On May 15, 2021 officers attended an illegal gathering held at Bellevue Park to ensure it remained peaceful and to investigate the gathering. The investigation identified one person as having organized the illegal gathering, as well as an illegal gathering held on May 8, 2021.The person from Spring Water Township, Ontario was charged under the Reopening Ontario Act for organizing ...
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FONOM holds board meeting virtually – Ready for Annual Conference May 18th
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) met for the third time this year on Friday, May 14, 2021, by ZOOM. The Board discussed many of the issues and challenges facing their 110 members. Since the COVID19 Pandemic caused the cancellation of FONOM’s Annual Conference in 2020, the FONOM Board is excited that on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, they will ...
Read More »Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund lead counsel David C. Nahwegahbow receives Award of Justice
The Robinson-Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) congratulates lead counsel David C. Nahwegahbow, IPC, LSM, of Nahwegahbow, Corbiere Genoodmagejig on receiving the Advocates’ Society Award of Justice. The Advocates’ Society says the Award of Justice “is intended to honour advocates who exemplify the finest traditions of advocacy in representing members of our society whose cause may be politically or socially ...
Read More »Little Book of Scams – Purchase of Merchandise Scams
The Competition Bureau of Canada has published the The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition and it is available online at https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. The information is invaluable and should be of interest to virtually everyone. Over the next few months Wawa and Area Victim Services will be publishing the information from the The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition, ...
Read More »Little Book of Scams – Fraudes Liées à l’achat de Marchandises
Le Bureau du Canada à publier « The Little Black Book of Scams » 2nd edition et est maintenant disponible en ligne à https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. L’information est très importante et devrait attirer l’intérêt de tous le monde. Dans les prochains mois ils y auras autres publications de escroqueries (une par semaine). L’information sera retrouver dans le livre « The Little Black ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Ascension Day
Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for;- 13 May 2021 – Ascension Day ( Thurs.) Acts 1: 1-11 The Thursday, forty days after Easter, on which the Ascension of our Lord is commemorated. To Ponder : When has your patience been stretched in learning a skill or waiting for an event? Gathering ...
Read More »Thank You – Membership of Branch 429
On behalf of the Membership of Branch 429 Royal Canadian Legion Wawa I wish to thank the Wawa Cemetery Committee for the Spring clean up of the flower beds at Woodland Cemetery. We really appreciate your efforts.
Read More »Three Charged Under Reopening Ontario Act – Bellevue Gathering
On April 30, 2021 officers attended an illegal gathering held at Bellevue Park to ensure it remained peaceful and to investigate the gathering. The investigation identified three people as having organized the illegal gathering, two from Sault Ste. Marie and one person from Spring Water Township, Ontario. On May 8, 2021 officers attended an illegal gathering held at Bellevue Park. ...
Read More »A note to the community from the Wawa physicians
As you may be aware, since the departure of Drs. Robinson and Shaffaf, the local physician group will be down to four doctors (Drs. Cotterill, Oberai, Stamler and Switzer). Recruitment for replacement physicians is underway, but unfortunately, no replacements have yet been found. We hope to have locum physicians available to see patients of Drs. Robinson and Shaffaf and to ...
Read More »Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada – Census Day
Tuesday May 11th is Census Day. Every five years, Canadians are invited to participate in the census and provide information that will be used to plan programs and services like daycare, schools, hospitals, public transportation and emergency services. This year, the data are more important than ever. Information gathered from Canadians will help to assess how COVID-19 has affected communities ...
Read More »Déclaration de l’administratrice en chef de la santé publique du Canada – le jour du recensement
Le mardi 11 mai, c’est le jour du recensement. Tous les cinq ans, les Canadiens sont invités à participer au recensement et à fournir des renseignements qui seront utilisés pour planifier les programmes et les services comme les garderies, les écoles, les hôpitaux, le transport public et les services d’urgence. Cette année, les données sont plus importantes que jamais. Les ...
Read More »$9,000 in Fines and Hunting Suspension for Illegal Moose Hunt and Attempted Coverup
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind hunters that all cases of misidentification of moose which lead to a moose being hunted without a licence should be reported to a conservation officer immediately. René Lemieux of Mattice pleaded guilty to unlawfully hunting a moose without a licence and was fined $5,000 as well as being suspended ...
Read More »Argonaut Gold gives Magino Construction Update
Magino Construction Update Site preparation and early site earthworks are well underway, and the Magino construction project continues to advance on schedule. Recent milestones include: Logging completed and commenced scaling of hardwood and hauling of softwood to local mills for processing and making firewood available to local dealers; Initiated red spruce seedling grow program with Lakehead University Greenhouse; Fish capture ...
Read More »FCC supports maple syrup producers impacted by adverse weather
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering support to customers in parts of Eastern Canada who could be facing financial hardship as a result of reduced maple syrup yields this year. Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia maple syrup producers may have cash flow problems due to reduced production. The short, warm spring cut the volume of sap and ...
Read More »The past is present as young descendants of 1850 Métis Petition witness historic signing in Sault Ste Marie
Four young Métis people had the opportunity to witness history during a virtual signing ceremony on May 4, 2021 as the local leadership of the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community signed a Regional Implementation Agreement (RIA) with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). Rayden Powley-Mortari, Memphis Powley and Morgan and Eizak Jensen acted as “honourary witnesses” to the signing. The ...
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