Calling all cars! 2024’s Queen Street Cruise is back along Foster Drive, Roberta Bondar Pavilion, and the North Civic/Brewery lots on June 14th and 15th! If you haven’t registered yet, preregistration closes June 11TH! Attendees are strongly encouraged to pre-register for the event to enjoy a seamless registration process upon arrival. On Friday night, make your way to the North ...
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Men’s Night Golf- June 6th
144 Golfers – Mixed day 13*C 1st Flight Winners 1st – Dylan Buckell, Noah Asselin, Anders Morden – 32 2nd – Chris Buckell, Blair Mills, Dave Hall – 32 3rd – Dylan Buckell, Brandon Case, Bradley Case – 33 2nd Flight Winners 1st – Jeff Lamon, James Morden, Chris Morrison – 34 2nd – Brandon Case, Bradley Case, Michael Fell ...
Read More »Cambrian College Hosts High School Business Case Competition Featuring Wawa
It was mostly work and some play as more than 60 students from nine high schools across Greater Sudbury entered the ‘dragon’s den’ at Cambrian College this week for the 2nd Annual High School Business Case Study Competition. During the competition, students worked in teams to analyze a complex business case and then problem-solved to develop creative solutions. The ...
Read More »Angus Gold Announces $2.5 Million Brokered Private Placement
Angus Gold, is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with Beacon Securities Limited to act as sole lead agent and bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate of agents, in connection with a private placement offering of 3,125,000 flow-through units at a price of $0.80 per FT Unit for gross proceeds to the Company of $2,500,000 or such ...
Read More »Chi Mino Ozhitoowin and Confederation College Announce Training Partnership for Waasigan Transmission Line Projec
Confederation College and Chi Mino Ozhitoowin signed a new agreement on Monday, May 13, launching a collaborative venture which will offer specialized training programs through the college. The partnership will position members of the area Anishinaabe communities to fill construction jobs and direct involvement in the Waasigan Transmission Line project. The ceremony, held in the college’s boardroom, underscores a shared ...
Read More »‘Early Warning System’ for Great Lakes Water Quality Threats Advanced by Report from IJC Board
Imagine a basinwide system that detects and prevents Great Lakes’ water quality threats. The International Joint Commission Great Lakes Science Advisory Board recently completed the second phase of efforts to develop a Great Lakes Early Warning System framework, which would allow researchers and governments to detect and address water quality threats before they become established. The board is hosting a ...
Read More »Thank You – Michipicoten Wado Kai Karate
On behalf of Michipicoten Wado Kai Karate, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for all the contributions our town provided for our 50th Anniversary Karate in Wawa Tournament and Black Belt Grading held April 26th-28th 2024 here in Wawa. Firstly, to our sister clubs, Wawa Wado Kai and Dubreilville Wado Kai for their support, ideas, and many efforts ...
Read More »Autism Coalition Demands Improvements to Special Education Funding and Staffing Levels Following the Tragic Passing of Landyn Ferris
At a news conference held at Queen’s Park (Tuesday, June 4, 2024), the Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC), joined with MPP Monique Taylor, MPP Chandra Pasma, and Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act Alliance Chair David Lepofsky, in calling for sweeping changes to Ontario’s Special Education System. The OAC is asking all Ontarians, whether they are parents of special education students ...
Read More »Wawa Community Food Bank – Spring Update
The Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to acknowledge the support of many individuals, organizations and businesses who have made donations to help support our efforts to supplement food for those facing food insecurity. Our appreciation and sincere thanks are extended to the following businesses, corporations, families, and individuals who continue to support the food bank and its clients. We have ...
Read More »Senior’s Golf – June 3
We had 11 seniors out for golf on June 3, 2024. 1st Place – Ray & Linda – 36 2nd Place – Judy & Andre- 38 3rd Place – Jennifer & Ralph – 38 Least Putts – 11 putts – Jennifer & Ralph Closest to Pin # 3 – Ray Closest to Pin # 7 – Not awarded , will ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – May 30th
129 Golfers – Sunny day 18*C 1st Flight Winners 1st – Jeff Amos, James Roberge, Brayden Spooner – 32 2nd – Brandon Case, Bradley Case, Dylan Buckell – 33 3rd – Rene Gagne, Dave Jennings, Eric Levesque – 34 2nd Flight Winners 1st – Mike Belanger, Antonio Alexopoulos, Joe Ralph – 35 2nd – Bill Carruthers, Steve Jozin, Nick Alexopoulos ...
Read More »HELLO to those Vikings planning on visiting Wawa July 6-7, 2024!
Although we have postponed the main events until our next reunion in 2029, we want to let you know about some activities that the good residents of Wawa have planned for you… Social Gathering for Vikings from the 50-60-70’s at Rock Island Lodge/Naturally Superior Adventures – Saturday, July 6 from 1 to 4pm – Bring your own beverage – snacks ...
Read More »Ontario Celebrates National Indigenous History Month
Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: “June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time dedicated to honouring the legacies, traditions, and invaluable contributions of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities in Ontario and across Canada. This month, take the opportunity to get involved by attending local events, supporting Indigenous ...
Read More »À la découverte de l’hôtel de ville et de la caserne de pompiers de Hornepayne
Les élèves de la 3e à la 5e année de l’École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) ont tout récemment pu approfondir leurs connaissances du gouvernement municipal et des services municipaux lors d’une visite à l’hôtel de ville ainsi qu’à la caserne de pompiers. Ils ont eu l’occasion de rencontrer divers membres de l’équipe de la municipalité en plus de découvrir ...
Read More »Students discover the ins and outs of Hornepayne’s city hall and fire station
Grade 3 to 5 students at École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) were recently able to learn more about municipal government and services during a visit to city hall and the fire station. They had the opportunity to meet various members of the municipal team and learn about their day-to-day responsibilities and tasks. The students thoroughly enjoyed this educational visit.
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