Canadians are paying $3 billion every year in higher vehicle operating costs due to poor road infrastructure, says a new study by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). “Canada’s roads are vital for commuters, business and connecting communities,” says Ian Jack, vice-president of public affairs, CAA National. “This study shows for the first time the hidden cost to drivers of below-average ...

Ontario’s doctors are calling for every region in the province to go back one stage in the government’s colour-coded pandemic framework to stop the worrying increase in COVID-19. The Ontario Medical Association expressed concern about the spread of COVID and the increase in hospitalizations, especially to intensive care units. Yet at the same time, more people are traveling, including to ...

On April 1, 2021 the community alcohol/drug assessment and community mental health programs currently administered through Algoma Public Health will transition over to the renamed Canadian Mental Health Association Algoma (CMHA Algoma). All current mental health and addictions clients are being notified of this change and staff are working closely with their clients to ensure that there is no disruption ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Algoma Public Health are warning the public that a new form of fentanyl has been found circulating in our community. In December, officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service seized a white coloured substance during an investigation. It was sent for analysis which confirmed the substance was fentanyl. This is the first ...

CN and Watco are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement for the sale of non-core lines and assets on the Soo subdivision (approximately 250 miles of track) that runs from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Oba, Ontario and approximately 650 miles of branch lines of Wisconsin Central Ltd. in Wisconsin and Michigan. This marks the successful conclusion ...

  Thanks to the encouragement of their teacher Ms. Kelsey Boisvenue, grade 5 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) saw a normal reading activity become an impressive community project! The book La tortue musquée, une espèce en danger (The Eastern Musk Turtle, an Endangered Species) definitely captured the attention of young readers. The students learned about the causes that led to ...

  Grâce à l’incitation de leur enseignante Mme Kelsey Boisvenue, les élèves de la 5e année à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont vu une activité normale de lecture devenir un superbe projet communautaire! Le livre La tortue musquée, une espèce en danger a définitivement capté l’attention des jeunes lecteurs. Les élèves se sont informés des causes ayant mené à la disparation ...

  The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes to the methods used in teaching over the past year. For music teachers, the challenges have been numerous but not insurmountable. At. St. Mary’s College, music teacher Kait Tappenden tried an approach that gained popularity because of pandemic restrictions. In the fall, Ms. Tappenden decided to purchase a few sets of ...

In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving Middlesex-London Health Unit to the Red-Control level in the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. The decision was made at the request of the local medical officer of health due to concerning trends in public health indicators in the region. “As a result of worsening trends of ...

A sketch by Darlene Jordan Pfaff, commissioned by the Wawa Community Food Bank, was hung in the Food Bank hallway this week, and on Thursday former colleagues and family gathered to acknowledge her dedication and commitment. Above is shown her brother Marc and mother Huguette, along with the amazing likeness.  Our thanks to Darlene and the anonymous donor for their generosity ...

Grade 3 students from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) and their teacher, Ms. Charlotte Konan, recently took advantage of the beautiful sun and mild weather to bring their favourite book outdoors. Well dressed, they were able to read while benefiting from the great outdoors. It was a special moment!

Les élèves de la 3e année de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) et leur enseignante, Mme Charlotte Konan, ont tout récemment profité du beau soleil et d’une température clémente pour aller faire la lecture à l’extérieur. Ils ont pu ainsi dévorer leur livre préféré et remplir leurs poumons d’air frais. Il s’agissait d’un moment privilégié!

11:19 AM EDT Sunday 28 March 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: Gogama – Foleyet Heavy snow today. Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm are expected by the time the snow ends this evening. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Hwy 108 has been ...

On November 19, 2020, 60-year-old Gary Brohman died in an exchange of gunfire with Constable Marc Hovingh of the Ontario Provincial Police. The shootout cost the officer his life as well. Notwithstanding the fact that Cst Hovingh had succumbed to his wounds, the SIU commenced an investigation as the incident included a death at the hands of a police officer. ...

  The Wawa Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library would like to say that after two years of this program starting in 2019, we now have 97 children enrolled and   27 graduates. This would not have been possible without The Wawa Rotary Club believing in this program and becoming the Local Champion. So, a special   Thank You for believing in the program. ...