Cheryl Gallant, M.P. for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke and Conservative Shadow Minister for Northern Ontario Economic Development, expressed her disappointment following the Liberal Government’s Speech from the Throne.   “Northern Ontario has been completely abandoned by the Liberal Government.  With not a single mention of helping those who work in the forestry or mining industries, nor a focus on rural economic development, this ...

Today, the Hon. Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, released the following statement on the anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre: “There were 14 of them. They were young, smart, and filled with ambition. Exactly 30 years ago today, these young women were heading to university. “When they got up that morning, maybe they were ...

Aujourd’hui, l’honorable Andrew Scheer, le chef des conservateurs du Canada et de l’Opposition officielle, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de l’anniversaire du massacre à l’école Polytechnique : « Elles étaient 14. Elles étaient jeunes, douées et pleines d’aspirations. Exactement 30 ans passés, aujourd’hui, elles se rendaient à l’Université. « En se levant ce matin-là, peut-être voyaient-elles venir l’approche des examens ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. McCOY, Joe 1 4 5 TERRIS, Tom 1 4 5 HALL, Dave 3 3 5 KLOCKARS, Anna Lisa 3 3 4 BUCKELL, Chris 5 2 5 HOFFMANN, Jim 5 2 4 LESCHISHIN, Mark 7 1 5 TURMELLE, Katherine 8 0 5   Games – Thursday December 12, 2019 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 ...

On Wednesday, OSSTF/FESSO held its first province-wide action in over 20 years. It was an absolutely remarkable day of solidarity throughout the province. Members of the provincial executive and OSSTF/FESSO staff visited picket lines across Ontario and were met with high spirits and expressions of resolve that were encouraging and energizing. We also saw, as you no doubt did, massive ...

  Félicitations aux élèves de l’École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), ainsi qu’à leur enseignante, Mme Cindy Franklin, qui ont complété une formation en traitement des aliments et ont pu ainsi obtenir obtenu leur certification dans ce domaine le 13 novembre! On remercie vivement Mme Mariah Tremblay, inspectrice de santé publique, qui a offert la formation des personnes qui dans leurs fonctions ...

  Congratulations to École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) students along with their teacher, Mrs. Cindy Franklin, for completing the Food Handler program on November 13! They are now certified food handlers. Many thanks to Ms. Mariah Tremblay, Public Health Inspector, who provided training for people handling food.

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. The Christmas Star of Lights will again light up the front of the Church during the Advent Season. If you would like a bulb in memory of someone ...

Yes, December is here and this means a busy time at the Branch. Especially for our culinary experts from the Ladies Auxiliary. Joan’s cookie walk will be on December 14 from 11.00 am till 1.00 pm. Our membership chair is still waiting for a few  members to get their 2020 membership cards.   And we all wish Comrade Dick Watson a speedy recovery. ...

  Algoma District School Board held their Inaugural Meeting on December 3rd.  Jennifer Sarlo was acclaimed and will continue in her role as Chair of the Board while Brent Rankin was nominated by Trustee Susan Thayer and elected to the position of Vice Chair. Chair Jennifer Sarlo – Jennifer Sarlo was first elected as a Trustee for the Algoma District School ...

Dec 4, 2019 @ 06:13 Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on the status of negotiations with OSSTF (Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation) on the eve of strike action: “My message to parents, on the eve of potential job action, is that our Government has remained reasonable at the negotiating table, with the objective of keeping ...

Dec 3, 2019 @ 12:57 Get ready to pack your bags—because the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is giving you another chance to win a fabulous Dream Vacation for two! After launching the 2nd Dream Vacation Lottery on November 16th, last year’s top volunteer lottery ticket seller, Ken Boshcoff picked up 50 of the 1,500 tickets for this year’s lottery. Everyone ...

Forests are vital to everyone from hikers to hunters, says a local farmer who is pleased that the Government of Canada is supporting tree planting on private land in Ontario. “I have always been an outdoorsman,” said Trent Massey, who worked with Forests Ontario to plant 5,500 trees on seven acres of his 30-acre farm. “I hunt and I fish. ...

The Wawa Fire Department would like to thank Tim Hortons, North of 17 Restaurant, Normandy Lodge, Brenda Stockton, and the Renaud Family for their donations of food and drinks on November 29th, 2019. Your kindness is truly appreciated, Wawa Fire Department

Dec 3, 2019 @ 11:08 After four consecutive days at the bargaining table, during which the government advanced not one proposal addressing major issues that affect the quality of education in Ontario, teachers and education workers represented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation began a one day, province-wide walkout at one minute after midnight this morning. OSSTF/FEESO remains committed ...