On November 19th, marking the 61st anniversary of Northern Credit Union’s original Charter, Northern’s Board of Directors wishes to announce to its members and communities the upcoming retirement of President & CEO, Al Suraci. After successfully leading Northern Credit Union for the past 24 years, Mr. Suraci has confirmed his plan to retire at the end of June 2019. Mr. ...

The NDP says new policies adopted by Doug Ford’s Conservatives at this weekend’s convention are dangerous. “The Ford Conservatives have opened up the debate and voted in favour of some very dangerous resolutions,” said NDP MPP Marit Stiles. “I don’t believe this stuff is what Ontarians voted for.” Stiles cited resolutions that open up Ontario to privatized health care, and ...

Issued 5:12 AM EST Sunday 18 November 2018 Snow squall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls today. Snow squalls have intensified during the night for areas near Lake Superior. The strongest activity this morning is expected from Montreal River ...

10:40 AM EST Saturday 17 November 2018 Snow squall watch in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snow squalls possible tonight into Sunday. Snow squalls are expected to develop late tonight for areas near Lake Superior as strong southwesterly winds develop. The snow squall activity should slowly shift south of the area late Sunday as ...

  Several students at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) didn’t just wear their moccasins on November 15 for “Rock Your Mocs” day, they learned how to make them! Students also started reading the book “Indian Horse” by Richard Wagamese in an effort to better understand the realities of residential schools and their impact on indigenous people.  “Rock Your Mocs” is a ...

NDP Deputy Leader John Vanthof will be tabling a motion on Thursday to bring in broadband internet service to support business and growth in rural Ontario. “Modern farms and rural-based businesses need as much technology as businesses in urban areas. Basic technology like broadband internet that is taken for granted in cities is just not available or affordable in rural ...

The Wawa Women’s Hockey Association is gearing up for the 2ndAnnual Lori Johnson Memorial Hockey Tournament. The action takes place at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2018. Games continue throughout the weekend. Last year the annual tournament was renamed in honour of Lori Johnson’s dedication and advocacy of our great little town. 6 Recreational ...

Team Standings: Black Thunder and Friends tied for first with 15 points Bowler of the week:  Rachelle Godin with 77 pins over average. TEAM LEADERS:  High Series: Incredi-bowls 3799 High Single: Incredi-bowls 1338 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Marcel Lewis 696 Men’s Single Flat: Marcel Lewis 273 Ladies Series Flat: Lisa Miller 532 Ladies Single Flat: Lisa Miller 263 Men’s ...

  Both École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) teams stood tall at the Regional Cardboard Boat Race competition in Marathon on November 5th. One of the teams, made up Marguerite Bouffard, Sébastien Chevrier, Devin Forbes, and Quinn Laing, placed first based on their ability to build a quick and sturdy cardboard boat. Their vessel navigated 25 metres in 28.5 seconds and carried a ...

  On November 8th, Ecole St. Joseph and Michipicoten High School hosted the NSSSAA Girls Basketball and Boys Volleyball league finals. All volleyball games were held at Ecole St. Joseph, while the basketball games were played at Michipicoten High School. Participants for both sports consisted of the top two teams in each of the Eastern and Western divisions of NSSSAA. ...

November 11, 2018 Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement for Remembrance Day: “Today, as we mark 100 years since the armistice that ended the First World War, I encourage all Ontarians to reflect on the bravery of our Canadian heroes, past and present, and the sacrifices they have made in the name of our peace and safety. Our ...

Each year on November 11th, our solemn day of remembrance, Canadians exercise our duty and privilege in paying tribute to our servicemen and women. The only reason that we are able to enjoy this privilege is thanks to the inestimable price paid by so many of our fellow Canadians. November 11th, 2018 marks the centenary of the end of WWI. ...

Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Significant snowfall is possible today and tonight. Snow is expected to begin this morning and continue tonight. Total snowfall accumulations up to 20 centimetres are possible by Saturday morning due to lake enhancement. This snow is the result of a low pressure system that will track over ...

  The THRIVE Child Development Centre and its Foundation would like to sincerely thank Mark and Tracey Toffner and the entire Tim Horton’s Wawa Staff for their generous donation of the local Smile Cookie proceeds; this gift will be put to excellent use by supporting local children with complex needs and their families.” SOURCE – THRIVE Child Development Centre, SSM