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Men’s Curling Standings – February 11

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 10 12 FAHRER, Tom 2 7 12 LESCHISHIN, Mark 3 6 12 MITRIKAS, Eric 3 6 12 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 5 5 12 HALE, Ron 5 5 12 TERRIS, Spencer 5 5 12 McCOY, Joe 8 4 12 Men’s Curling next week will be on Wednesday. The MMCC is closed on Monday for Family ...

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Mixed Curling League Standings – Feburary 7

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 10 10 BUCKELL, Chris 2 8 10 FAHRER, Tom 3 7 10 McCoy, Joe 4 6 9 GLOVER, Justine 5 4 11 HALL, Dave 5 4 10 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 4 9 STOYCHOFF, Peter 5 4 8 SWITZER, Terry 5 4 9 DUGGAN, Sarah 10 3 10 RAINVILLE, Heather 10 3 9 TREMBLAY, ...

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Family Day at the Bushplane Museum

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) is refocusing its Family Day event to highlight the vital role of teachers and educators. On Monday, February 17, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM, all teachers will receive free admission along with up to three family members, while general admission will be 50% off. “This year, our goal is to focus on the ...

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Six Years Later: Ontario Autism Program Promises Broken

Today marks six (6) years since the 2019 announcement of the Ford Government’s plans for the Ontario Autism Program; a file that sat stagnant and seemingly forgotten since Premier Ford had taken office the previous summer. The former Minister of Children Community and Social Services (MCCSS), Lisa MacLeod announced a complete program overhaul describing a situation that abandoned families and ...

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Red Pine Drilling Expands Gold System at Wawa Gold Project

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce that two drills are now operating at site, towards completion of the fully funded 25,000-metre drill program at its Wawa Gold Project. The two drills are now testing the deep extension of the Jubilee shear beyond the 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate with three drill holes now completed. The Company has also received ...

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Letter to Council: Upper Mission Park

The following Letter will be presented at Council tonight: Mayor and Municipal Council of Wawa Box500, 40 Broadway Avenue Wawa ON POS 1K0 February 4, 2025 Re: Reinstating the Upper Mission Park Dear Mayor & Council, During the recent Special Council Meeting on January 8, 2025, Council reviewed the proposed 2025 Capital Budget Changes: identifying municipal budgetary allocations and funding ...

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David Timeriski wins Algoma – Manitoulin nomination

A whole Northern team is being assembled, but we (Algoma-Manitoulin ONDP Riding Association) couldn’t wait any longer to introduce you all to David Timeriski, our Algoma-Manitoulin Ontario NDP candidate as of January 30, 2025. We had a contested nomination meeting as you know. Laura Owl and David Timeriski gave our voters choice – a difficult one! In a contested race ...

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David Timeriski nommé candidat pour d’Algoma – Manitoulin

A whole Northern team is being assembled, but we (Algoma-Manitoulin ONDP Riding Association) couldn’t wait any longer to introduce you all to David Timeriski, our Algoma-Manitoulin Ontario NDP candidate as of January 30, 2025. We had a contested nomination meeting as you know. Laura Owl and David Timeriski gave our voters choice – a difficult one! Lors d’une course disputée ...

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FONOM to host the Northern Ontario Leaders’ Debate

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is excited to host the Northern Ontario Leaders’ Debate, which will bring together the leaders of Ontario’s four main political parties to discuss issues of regional importance. The debate will occur at Canadore College’s G-Wing Theatre in North Bay on Friday, February 14th, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Link to purchase tickets

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Concerns about Agnew Lake Uranium Mine Unheard at Nuclear Commission Meeting

Canada’s federal nuclear regulator held a public meeting in Saskatoon about uranium mines, including closed and decommissioned uranium mines in northeastern Ontario. In their overview presentation Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) staff omitted any discussion of the closed mines in Elliot Lake or the Agnew Lake mine, which were issues of high concern to intervenors including the Township of Nairn ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – January 30

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 9 11 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 9 11 SWITZER, Anya 3 8 10 TAVELLA, Debbie 3 8 10 MATHIAS, Danette 5 7 11 AMOS, Tracy 6 6 11 CHIUPKA, Lorna 7 5 9 PARSONS, Rochelle 7 5 10 BONITZKE, Wendy 9 4 10 SPENCER, Diane 9 4 10 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 9 4 11 SZEKELY, Annik ...

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Nominations now being accepted for Clean North Awards

Nominations now being accepted for Clean North Awards recognizing green leaders in the Sault/Algoma Know a local person or business who went the extra mile to help protect the environment in Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma District in 2024? Then consider nominating them for a Clean North Award. Individuals/businesses can also nominate themselves. Deadline for nominations is noon on March 21, 2025.  ...

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Register now for the 70th Annual Wawa Ladies Curling Bonspiel

We are gearing up for the big event! The 70th Annual Wawa Ladies Curling Bonspiel has 30 teams registered with room for just 1 more team! Bonspiel date: March 21-23, 2025 Registration: $360 per team Theme: The 70’s Costume Parade: Friday night Dinner & Dance: Saturday night Guaranteed 3 games and whole lot of laughs and FUN! We welcome our ...

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Ontario Autism Coalition Releases Special Education Survey Report

The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) has released the results of its survey of families’ experience with special education in schools across Ontario. The report paints a bleak picture of a system that is unable to properly support a large portion of the students it is meant to serve, due to large shortages of staff and other resources. One of the ...

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