A Northern Ontario alliance concerned about a risky project to transport and bury nuclear fuel waste has chosen World Water Day to submit their brief to a parliamentary committee studying freshwater. We the Nuclear Free North submitted the ten-page brief to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development today, outlining the set of risks the Nuclear Waste Management Organization ...

The Under-11 C NOHA Tournament of Champions will be held at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre this weekend, with the first game at 9:00 a.m. with the Wawa Travellers against the Temiskaming Shores Puckhounds. A Opening Ceremonies including a moment of silence will be held in honour of Chris Simon at the Under-11 C NOHA Tournament of Champions in Wawa ...

It is important to be aware of techniques used by fraudsters, which will help Canadians combat cyber-enabled frauds. We’re exposing some of the top tricks and tactics fraudsters use to victimize Canadians that will help prevent victimization. Here are some different uses of technology that fraudsters may use:  QR Codes: Fraudsters may claim to be a service provider, government agency, ...

An alliance of Northern Ontario citizens’ groups concerned about the nuclear industry’s plan to construct a deep geological repository for high-level nuclear waste has launched an online petition calling on the federal government to require the Nuclear Waste Management Organization to demonstrate that it has the consent of residents and communities, including First Nations and Treaty Organizations, along the transportation route ...

Last night, March 18th, 2024,  the first round of Men’s Playoffs was held. Winners of these games advance to the Semi-Finals in the “A” Group. The other teams enter the “B” group. On April 3rd – Winners of the “A” Group play for Club Playoff Winners and Runner-Up. Winners of the “B” Group will battle for Third Place. Monday, March ...

Confederation College announced the introduction of a new Vehicle Extrication Trainer, an instructional tool designed to enhance the hands-on learning experience for students of the Paramedic program. The simulation device, built by the faculty of the College’s Welding program, addresses the need for an indoor, practical learning environment, particularly during the colder months when outdoor training is less feasible. Program ...

Thank You to the Adult Learning Centre for the generous donation to the Wawa Dolly Parton Imagination Library for the donation and allowing us to sell popcorn, chips and nuts at the Prom Dance. Thank you to the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre for the generous donation of all the supplies for making popcorn including machine. Also to Mitch Hatfield for ...

Michipicoten High School Alumni, Faculty, and Friends this is your call to arms. Join your fellow Vikings to celebrate 70 successful years, share in nostalgia, laughs, and maybe shed a few tears. This fantastic event supports scholarships for future Viking graduates pursuing their dreams, fuelled and fanned throughout their time at MHS. Friday, July 5th Welcome Event (Age of Majority) ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Garden River First Nation are partnering to enhance efforts to locate missing 39-year-old Jake Corbiere. Jake has not been seen or spoken with family or friends since March 12, 2023. Garden River First Nation is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for anyone who provides information that leads to finding Jake. “Jake’s ...

It only takes 15 minutes to complete the poll, which includes questions such as: How important is it that the health and water quality of the Great Lakes basin be protected? How would you rate the overall health of the Great Lakes? Who in your opinion should be responsible for protecting the health and water quality of the Great Lakes basin? and ...

Many employers across Ontario, including in Northern Ontario, will see a change in their owners or leadership in the coming years. Many of these employers have developed succession plans; however, a concerningly large share remain inadequately prepared for this transition. Northern Policy Institute’s latest publication explores the state of business succession and planning across Ontario. NPI partnered with the Ontario ...

Northern Credit Union and Copperfin Credit Union, two leading financial institutions, are pleased to announce the successful completion of the due diligence phase in their ongoing merger discussions. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency and collaborative decision-making, they are presently engaged in formulating a thorough business case for regulatory approval, paving the way for a member vote to finalize this transformative ...

The Youth Curling Season wrapped up on March 6, 2024.  The final game was close with students showing great improvement in all aspects of the game – rock delivery, sweeping, and game strategy. The original registered group ended up with about a dozen active curlers.  Thank you to the Wawa Curling League for supporting the Program and to volunteers – ...

Sault College, in collaboration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), held its annual Bridge Building Competition offering an experiential learning opportunity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). This year’s competition drew over 300 balsa wood bridges from students from grades 4-12, as well as younger and older entries through the ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. McCoy, Joe 1 11 13 TERRIS, Tom 1 11 13 FAHRER, Tom 3 10 12 HALL, Dave 4 9 11 BUCKELL, Chris 5 8 13 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 6 13 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 4 13 CORLEY, Sarah 8 3 13 RAINVILLE, Heather 8 3 12 SWITZER, Anya 8 3 13 GLOVER, Justine 11 1 12 Game ...