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Wawa Volunteer Fire Department looking for volunteer firefighters!

Wawa Volunteer Fire Department LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS Ever wonder what is involved being a volunteer firefighter? What do you do as a volunteer firefighter? Want to learn more about being a volunteer firefighter? There is going to be an information session on Monday, September 16, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Come out and meet our local ...

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Recycling reform must benefit Ontarians, not PC party insiders

Ian Arthur, Ontario NDP Environment Critic and MPP (Kingston and the Islands), issued the following statement: “New Democrats have long supported a shift to producer responsibility for waste. Given Doug Ford’s track record of putting the interest of PC party insiders ahead of the public interest, we have serious concerns about whether his government will do this right. We’ll be ...

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Improving the Blue Box Program

Ontario is taking action to improve recycling across the province and address the serious problem of plastic pollution and litter, as committed to in our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan. Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, were at Canada Fibers today to announce the next steps to transition the costs ...

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Sugar Zone South Continues to Expand

HARTE GOLD CORP. is pleased to provide the following exploration update. Highlights The high grade Sugar Zone South discovery continues to expand.  Current mineralized extent is 300 meters along strike and 200 meters down dip and remains open in both directions. Recent mineralized intersections in the Upper Zone areas of Sugar Zone South have returned up to 23.59 g/t over 2.02 ...

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13th Annual William G. Rose Golf Tournament

  On Friday, July 19, 2019 – 124 golfers hit the links for the Annual William G. Rose Golf tournament.  The weather was cool but made it comfortable for all in attendance. Prior to our prize presentations, a moment of silence was held to pay respect to the Hawk Air family who lost two of their crew just days before ...

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Algoma Power Inc. to Meet Dubreuilville’s Electricity Needs

Algoma Power Inc. announced today the closing of the transaction to purchase the electricity distribution assets from Dubreuil Lumber Inc. Algoma Power also assumes the permanent role as operator of the electricity distribution system in the Township of Dubreuilville. Algoma Power was appointed the interim operator of the electricity distribution system for the Township of Dubreuilville by the Ontario Energy ...

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Northern Ontario Can Not Be Left Out of the Equation

The good people of Northern Ontario, we are at a turning point in our history and this next election will decide whether we will finally come out of our decline or if our young will be forced to continue to look for work elsewhere. Over the last year, the Liberals have dealt a serious blow to Northerners by creating a ...

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Algoma Power purchases Electricity Distribution Assets from Dubreuil Lumber Inc.

Algoma Power Inc. announced today the closing of the transaction to purchase the electricity distribution assets from Dubreuil Lumber Inc. Algoma Power also assumes the permanent role as operator of the electricity distribution system in the Township of Dubreuilville. Algoma Power was appointed the interim operator of the electricity distribution system for the Township of Dubreuilville by the Ontario Energy ...

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Registration Opening Soon for Eight New Online Certificate Programs

Sault College is continuously looking for opportunities to further diversify its online program and course offerings. With eight new online certificate programs added to the roster, Sault College is now offering over 30 online certificate options for learners! Registration for online learning for the September intake begins August 12 and can be done by calling 705.759.6700 option #3! Take advantage ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – August 7

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. Aug. 04,11,18, 25 – St. Paul’s & First United at First United – 11 a.m. Tues.  Aug.  06  Sorting for the next Thrift ...

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Company fined in the 2018 death of worker in the Big Pic Forest

Convicted: D & G Logging Ltd., 168 Government Road, Kapuskasing, Ontario, a small logging company near Manitouwadge, Ontario Location of Worksite: Near Long Pond Road in the Big Pic Forest north of Wawa and Lake Superior. Description of Offence: A worker was killed when the boom of a tree de-limbing machine released. Date of Offence: Jan. 15, 2018. Date of ...

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