Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Do you have a new Shaw box? Missing a few channels?

Mar 30, 2017 @ 17:50   A loyal Wawa-news.com reader has called in saying that if you have one of the new Shaw tv boxes and it isn’t working don’t worry. It appears to be a problem on the Shaw side of things.   A Digital Network Upgrade that was scheduled for 2 pm today did not happen as scheduled. ...

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Noble to sell Wawa-Holdsworth Project Interest to MacDonald Mines

Mar 30, 2017 @ 16:33 Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding Letter of Intent with MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. to acquire all of Noble’s interest in the Holdsworth property, located 25 kilometres northeast of Wawa, Ontario. MacDonald previously entered into an Option and Joint Venture agreement with Noble on December 7, 2016 to advance exploration on ...

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Argo Gold Acquires the Mishi Lake Gold Project

Mar 30, 2017 @ 16:31 Argo Gold Inc. has entered into a mining claim acquisition agreement with 2362516 Ontario Inc. pursuant to which Argo Gold can acquire a 100% interest in certain mineral claims located in the Mishibishu Lake Area and St. Germain Township of the Sault St. Marie Mining District in exchange for an aggregate of 250,000 common shares of ...

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Wasn’t that a Party?

  On March 17th, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 429 celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with green beer, corned beef sandwiches and live music in the clubroom downstairs. When we went to enjoy our beer and sandwiches the place was packed, listening to the GoodTimers play songs from days past. You had to get there early to get a good seat, ...

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Three Northeastern Ontario Aboriginal Health Leaders Named North East LHIN Healthy Change Champions

The North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN) has named the Executive Directors of the region’s three Aboriginal Health Access Centres (AHACs) – Gloria Daybutch, Angela Recollet and Pam Williamson – as Healthy Change Champions for their work in advancing the system of care for Aboriginal Northerners.   Gloria Daybutch is Chair of the LHIN’s Local Aboriginal Health Committee (LAHC) and ...

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Sault Ste. Marie Joins 19 Communties in Receiving Connecting Links Funding

Ontario is helping 19 municipalities across the province make the roads and bridges that run through their communities and connect to provincial highways safer, while fostering economic growth and job creation. Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca was at the Sault Ste. Marie Civic Centretoday to announce that the City of Sault Ste. Marie will receive support through the Connecting Links program to ...

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What is a Yellow Fish Road™?

Did you know that the storm drain basins along Broadway Avenue and the streets that lead to the Wawa Lake Beach send rain water and other materials collected during storms and snowmelt directly into Wawa Lake untreated? This means that garbage, cigarettes, fertilizers and other pollutions enter our drinking water supply without any filtration which could affect the quality of ...

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Thursday Morning News – March 30

Weather – Today we are expecting a mix of sun and cloud, with light winds expected by late faternoon. Temperatures will rise to 9C. Roads – All highways in the area are bare and dry. Local – Women’s Curling Bonspiel is on this weekend, everyone is welcome to come down and watch some curling. You can also  get your copy ...

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North East LHIN Welcomes Ontario’s First Patient Ombudsman to Sault Ste. Marie

Mar 29, 2017 @ 23:00 Ontario’s Patient Ombudsman, Christine Elliott, is visiting the North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN) this week to learn more about patient-centred initiatives taking place in Northeastern Ontario and educate Northerners about the role of the Ombudsman in the patient complaint process. Hosted by the NE LHIN, Christine Elliott and her team will visit ...

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Dubreuilville – Boil Water Advisory

Dubreuilville is currently under a precautionary boil water advisory.  Residents are asked to bring water to a rolling boil for one minute before consuming.   This advisory will remain in effect until two (2) sets of samples, taken 24 hours apart show that the water quality is safe. Residents are cautioned that this could take 3 -5 days.  

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Wynne Liberals need to stop the hydro ads and raise awareness for fentanyl

Mar 29, 2017 @ 08:42 The Wynne Liberal Government has spent nearly a million dollars on self-congratulatory ads touting a non-existent hydro scheme, while ignoring a growing opioid crisis that’s spreading across Ontario. Today during Question Period, Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown asked the Premier to stop the hydro ads and direct the money into a public awareness campaign on ...

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Happenings at First United Church Wawa – March 29

The Congregation welcomes everyone to worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11:a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church  705-856-2926. The Easter Cross of Lights will again be placed above the front door of our Church.  If you wish to purchase a bulb in memory of someone the ...

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NDP’s Mantha pushes Liberals to act on Ring of Fire

Mar 29, 2017 @ 07:40 In Question Period Tuesday, March 28, 2017, NDP Northern Development and Mines Critic Michael Mantha called on the Liberal government to make a plan for investing in and developing the Ring of Fire.   “This government has claimed for years to be lobbying Ottawa to match its $1-billion promise to invest in transportation corridor to ...

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Liberals block 30% cut to hydro bills, support privatized hydro

Mar 29, 2017 @ 07:38 Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals voted Tuesday against cutting hydro bills for Ontarians by 30 per cent, and in favour of the privatization of Hydro One.   “Everyday families, businesses, municipalities and hospitals are hurting from the Wynne government’s sky-high hydro bills,” said Horwath. “But, once again, the Wynne Liberals are focused on Premier Wynne and the ...

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