Feb 12, 2018 @ 15:52 A new report on the sale of Hydro One by the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO), Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath issued the following statement:   “Today’s report by the FAO is a damning indictment of the privatization schemes rammed through by successive Conservative and Liberal governments. The sale of Hydro One will cost ...

SSM Mayor Christian Provenzano issued the following statement on the documentary “Steel Town Down”: I have received a number of Facebook messages, emails and telephone calls since last night’s airing on W5 of the Vice Media production “Steel Town Down”.  Some have been concerned with how the documentary portrayed our community, some with what the City is/is not doing to ...

Feb 10, 2018 @ 11:15 W5 will be broadcasting their Steel Town Down: Overdose Crisis In The Soo tonight at 7 p.m. W5 and VICE Canada announced today broadcast details for the first documentary of their new partnership, STEEL TOWN DOWN: OVERDOSE CRISIS IN THE SOO, focusing on the impact of Canada’s opioid crisis as it spreads beyond major cities. The ...

Feb 9, 2018 @ 16:49 Earlier today, Ontario PC Transportation Critic Michael Harris sent the following letter to Transportation Minister Kathryn McGarry regarding Carillion: Dear Minister McGarry, I am writing today to inquire about the contingency plans the Wynne Liberal government has in place should Carillion Canada fold in the wake of the collapse of their parent company. E-mails and ...

Feb 9, 2018 @ 09:01   St. Joseph French Immersion Catholic School runs on a balanced day of half English instruction and half French instruction. This 50/50 model allows students to gain confidence in both English and French languages.       St. Joseph French Immersion offers an after-school French club that is free to the students and runs twice ...

Feb 9, 2018 @ 08:15 Ontario NDP Finance critic John Vanthof issued the following statement about the OPP investigation into ORNGE air ambulance.   “The fact that the OPP investigation into ORNGE has been stalled by non-cooperation and opaque record-keeping is a damning condemnation of the lack of oversight and transparency in yet another Liberal privatization scheme. The waste and ...

Feb 8, 2018 @ 11:35 On Thursday, Ontario NDP Transportation critic Wayne Gates wrote to Premier Kathleen Wynne calling for the release of the latest arrangement between Ontario and Carillion Canada, negotiated after the collapse of Carillion’s U.K.-based parent company. Feb. 8, 2018 Hon. Kathleen O. Wynne, MPP Room 281, Main Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A1   ...

Feb 8, 2018 @ 08:14 ‘All Things Canadian’ Creative Art Competition This year we are looking far an “All Things Canadian” themed masterpiece! There are so many ideas to choose from. You can sculpt, paint, glue & glitter or draw your masterpiece. Bring it to Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16. Works of ...

Feb 8, 2018 @ 08:01 5:13 AM EST Thursday 08 February 2018 Snow squall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Lake effect snow squalls are expected to weaken this evening. Under the heaviest snow squalls, local snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are possible and visibilities will be ...

Feb 7, 2018 @ 13:04 Sous les directives de Mme Julie Lancup, conseillère pédagogique, et la supervision de Mme Ashley Hunt-Robinson, enseignante, les élèves de la 3e année de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont fabriqué des chapelets ! Ce fut une belle activité enrichissante !

Feb 7, 2018 @ 10:54   As a way to reduce stress during exams at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), Ms. Carole Bouffard facilitated a canvas painting session for the students on Tuesday, January 30th.

Feb 7, 2018 @ 10:52 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 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS – Thurs. 1 -3 p.m. Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please call 705-856-2926 & ...

Feb 7, 2018 @ 10:42 Michipicoten High School would like to sincerely thank Superior Children’s Centre (Wawa and White River), Wawa Rent-All & Repair and the Lady Dunn Health Centre for their support of Co-operative Education this semester. A special thank-you to Eva, Ashley, Jody, Rabecca, Cathy, Tom, Roger, Matthew, Jen and Barb for all of the time you spent ...

Feb 7, 2018 @ 08:56 Team Standings: Black Thunder 1st place with 38 points Men’s High Average: Marcel Lewis 183 Ladies’ High Average: Rachelle Godin 161 Bowler of the week: Stephane Cyr with 192 pins over average.   TEAM LEADERS:  High Series: The Bowlievers 3830 High Single: Black Thunder 1391 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Marcel Lewis 715 Men’s Single ...

Feb 7, 2018 @ 08:05   Last Saturday afternoon the Legion Lounge was the setting of a fantastic birthday party as Marie Haight celebrated her 95th, with her friends and family. She even had a dance on the music of the Good Timers and enjoyed all the attention on her special day.   The next event will be the “Chase ...