The family of former NHL enforcer Chris Simon is releasing the results of his post-mortem brain tissue analysis today through the Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) to raise awareness of the urgent need for medical and mental health resources available to former hockey players struggling with the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts. Simon’s family donated his brain to the UNITE ...

We the Nuclear Free North, Northwatch and Environment North are collaborating on a federal election project, asking candidates in Northern Ontario ridings to state their views on the nuclear industry’s plan to transport, process, bury and abandon all of Canada’s high-level nuclear waste in northern Ontario. On November 28th 2024, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization announced that it had selected ...

The newly released Métis National Council Expert Panel is doubling down on the Métis Nation of Ontario’s efforts to revise and misrepresent the histories of our lands and ancestors, say Robinson Huron Chiefs. “As a Nation that recognizes and honours our Treaty relationship with the federal government, the Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Nations unequivocally condemn and challenge every aspect of ...

Where do Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma federal election candidates and their parties stand on environmental issues? A coalition of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma environmental and conservation groups have released a survey that has been sent to candidates in the Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma riding. The coalition includes Sault Climate Hub, Clean North, and The Kensington Conservancy. These ...

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to launch its first-ever school electronic sports (Esports) league. This new project, tailored for grade 5 to grade 12 students, is currently offered in 9 CSC Nouvelon elementary and secondary schools: École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) Collège Notre-Dame (Sudbury) École Alliance St-Joseph (Chelmsford) École St-Thomas (Warren) École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) ...

Le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon est fier d’annoncer le lancement de sa toute première ligue de sports électroniques scolaires (Esports). Cette nouveauté, dédiée aux élèves de la 5e à la 12e année, est présentement offerte dans 9 écoles élémentaires et secondaires du CSC Nouvelon: École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) Collège Notre-Dame (Sudbury) École Alliance St-Joseph (Chelmsford) École St-Thomas (Warren) ...

Although Wawa-news is aware of only one oak tree in Wawa, this is a great article, and is a good reminder to research before you prune. It is not always good to prune a tree in the spring. Ontario residents are urged to refrain from pruning oak trees during the no-pruning season, which runs from now until November. Pruning or ...

Confederation College is once again ready to roll out the red carpet for its annual Conflix Film Night, showcasing short films created by second-year students in the Film Production program. The screening will occur on Saturday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dibaajimogamig Lecture Theatre on campus and is free to attend. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served ...

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. and Angus Gold Inc. are pleased to jointly announce that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement whereby Wesdome will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Angus pursuant to a plan of arrangement. Under the terms of the Agreement, each of the issued and outstanding common shares of Angus that Wesdome ...

The Wawa Men’s Annual Bonspiel was held from March 28-30, 2025, with 18 teams participating. Thanks to Club President Jim Hoffmann and Secretary-Treasurer Andy Stevens, who organized the event.  Thanks to all the participants, Pat and her crew for a great meal, the ladies who BBQ’d the steaks, the volunteers at the Registration Desk and at the Random Prize table, ...

  At the end of March, three talented Lake Superior Figure Skating Club skaters showcased their skills at the provincial championship in Stratford. Delaney Schumacher, Addyson Atkinson and Erin Bagg represented our club with dedication, passion, and remarkable talent. “The skaters never fail to amaze us when they get on the ice and show off the skills they have been working ...

N1 Strategy Inc. has been engaged by Alamos Gold Inc. in Dubreuilville to create a Social Economic Baseline Study (SEBS). SEBS provides a detailed understanding of a community and region’s current social and economic conditions. It serves as a foundation for assessing potential impacts, both positive and negative. In Ontario, Canada, these assessments are particularly important for understanding how a ...

Apr 2, 2025 at 11:02 As World Autism Awareness Month begins, the Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) reaffirms its steadfast commitment to advocating for the rights, inclusion, and dignity of Autistic individuals and their families. Founded 20 years ago, the OAC remains a grassroots organization dedicated to ensuring that all Autistic individuals, across the spectrum and across their lifetime, have equitable ...

Although the Wawa area escaped the ice storm that hit other parts of Ontario, ice accretions are not the only thing to damage trees in the winter. Heavy wet snowfall can also cause similar damage to trees, so this information may be interesting for people to care for their trees. In the wake of the recent ice storm in parts ...

Due to the impending inclement weather, and visibility concerns, all school related transportation will be cancelled today in the areas below: Sault Ste Marie – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area Central Algoma – including Echo Bay, Bruce Mines, Desbarats, St. Joe Island, Thessalon & area North Shore – including Iron Bridge, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Spanish & area. Northern – White ...