Mar 14, 2018 @ 12:38   École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) was thrilled to welcome Dominique “Mique Michelle” Boisvenue who generously donated graffiti murals to the schools. These murals, that now adorn the hallway walls, are a great representation of the region’s culture.   Mique Michelle is a Métis artist from Field, Ontario. Her beautiful and colorful graffiti art can be found on ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 14 16 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 11 16 HOFFMANN, Jim 3 9 16 SPENCER, Reg 4 7 16 SZEKELY, Marc 4 7 15 BOYD, Katherine 6 6 16 HALL, Jennifer 7 4 14 McCOY, Joe 7 4 15 Schedule for Thursday – March 22,  2018 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 McCoy ...

Monday, March 12 9 – 10 a.m. Breakfast at the Band Hall 10 – 12 a.m. – Scavenger Hunt at the Band Hall 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Soup and Share / Exercise at Complex 1 – 3 p.m. – Fun Activity Centre & Complex (games, colouring, bouncy house) Tuesday, March 13 10 – 12 a.m. – Obstacle Course ...

Mar 12, 2018 @ 07:50 “Leadership races can be tough on political parties, and for the candidates that compete in them. For me, there was no tougher part than running against Christine Elliot. I have been fortunate to call her my friend over the last two decades, and with good reason.    “There is no one I can think of ...

Mar 11, 2018 @ 16:15 “I would like to congratulate our new Ontario PC Party Leader, Doug Ford, for his election yesterday. Doug’s election was definitive and he will now lead our party into a general election.   Following a Leadership election, there is a lot of emotion and exhaustion. I would like to thank all of the candidates and ...

Mar 8, 2018 @ 11:25 “On International Women’s Day, New Democrats join Ontarians to recognize the hurdles women have overcome, celebrate the women who have championed change, and renew our commitment to tearing down the barriers women and girls still face. Over the last year, the #metoo and #timesup movements have shown that when women and allies stand together and ...

Mar 8, 2018 @ 08:33 On March 6th, 2018, Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Jeff Yurek introduced his Private Member’s Bill, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Special Purpose Account Transparency Act, 2018. The proposed legislation is designed to strengthen spending requirements surrounding the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Special Purpose Account (SPA). The SPA was created in 1997, initiating license ...

Mar 8, 2018 @ 08:12 The annual Wawa Ladies Curling Bonspiel is fast approaching so get your brooms out and join in the fun.  The bonspiel will be held March 23 – 25, 2018.  Your registration fee includes a delicious meal and dance on Saturday night. The theme this year is Around the World, so start thinking about your costumes ...

Mar 8, 2018 @ 00:37 NDP Finance critic John Vanthof issued the following statement on the provincial budget, to be released on March 28.   “The Wynne Liberals have spent the last 15 years cutting health care and allowing our schools to crumble. Now they are promising they’ll do better, if only the voters will give them four more years. ...

Mar 7, 2018 @ 23:39highway Algoma-Manitoulin NDP MPP Michael Mantha said that winter highway road closures are continuing to disrupt the lives of northern Ontario families, adding that on two occasions in the last month, major northern highways had to be closed because of broken or faulty equipment.   Mantha said that the experience with private contractors has proven the ...

Mar 7, 2018 @ 21:35 Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance, announced today that he will deliver the 2018 Ontario Budget on March 28. The Budget will outline the government’s plan to create more fairness and opportunity for everyone and help families manage the costs of caring for their loved ones. In order to invest more in hospitals, mental health, long-term ...

Mar 7, 2018 @ 08:32 Team Standings: Black Thunder 1st place with 50 points Men’s High Average: Marcel Lewis 186 Ladies’ High Average: Rachelle Godin 162 Bowler of the week: Joel Labbe with 141 pins over average. TEAM LEADERS:  High Series: Friends 3900 High Single: Black Thunder 1391 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Marcel Lewis 715 Men’s Single Flat: Wayne ...

Mar 7, 2018 @ 08:18 Now that we are into March my memories go back to 1945 and the last month under occupation. At night it was hard to sleep as the V1 launching pads were just a few kilometers from or village of Warnsveld. Every time one of these flying bombs came over we laid listening to the stuttering ...

Mar 6, 2018 @ 18:56   Q:  What is the current status of the caribou around Lake Superior? A:  Not good.  The caribou on the mainland may now be all gone.  Recently, there were still thought to be some along the north shore from Pic Island to west of Cape Victoria (Marathon to Rossport).  But local residents say no one ...

Mar 6, 2018 @ 08:21 On April 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2018, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 374, St. Joseph Island is proudly hosting the 51st Annual Maple Syrup Festival. This renowned event is frequented by thousands of people of St. Joseph Island, of the North Shore and down the line. Guests from Wawa to Sudbury and as far ...