La pandémie nous a tous obligés à apporter des changements majeurs à une grande partie de ce que nous faisons dans nos vies et nos activités quotidiennes. Certains des changements sont assez petits et à peine perceptibles tandis que d’autres semblent de nature gargantuesque. Récemment, j’ai lu et entendu des propriétaires de petites entreprises exprimer leur dévouement et leur engagement ...
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News from the Park – Pandemic Changes & Small Business
The pandemic has forced all of us to make some major changes to so much of what we do in our lives and daily routines. Some of the changes are pretty small and hardly noticeable while others seem gargantuan in nature. Of late I’ve read and/or heard from small business owners expressing devotion and commitment to their business, employees and ...
Read More »Morning News – September 14
Weather – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 14. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then showers. Risk of a thunderstorm before morning. Low plus 3 with temperature rising to 8 by morning. Risk of frost. Frost advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park – White River – Dubreuilville Statistics from Algoma ...
Read More »Environment Canada issues Frost Advisory
At 3:27 Environment Canada updated their Frost Advisory to include Wawa and the surrounding area. Frost Advisory For: =New= City of Thunder Bay =New= Superior West =New= Manitouwadge – Hornepayne =New= Nipigon – Marathon – Superior North =New= Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa =New= Agawa – Lake Superior Park =New= Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake From earlier: Dryden – Ignace ...
Read More »MP Charlie Angus named Champion of Mental Health by Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) has named Charlie Angus as one of their seven Champions of Mental Health from across Canada. Charlie Angus has been an advocate for mental health and minority communities for decades. At the age of 25, Mr. Angus and his wife opened a Catholic Worker House for the homeless, refugees and ...
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Read More »Morning News – September 13
Weather – Periods of rain ending late this morning then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 17. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Clearing ...
Read More »Morning News – September 12
Weather – Increasing cloudiness. Periods of rain beginning late this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 5 mm. High 15. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain. Amount 10 mm. Low 12. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 27,259 Positive 29 Negative 26,743 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 29 Updated: September 8, 2020 (1) ...
Read More »Cérémonie d’inauguration de la nouvelle mine d’or Côté d’IAMGOLD, Gogama
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario appuie la construction de la nouvelle mine Côté Gold d’IAMGOLD, un projet qui stimulera la croissance économique à long terme et favorisera une solide reprise dans le Nord de l’Ontario. Une fois pleinement opérationnelle, la mine devrait employer 450 personnes, générer plus de 5 milliards de dollars en salaires et contribuer à hauteur de 10 ...
Read More »Ground-Breaking Ceremony for IAMGOLD’s new Côté Gold Mine, Gogama
The Ontario government is supporting the construction of IAMGOLD’s new Côté Gold Mine, a project that will drive long-term economic growth and support a strong recovery in Northern Ontario. When fully operational, the mine is expected to employ 450 people, generate more than $5 billion in wages, and contribute $10 billion to Ontario’s gross domestic product over its 18-year ...
Read More »Program Launched to support Women in Social Enterprise
NORDIK Institute’s Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (SEE) Initiative is launching a two-part program to support women in developing their community-change ideas into social enterprise. Part One, Idea Development to Action Plan, draws out peoples’ passion for addressing a social, cultural or environmental concern, and shaping it into a business idea. The online program is tailored to women’s needs with opportunities ...
Read More »Cloud Lake Literary Launched today!
Whether you are in search of the next great read or ready to share your next amazing story, Canada’s newest literary magazine is providing an inclusive space for all readers and writers as it pushes off from shore into the vast Canadian literary landscape. Cloud Lake Literary, headquartered in Thunder Bay, ON, is pleased to announce the launch of its ...
Read More »Morning News – September 11
Weather – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Tonight A few clouds. Low 8. Frost advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Some plants may be damaged or even destroyed by frost. Frost is possible this morning across portions of northern Ontario. Ground temperatures may fall to near ...
Read More »Smile Cookie Campaign Begins September 14 – Support the Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund
Every year, Tim Hortons holds their Smile Cookie Campaign, a one week event, with proceeds being donated to local charities. In Wawa, past beneficiaries include: 2019 – Community Living Algoma 2018 – The THRIVE Child Development Centre and its Foundation ($2,542), 2017 – CHADWIC Home ($2,316), 2016 – 2015 – LDHC Foundation’s Telemetry Unit ($2,800 + 40) 2014 – North ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Arrest made in multiple theft occurences
On August 24, 2020, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to multiple theft related occurrences over the past couple months in the Thessalon area. On April 25, 2020 a person reported their wallet, containing identification and credit cards, was stolen from their residence on Ingram Road in Thessalon. After police conducted a ...
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