The Wawa Municipal Cemetery Committee regretfully announces the cancellation of the annual Ice Candle Celebration this year due to a shortage of committee members and volunteers. This decision was not made lightly. The Ice Candle Celebration has been a meaningful annual event for our community, and we sincerely appreciate the support and participation it has received over the years. Unfortunately, ...

Dec 19, 2025 at 06:47 Northern Area  Due to the inclement weather, poor road conditions, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation servicing schools in Wawa, White River, Chapleau & Hornepayne will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area Due to the flash freezing concerns, icy road conditions, ...

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

Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) has concluded a highly successful, landmark two-day forum that brought together Indigenous scholars, First Nation leadership, Elders, legal experts, and community members to engage in rigorous academic and community-driven dialogue on the historical, political and legal foundations of Métis claims in Ontario. Titled The (Un)Making of Métis Claims in Ontario, the forum took place December 13–14, ...

In partnership with the Canerector Foundation, through their $500,000 investment, Confederation College has launched the Canerector Foundation Scholars Program, an initiative that will support 200 students entering skilled trades programs over the next five years. The funding will provide financial awards to 20 students annually enrolled in eligible two-year skilled trades programs, including a dedicated stream of five scholarships per ...

73 organizations representing a broad segment of Canadian society have sent a joint letter to the federal government urging more oversight of the nuclear industry and of nuclear waste projects. In the letter, the groups urged the Prime Minister and the Ministers of Environment and Climate Change and of Energy and Natural Resources to exercise oversight of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s ...

Batchewana First Nation and Alamos Gold Inc. are advancing the next phase of the Mine Connector Transmission Project, a key initiative that will deliver clean, reliable energy to the Algoma District and support the continued growth of Alamos’ Island Gold district. An expropriation application has been filed with the Ontario Energy Board related to the Mine Connector Transmission Project. This ...

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

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

The Municipality of Wawa is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with the Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation (SECFDC) to act as the third-party entity responsible for receiving and administering 50% of eligible Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) funds. This partnership reflects Wawa’s commitment to fostering economic development and supporting tourism initiatives within the community. Under ...

Algoma District School Board (ADSB) held their Inaugural Meeting on December 9, 2025. Elaine Johnston has been elected as the Board’s new Chair and Greg Bowman as the Board’s new Vice Chair. Jennifer Sarlo, who has served as Chair for the past 14 years, will continue in her role as Trustee, serving Ward One of Sault Ste. Marie. Chair Elaine ...

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

Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) is proud to host a landmark two-day conference titled The (Un)Making of Métis Claims in Ontario, December 13, 14, bringing together leading Indigenous scholars, historians, and community voices to critically examine the historical, political, and legal foundations of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and its expanding claims across Anishinaabe territories. The event will take place ...

Just months after opening, the Ontario SPCA Sudbury Regional Veterinary Clinic is improving access to veterinary care by providing essential services that support animals, families, and communities across Northern Ontario. Since opening its doors in July, the clinic has performed 565 spay/neuter surgeries, preventing an estimated 31,720 potentially unwanted offspring. The team has also performed 228 wellness examinations and administered ...

Due to the Highway 17 North closure from Batchawana to White River, the school bus routes below will be cancelled for today: N001 (White River) N002 (White River) N006 (Dubreuilville) N009 (White River) Families will be notified via SchoolMessenger.