Today, the Government of Ontario and 3M Canada restated their commitment to work in partnership to resolve issues that have been raised about the current Ontario licence plates. A solution is being implemented which includes a replacement plan for impacted licence plate holders. Government and Consumer Services Minister Lisa Thompson explained in a media release, “The Government of Ontario and 3M Canada ...

Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed a new positive case of COVID-19 in Toronto, the seventh case in Ontario. After arriving in Toronto on February 25, 2020, a man in his 50s presented himself at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s emergency department on February 26, 2020 with a travel history to Iran. The established infection prevention and control ...

Yes we have good news because on Friday from 7.00 pm till 9.00 pm. we will have a open house at Legion Hall to show off our new Lift for those who have difficulty using the stairs. So everyone and come out to see what has happened when a community comes together and help raising funds for a good cause. ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926. Community Supper A note was received from Andy that the Community Stew Supper was a sell out event, and a great success.  It was ...

The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), a division of the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre and supported by FedNor, will be leading a delegation of six businesses from across northern Ontario at the Restaurant Canada Show 2020 in Toronto from March 1st-3rd. Boreal Berry Farm & Winery, Fromagerie Kapuskoise, Mountain Maple Products, Penokean Hill Farm, Purvis Fisheries, and Quinta Quinoa will ...

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed a new positive case of COVID-19 in Toronto. The sample is awaiting confirmation and it has been sent to the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg. On February 24, 2020, a woman in her 60s presented herself at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s emergency department with a travel history to Iran. As per ...

Dr. Emily Groot, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Sudbury Office, has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Richard Pigeau. Mr. Pigeau, 54, died on October 20, 2015, from injuries sustained while working at the Nickel Rim South Mine in the City of Greater Sudbury. An inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act. The inquest ...

The Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), the union that representsteaching staff, short- and long-term supply teachers in all Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools, as well as the board learning consultants, has canceled its one-day full strike scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 27, 2020. The Districts of Sudbury, Manitoulin and Algoma were among the targeted areas. ...

Ontario is modernizing home and community care services to enable the introduction of integrated and innovative models of care. Since its initial introduction, the Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994 and the delivery model it supports have not kept pace with a number of changing dynamics, including: An aging population; Changing client expectations on the different types of care; ...

The deadline for registering early for the ladies curling bonspiel and getting your team in for the draw for $100.00 is March 3, 2020.  The bonspiel will take place March 27 – 29, 2020.  The theme is Fantastic Foursomes.  The cost to register per team is $220.00. To register please contact Amanda Huff at (705) 856-1384 or cell: (705) 971-4256 ...

The Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), the union that represents teaching staff, short- and long-term supply teachers in all Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools, as well as the board learning consultants, will conduct a one-day full strike – withdrawal of all services – across the province of Ontario on Thursday, February 27, 2020 since no contract agreement ...

L’ Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO) effectuera un retrait complet de services dans toutes les régions de l’Ontario le jeudi 27 février 2020 puisqu’une nouvelle entente avec le gouvernement n’a pas encore été conclue. Les districts de Sudbury, Manitoulin et d’Algoma font partie des régions ciblées. Au sein du CSC Nouvelon, ce syndicat représente les enseignants et ...

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement Monday afternoon, February 24, 2020 in response to escalated strike action by ETFO (Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario): “The safety and security of our students are of the utmost importance to this government. I hope that ETFO will work with school boards to ensure that the escalated work-to-rule measures do not ...

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 12 14 FAHRER, Tom 2 11 15 LESCHISHIN, Mark 5 10 15 McCOY, Joe 4 7 15 MITRIKAS, Erik 5 6 14 RODY Ron 6 5 15 TERRIS, Travis – ESC 7 4 14 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 8 3 14 The next games will be Monday, March 9th 2020 at 7 p.m. There is ...

Fulfilling yet again the Rotary mandate of ‘Service Above Self’ the Rotary Club of Wawa is pleased to announce the launch of a new children’s computer and a tablet at the Wawa Public Library. When the obsolete computer finally quit a few months ago the Library’s budget could not allow for its replacement.  The Club was able to raise half ...