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Manitouwadge’s myRide program concludes on March 31, 2026

The Township of Manitouwadge and Santé Manitouwadge Health wish to remind residents that funding for the myRide program will conclude on March 31, 2026. The MyRide service, originally volunteer run, was created to support seniors and persons with disabilities in accessing essential services. The Township of Manitouwadge secured a 100% funded provincial Community Transportation Grant from the Ministry of Transportation ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – January 20

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 8 9 BONITZKE, Wendy 2 6 8 MATHIAS, Danette 2 6 9 SPENCER, Diane 2 6 9 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 2 6 8 AMOS, Tracy 6 5 7 PARSONS, Rochelle 6 5 7 SZEKELY, Annik 6 5 9 LESCHISHIN, Barb 9 4 8 TAVELLA, Debbie 9 4 8 CHIUPKA, Lorna 11 3 8 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis ...

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5th Annual Doubles Funspiel

Sixteen (16) Teams participated in the Doubles Funspiel, on Saturday, January 17th. Also included in the event were Quizzes to challenge the participants. Team Curl Scouts (Heather Rainville and Anya Switzer) were the 4th place team in the Funspiel – following a “draw-to-the-button” decision. Team Glow (Delmarr Lowe and Sarah Gauthier) the LBNL (Last But Not Least) winners. There were ...

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Bus Cancellations

Due to the extremely cold temperatures in the Northern area (including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne), all school-related transportation services are cancelled today. Schools will remain open; however, no transportation will be provided.

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Mixed Curling Standings – January 15

Team Rank Wins G.P. Team Rank Wins G.P. FAHRER, Tom 1 6 8 TERRIS, Tom 1 6 8 BUCKELL, Chris 3 5 6 DUGGAN, Sarah 4 4 8 LESCHISHIN, Barb 4 4 7 MORRISON, Matthew 4 4 6 GLOVER, Justine 7 3 8 HALL, Spencer 7 3 6 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 7 3 7 HALL, Dave 10 2 6 HUFF, Amanda ...

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Wahkohtowin Development Hosts the 2026 Indigenous Lands Symposium at Sudbury’s Science North

Wahkohtowin Development will host the annual Indigenous Lands Symposium from February 2–6, 2026, at Science North in Greater Sudbury, bringing together Indigenous leaders, land stewards, practitioners, and partners from across Turtle Island to advance Indigenous-led land stewardship, governance, and relationships. Now in its fourth year, the Indigenous Lands Symposium has grown into one of Canada’s leading gatherings focused on Indigenous ...

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LDHC Long Term Care Unit COVID-19 Outbreak UPDATE

Jan 14, 2026 at 17:00 The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared over by public health officials. As the respiratory season continues, out of an abundance of caution, masking for all visitors, patients and staff is now in effect. We thank you for your support at this time. Dec 31, 2025 at 13:21 The Lady Dunn Health Centre’s Long Term Care ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – January 13

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 7 8 MATHIAS, Danette 2 6 8 SPENCER, Diane 2 6 8 AMOS, Tracy 4 5 7 BONITZKE, Wendy 4 5 7 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 5 7 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 5 7 SZEKELY, Annik 9 4 8 TAVELLA, Debbie 9 4 8 CHIUPKA, Lorna 10 3 7 LESCHISHIN, Barb 10 3 7 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis ...

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Imagination Library Expands!

Great News! The Dolly Parton Imagination Library that is proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wawa is expanding to Hawk Junction. This means that any child between the ages of newborn to 5 years old can sign up to receive free books each month. The parent can sign up by emailing Cathy Cannon Coordinator for this program at [email protected] ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – January 8

Team Rank Wins G.P. Team Rank Wins G.P. FAHRER, Tom 1 5 7 TERRIS, Tom 1 5 6 BUCKELL, Chris 3 4 5 LESCHISHIN, Barb 3 4 6 MORRISON, Matthew 3 4 6 DUGGAN, Sarah 6 3 7 GLOVER, Justine 7 2 7 HALL, Dave 7 2 5 HALL, Spencer 7 2 4 HUFF, Amanda 7 2 7 RAINVILLE, Heather ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – January 6

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 6 7 SPENCER, Diane 1 6 7 AMOS, Tracy 3 5 6 MATHIAS, Danette 3 5 7 BONITZKE, Wendy 5 4 6 PARSONS, Rochelle 5 4 6 SZEKELY, Annik 5 4 7 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 4 6 CHIUPKA, Lorna 9 3 6 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 9 3 7 TAVELLA, Debbie 9 3 7 LESCHISHIN, Barb ...

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Deep flaws noted as Federal Impact Assessment for NWMO’s Deep Geological Repository Project begins

A federal review of one of the largest projects in Canadian history commenced on January 5th, and the public has just 30 days to complete an initial review. The comment period on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) description of their project was announced on the federal Impact Assessment Agency’s website on Monday afternoon, launching the 30-day public comment period ...

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Sault College Supporting Algoma Steel Employees

In response to the recent layoffs announced at Algoma Steel, Sault College is extending support to affected workers through a series of January information sessions focused on retraining, upgrading and employment opportunities.   These January sessions will help individuals explore available services and education pathways. Participants will learn about employment supports, resume and cover letter assistance, employer connections, and retraining ...

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