Ontario will reward its safest employers with an estimated $140 million for excellence in occupational health and safety as part of a first-of-its-kind in Canada program unveiled today, November 22nd, 2019. The program, Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers, will formally recognize employers who successfully implement health and safety programs in their workplaces. The financial rewards will come in the form of ...

Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, announced that the Ontario government is taking important steps to increase student access to high quality public education and turn Ontario into a global leader of modern and digital education. While online courses will be a mandatory graduation requirement, exemptions will be made for some students on an individual basis. Before the launch of ...

The Ontario government is putting people first by reducing regulatory burdens and removing barriers that will make life easier for off-road vehicle riders. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, was at Edge Performance in Bradford to announce plans to allow off-road vehicle riders easier access to roadways, connecting them to more trail networks in more communities across the province. “We know ...

2019 – 2020 Team Rank Wins G.P. McCOY, Joe 1 3 3 TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 HALL, Dave 3 2 3 KLOCKARS, Anna Lisa 3 2 2 HOFFMANN, Jim 5 1 2 BUCKELL, Chris 6 0 3 LESCHISHIN, Mark 6 0 3 TURMELLE, Katherine 6 0 3     Games – Thursday November 28, 2019 Ice 1 Ice 2 ...

5:17 AM EST Thursday 21 November 2019 Snowfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Snow heavy at times is expected today. Snow will continue near Lake Superior and spread eastward towards the Quebec border later this morning. Snowfall amounts in the 15 to 20 cm range are expected. The snow will taper off from ...

10:12 PM EST Wednesday 20 November 2019 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Significant snowfall tonight into Thursday. Snow will begin tonight over portions of Northwestern Ontario spreading eastward towards the Quebec border by Thursday morning. Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are possible by the time the snow ends on Thursday. Areas closer to ...

As part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway health care, Ontario is investing in programs that keep seniors healthy in their communities longer. Each year in Ontario, preventable dental issues like gum disease, infections and chronic pain lead to more than 60,000 emergency department visits by patients, of which a significant portion are seniors. Many low-income seniors face challenges ...

The Invasive Species Centre, a non-profit leader in collaboration, knowledge sharing, and invasive species prevention and management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Rang as Executive Director, effective November 25, 2019. Sarah Rang has helped create new environmental initiatives, including a $1.5 million annual community grant program; worked with First Nations and government to develop a $85 million ...

The Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund is a charitable organization which services the needs of holiday participants with a little something to make your Christmas a little brighter. Each hamper includes non-perishable food and sundry items, vegetables, a turkey or ham and a $25 gift card with toys for the children as well. Our hope is that this hamper will carry ...

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. Sun.    Dec.  01        The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated.                                     The 1st Sunday in Advent (Latin for coming) Mon.    Dec. 02        U.C.W. Lady Dunn Health ...

Special weather statement in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Pukaskwa Park – White River Dubreuilville – Wawa Lake Superior Park – Agawa Significant snow developing tonight into Thursday. Snow will begin tonight over portions of Northwestern Ontario spreading eastward towards the Quebec border by Thursday morning. Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are possible by the time the snow ...

Fog advisory in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Near zero visibility in dense fog tonight into Wednesday morning. Dense fog is forecast to develop over the region tonight. This fog is then ...

Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Agawa – Lake Superior Park Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Areas of dense fog are occurring across some areas this morning. Patchy freezing drizzle is also possible. With temperatures hovering near the freezing mark, icy patches on ...

Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 2 3 LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 2 3 McCOY, Joe 1 2 3 RODY Ron 1 2 3 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 5 1 2 TERRIS, Tom 5 1 2 MITRIKAS, Erik 5 1 3 TERRIS, Travis – ESC 8 0 3   Games – Monday November 25th at 7:00 PM Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice ...

  École secondaire catholique Trillium(Chapleau) had the great honour of hosting the North Shore Secondary Schools Athletic Association(NSSSAA)volleyball championship tournament. The junior and senior Trillium teams participated in the regional championship. Under the guidance of coach Julian Boucher, Trillium athletes once again demonstrated their talent and competitive spirit in exciting games. The senior team won the bronze medal finishing 3rd ...