on April 22, 2018 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Kenora received a call of a pick-up truck that had gone through the ice near Clearwater Bay, Lake of the Woods.   Police were advised that a Manitoba resident was driving on an ice road on Lake of the Woods when ...