Aug 8, 2017 @ 11:36 The Municipality of Wawa is very excited to announce a partnership project between Brookfield Renewable, Rotary Club of Wawa and Municipality of Wawa for the revitalization of Scenic High Falls Park. Scenic High Falls Park has long been a jewel of Wawa’s local destinations. It has been enjoyed throughout the years by locals and tourists alike as a ...
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Wages dropping while costs and unemployment rise in Ontario
Aug 8, 2017 @ 09:24 New data shows that wages for Ontarians are dropping while the cost of living goes up, with full-time working women and young workers taking the hardest hit on their paycheques. According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for July, the median weekly wage in Ontario was down $15.20 compared to the month before, a ...
Read More »Government of Canada provides opportunities for youth working in northern Indigenous communities
Aug 8, 2017 @ 09:22 Giving Canadian youth the tools they need to find and keep good jobs will help grow the middle class and strengthen our economy. Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced that Teach For Canada will help 158 youth in Thunder Bay and Toronto learn how to work in partnership ...
Read More »Council Meeting tonight – August 8
Council will hold a regular Council Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. Agenda (1) CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2) PRESENTATIONS 2.1 Ms. Marnie-Jo LaFleur-Beach, Wawa Figure Skating Club (3) REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3.1 Approval of the Agenda (resolution) (4) ANNOUNCEMENTS, GIVING OF NOTICE AND SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 4.1 Wawa Energy Plan ...
Read More »More Ridings in the North, Still Leaves us Fighting for a Voice at Queen’s Park
Aug 8, 2017 @ 08:40 Over the last week, a number of newspapers published an article written by Josh Dehaas. This freelance journalist from Toronto has stated that adding more seats to the North is going to hurt democracy by causing Torontoians votes to become diluted. He argues that the new proposed ridings in the North are smaller than most ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – August 8
Weather – Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate.
Read More »Monday Morning News – August 7
Weather – Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Marine – Wind light becoming southwest 10 knots this morning then increasing to southwest 15 this afternoon. Wind veering to west 15 this evening then to northwest 15 Tuesday afternoon. News Tidbits – Ernst ...
Read More »In Memory – Bill Rose
Feb 6, 1945- Aug 6, 2006 In loving memory of my Dear Husband Bill, who passed away 11 years ago today. “In dreams I walk with you In dreams I talk to you” Forever Loved Forever Missed Gerry
Read More »UPDATE – Woman dies in ATV Rollover
Aug 6, 2017 @ 10:17 – At approximately 4:20 pm on August 4, 2017 Batchewana First Nation Police (BFN) with the assistance of the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Batchewana Fire and Rescue attended the scene of a single all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rollover on an access gravel road at the end of Goulais Mission Road approximately 200 ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – August 3
108 Players 1st FLIGHT: Joey Dechamplain,Jessy Dechamplain, Francis Dechamplain-7 under par 29 2nd FLIGHT: Nick Farand, Anders Dereski, Vince Picco-4 under par 32 3rdFLIGHT: Tim Lesarge, Bob Stewart, Danny Mathias-5 under par 31 4th FLIGHT: Bubba Gagne, Eric Levesque, Dimitri Levesque-4 under par 32 5th FLIGHT: Dave Robertson, Paul Bernath, Jack Parker-1 under par 35 6th FLIGHT: Michel Lavergne, Kyle ...
Read More »MPP Gélinas optimistic as TSB’s Gogama derailment investigation report released
Aug 4, 2017 @ 08:12 Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas is relieved the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has finally released its report into the March 2015 train derailment outside Gogama. The report faults Canadian National Railways Co. (CN) for an improperly repaired rail that caused a 94-oil-car CN train to derail and spill 2.6 million litres of oil that leaked ...
Read More »NDP Statement on Public Inquiry into Long-Term Care Facilities
Aug 4, 2017 @ 08:07 Ontario NDP Critic for Home and Long-Term Care and Seniors’ Affairs Teresa Armstrong has issued the following statement on the public inquiry into the safety of Ontario’s long-term care facilities: “Today I attended the news conference in London announcing the details of the public inquiry into the safety of long-term care homes. It’s clear ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – August 4
Weather – Periods of rain. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 14. Marine forecast – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind northeast 25 knots backing to north 25 near noon then diminishing to northwest 15 near midnight. Wind backing to west 15 Saturday evening. Showers ending early this evening with a risk of thunderstorms. News Tidbits – Looking for a day trip ...
Read More »Slow Down, Move Over!
Aug 3, 2017 @ 21:41 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this Civic Day Long Weekend (August 4, 2017-August 7, 2017) will be conducting a Slow Down, Move Over enforcement and education campaign. With heavy traffic volumes expected throughout the province, highways and roads will see a greater presence of roadside emergency vehicles, making it a particularly important time for drivers to ...
Read More »Brutal treatment by CN is damaging VIA’s flagship Canadian train all across Canada
Aug 3, 2017 @ 16:36 During a summer when more Canadians and international travellers than ever are riding VIA Rail’s transcontinental train, the Canadian, CN is trashing the schedule and the reputation of what is regarded as the world’s finest long-distance passenger train. “The delays CN is creating for the Canadian and its habitual lack of concern are out of ...
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