Monthly Archives: March 2026

annonce un nouveau plan ambitieux pour défendre, développer et transformer le Nord

Le 12 mars 2026 Yellowknife (Territoires du Nord-Ouest) Le Nord canadien connaît une période de profonds changements. Le monde devient de plus en plus dangereux et divisé. L’idée que nous nous faisions depuis des décennies de la défense et de la sécurité du Canada est bouleversée. Les changements climatiques font que notre région arctique se réchauffe près de trois fois ...

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PM Carney announces ambitious new plan to defend, build, and transform the North

March 12, 2026 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Canada’s North is going through a period of profound change. The world is becoming more dangerous and divided. The assumptions that shaped decades of Canadian defence and security are being upended. Climate change is causing our Arctic region to warm nearly three times faster than the global average, a shift that great powers are actively looking ...

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Employment Opportunity – WVFD Fire Chief

WAWA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE CHIEF The Municipality of Wawa Volunteer Fire Department is searching for the next Fire Chief. This is a volunteer, compensated leadership position that requires flexible hours to perform the duties of the position. The annual compensation ranges between $15,000 to $20,000 and it is anticipated that the start date will be the summer of 2026 ...

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FONOM Calls for Strong Northern Voice in Conservation Authority Reform

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging the Province of Ontario to ensure Northern communities are fully engaged as the government moves forward with its plan to consolidate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into nine regional organizations. The Province recently announced its intention to introduce amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act that would create a regionalized conservation authority system ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – March 10th

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 12 15 BONITZKE, Wendy 2 11 14 MATHIAS, Danette 2 11 15 SPENCER, Diane 2 11 15 AMOS, Tracy 5 9 14 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 9 15 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 9 15 PARSONS, Rochelle 8 8 15 SZEKELY, Annik 8 8 15 TAVELLA, Debbie 10 7 14 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 11 6 15 CHIUPKA, Lorna ...

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Marathon FD – Vehicle Fire 25km East of Marathon (One Lane)

Mar 11, 2026 at 09:33 From ON511 – HWY 17 EAST [HEMLO RD-LECOEUR TWP] ; Marathon; LANE AND EAST SHOULDER CLOSED; due to: Vehicle Fire; ENTERED: 2026-03-11 09:26 Comments: Hwy 17 Marathon Hemlo mine reduced to one lane due to a vehicle fire Mar 11, 2026 at 08:45 Update 8:45 am Marathon Fire is clear of the scene. Highway 17 remains ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – March 11

John 4:5-42. Jesus was sitting at Jacob’s well that was just outside of the town of Sychar in Samaria.  The well was deep and the water was pure, cool and refreshing to drink. The women of the town came every day in the evening to get water for the next day. Jesus was there at noon time resting from his ...

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Wednesday Morning News – March 11

Weather: Today Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -6. Wind chill -18 this morning and -13 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow ending overnight then mainly cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low -14. Wind chill ...

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WFHT – Update, Delays to be expected

Our local physician group is working with a very small number of physicians, and we are currently relying on locum (temporary) physician support to help meet clinic needs. Currently, locum coverage is limited and patients will experience very long wait times for appointments, follow- ups, and responses in the coming weeks as resources are stretched thin. Patients will experience delays ...

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School Bus Cancellations – Chapleau Area

Northern Area – Chapleau Area   Due to the icy road conditions and inclement weather in the Chapleau area, all school-related transportation will be cancelled for today.   Schools will remain open. Note – all school-related transportation is running for schools in Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne. Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area. No alerts in ...

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Men’s Curling Standings as of March 9th

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 16 17 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 11 17 MORRISON, Matthew 3 8 17 TERRIS, Spencer 3 8 17 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 5 4 17 HALE, Ron 5 4 17 Regular Season is completed. No Curling (ALL Leagues next week – March Break) Playoffs scheduled March 23rd, 30th and April 8th. Men’s Bonspiel is April 10 ...

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Between the Covers – March 10

NEW BOOKS this week are “The Right to Remain” by James Grippando, “Woman Down” by Colleen Hoover, “The Devil’s Daughter” by Danielle Steel and “Such a Clever Girl” by Darby Kane. En Français, nous avons “Delta Zéro” par Martin Michaud. Come in and check it out! STAFF PICK OF THE WEEK: The staff pick of the week is “After Anna” ...

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