Eighty-eight percent of respondents believe protecting the Great Lakes is highly important and are willing to pay more to ensure their restoration, according to the second large survey conducted on public perception of the world’s largest freshwater system. The International Joint Commission (IJC) sponsored the survey, which was completed by its Great Lakes Water Quality Board in January 2018 and ...
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MNRF Minister Jeff Yurek – Statement on Temagami Fires
Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Jeff Yurek issued this statement today about the Ontario government’s response to the wildfire outside Temagami: “Our wildland fire and emergency response personnel are working closely with the Ontario Provincial Police, community leaders and other agencies to fight the fire near the Town of Temagami and make sure people move to safety. People in ...
Read More »Ford Government cuts Education Programming Development aimed at Reconciliation
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Derek Fox expressed grave concern with Ontario’s new government as the Ministry of Education abruptly cut summer sessions to develop education curriculum on Indian Residential Schools that were set to begin today. “Truth-sharing and education on the Indian Residential School experience is one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action. ...
Read More »Summer at the St. Joseph Island Legion
St. Joseph Island, a little area east of Sault Ste. Marie that is proud of it’s great tourism venues. It is truly a little piece of heaven. The beaches, fishing, camping and so much more, it is simply splendid. The communities and organizations schedule so many wonderful events. No matter your interests, there is always something to do on St. ...
Read More »Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor John Tory Meet to Discuss issues affecting Torontonians
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor John Tory held a meeting this afternoon to discuss a wide range of issues affecting the residents of Toronto. Following a productive discussion, Premier Ford and Mayor Tory committed to further collaboration around economic development, transit, housing, and addressing gun violence in Toronto. Both leaders agreed gun violence is an important issue and Premier Ford ...
Read More »People need answers – email on social media says Summer 2018 Curriculum Writing Sessions cancelled
The NDP is demanding to know what Doug Ford is doing with the school curriculum modernization plan after a government email posted to social media says the 2018 summer curriculum writing sessions are being cancelled. The change is another in a series of closed-door back-room decisions from Ford, hidden from the public until they leak out. “Doug Ford needs ...
Read More »Rotary Club of Wawa Donates to LDHCF
The Wawa Rotary Club generously donated $3,000 to the LDHC Foundation. Mark Owen, Rotarian, presented the cheque to the Foundation on Friday, July 6, 2018. Thank you to the Wawa Rotary Club for making this donation which will help to fund the Digital Radiography Upgrade Phase 2 for the x-ray department. To date, the Rotary Club of Wawa has ...
Read More »May Contain Nuts – Staying Hydrated
The sun is finally shining and you may want to run outside and soak up every well-deserved minute of it, especially after this past winter. You may want to sign your kid up for every summer sport to get them out of the house-and your hair, no judgement! With summer finally among us (is it safe to say that yet?), ...
Read More »Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect – UPDATE 21:45
Jul 8, 2018 @ 21:45 Wawa is currently experiencing light rain, and thunder and lighting. 9:41 PM EDT Sunday 08 July 2018 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy ...
Read More »No Open Air Burning within Municipality of Wawa
The Wawa Fire Department would like to advise all Wawa Residents that the Ministry of Natural Resources has put part of the north-eastern region under a RESTRICTED FIRE ZONE. All open air burn permits that have been issued within the Municipality of Wawa will be considered revoked until such time as the ban has been lifted. Failure to comply with ...
Read More »Winners – Create a Logo & Market Your Thoughts
Earlier this spring, the Superior East CFDC in partnership with the Head Start in Business Initiative delivered two youth entrepreneurship programs called “Create a Logo” and “Market Your Thoughts”. The programs are designed for students in grades 3 to 8 to help promote entrepreneurship. The Create a Logo program asks students in grades 3 to 6 to design a ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – July 5
90 Players 1st FLIGHT: Jessy Dechamplain,Joey Dechamplain, Francis Dechamplain-6 under par 30 2nd FLIGHT: Chris Crack, Jason Rouleau, Kim Belisle- 2 under par 34 3rdFLIGHT: Dave Hall, Ron Rody, Chris Buckell- 1 under par 35 4th FLIGHT: Victor Sillanpaa, Hector Morrison, Paul Bernath- even par 36 5th FLIGHT: Derek Massey, John Nelson, Joe Crego- 2 over par 38 6th FLIGHT: ...
Read More »Alan Spacek, Appointed to the Board of Directors of Contact North | Contact Nord
Contact North | Contact Nord Board of Directors and staff welcome new board member, Alan Spacek. “Alan’s extensive knowledge and experience in community development, post-secondary education and governance are very valuable as Contact North | Contact Nord plans its next major phase of development,” said Board Chair, Paul Taillefer. “Contact North | Contact Nord is preparing for double-digit growth in the more ...
Read More »SHOP, LEARN, & PLAY at the Bumps, Babies and Beyond Expo ~ Wawa Edition!
Jul 4, 2018 @ 08:14 We are so very excited to announce that Wawa will be hosting the Bumps, Babies & Beyond Expo’s northern debut on Saturday, September 8th 2018 at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center (curling rink and banquet hall) from 10-3pm. This expo has successfully been running in Sault Ste. Marie annually for three years and is the ...
Read More »Premier Doug Ford Announces the End of the Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford today confirmed that, as the first order of business of Ontario’s Government for the People, his cabinet revoked the regulation that punishes Ontario residents at the gas pump through a wasteful cap-and-trade carbon tax regime; this measure comes into effect July 3, 2018. In order to fulfill this election commitment, the Government of Ontario will immediately ...
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