Overall, since the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) was launched, the number of cases has fallen over 99%, an amazing improvement over 30 years. In 1994, the WHO Region of the Americas was certified polio-free, followed by the WHO Western Pacific Region in 2000 and the WHO European Region in June 2007.  On 27 March 2014, the WHO South-East Asia Region ...

  Dear Mayor George Lefebvre,   My colleague, Eric Boutilier of All Aboard Northern Ontario, has asked me to provide you and your colleagues with an update on our upcoming NortheastLynx proposal for the revival of the former Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) rail passenger service linking Temiskaming, Cochrane, North Bay and Toronto.   We have made tremendous progress over ...

  On September 22, students from École élémentaire Saint-Joseph’s (Wawa) grade 5 and 6 class took part in the scarecrow parade organized by Ms. Carole Beaulieu-Pitre at Flying Geese Farm. Students, with the help of their art teacher Ms. Josée D. Gauthier, made scarecrows using recycled materials and a lot of creativity. “The scarecrows were all so unique and really ...

If your health card is expired, are you aware that you no longer have Ontario Health Insurance coverage and exactly what that means to you? If you do not renew your health card: You will NOT qualify for the Northern Ontario Travel Grant You will have to pay “up front” if you require out of town testing such as an MRI, ...

The Community Living Algoma Board of Directors invites residents in the Wawa community to attend a “Fall Social” October 4th, 2018 from 2 p.m.-3:15 p.m. at its office, located at 26 St. Marie St. Community Living Algoma is a non-profit organization that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities across the District. The agency is committed to the advancement of a community in ...

Oct 3, 2018 @ 08:05 At 4:27 AM EDT Wednesday 03 October 2018, Environment Canada issued a Rainfall warning for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Rain, at times heavy, is expected. Rain will continue into Thursday morning. Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are expected with the heaviest rain falling this evening. Thunderstorms are also ...

Oct 3, 2018 @ 08:09 4:26 AM EDT Wednesday 03 October 2018 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Strong winds are expected tonight. A vigorous cold front will sweep through the area overnight or early Thursday morning. Northwesterly wind gusts to 70 or 80 km/h will develop as this front passes. Winds ...

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 U.C.W. wish to Thank Diane & her team of helpers & also ALL the shoppers who made the recent Thrift Shop a great ...

October 1 to 7 is Meals on Wheels week in Ontario. The Canadian Red Cross Meals on Wheels program has been serving smiles one meal at a time for eighteen years in North Algoma. This program relies heavily on the dedication of volunteers of which we currently have 14.  We simply can’t provide our critical services to vulnerable adults without ...

As recovery efforts continue in the Ottawa region, the Province is using every program and tool available to assist those in tornado-affected areas. Premier Doug Ford has announced additional funding of $1.568 million to help in the recovery effort has been sent to the Ottawa region. The funding will be used to support non-governmental organizations involved in removing debris from ...

This October, Northern Lights Ford is back at it, scaring hunger in our community – and we invite you to join us!   From October 1 to October 31, we’re accepting monetary and non-perishable food item donations for our local Wawa Community Food Bank.  You can drop off your donation at Northern Lights Ford or visit us at John’s Valu-mart ...

During question period on Wednesday, NDP Childcare critic Doly Begum said Doug Ford is putting profits for corporate child care providers ahead of Northern and rural families that need affordable care today.   “Parents across Ontario need affordable, high quality, public, not-for-profit child care,” said Begum.  “Public dollars should go into care for our kids, not private profits for multinational ...

We have always been told that being a parent is one of the most rewarding ventures an individual can take. While that is true, I believe that many parents will tell you it is also one of the most difficult and challenging roles to take on. As a parent, I have often sat back at the end of a very ...

Sep 26, 2018 @ 08:26 New Democrats say the Ford Tories’ theatrics over the state of the province’s books are designed to tee up massive cuts to health care, education, and more. On Tuesday, the government released a hasty review of the books, singling out spending in health care, education, social services, and post-secondary education.   “Doug Ford is setting ...

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 Thurs. Sept. 27   The Thrift Shop opens at 5 p.m.  Contact Diane S. 705-856-4408                               If YOU are able to HELP during the Sale. ...