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Christmas Events at Wawa Baptist Church

Dec 5, 2017 @ 08:10 Come at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9 to join the Christmas festivities as Wawa Baptist presents its 2nd annual Christmas production, called “A Bethlehem Christmas at the Fawlty Towers,” at Wawa Goose Seniors’ Drop-in Centre. Enjoy the performance of plays and Christmas carols with hot drinks and desserts to follow. All are welcome! Wawa ...

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Snow Squall Watch

Dec 4, 2017 @ 18:09 3:55 PM EST Monday 04 December 2017 Snow squall watch in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A sharp cold front will cross areas near Lake Superior Tuesday morning ushering in much colder air. Rain will quickly transition ...

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EC Fog Advisory – Manitouwadge & Hornepayne (Ended)

Dec 3, 2017 @ 10:16 At 9:55 a.m. the fog advisory was lifted. Dec 2, 2017 @ 13:47 12:13 p.m. – Fog advisory in effect for: Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Local dense fog has been reported. Dense fog is expected to be lifted this afternoon. Travel is ...

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Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown and Mayor John Tory Meet to Discuss Transit

Dec 2, 2017 @ 10:31 Patrick Brown, Ontario PC Leader, today (December 1, 2017) met with Toronto Mayor John Tory to discuss how an Ontario PC government will make major investments in public transit to improve commuting times in the Greater Toronto Area. Rod Phillips, Ontario PC candidate for Ajax, also attended the meeting. “The people of Ontario rely on ...

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First Nations Take Ground-breaking Position in Hornepayne Businesses

Nov 30, 2017 @ 09:11   Unique as the North, a ground-breaking partnership points to a model for future resiliency across the North and beyond. The Missanabie Cree, the Chapleau Cree, and the Netamisakomik Anishinabek (Pic Mobert) First Nations are now significant owners in two Hornepayne businesses. Having partnered through the newly formed Northeast Superior First Nation Investment LP, the ...

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Conservatives, Liberals now in lock-step on hydro privatization

Nov 30, 2017 @ 08:40 On Wednesday, Patrick Brown’s Conservatives and Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals joined together to support Wynne’s hydro privatization, voting against a motion from NDP Leader Andrea Horwath to start undoing the damage of privatization.   “It’s troubling to people that Patrick Brown has decided to back Kathleen Wynne’s privatization scheme,” said Horwath. “With a privatized Hydro One, ...

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Superior Children’s Centre – Kids can Cook!

Nov 29, 2017 @ 14:08   On behalf of Superior Children’s Centre, and partnering agency, The United Way we would like to present the latest graduates from the Kids Can Cook program that has just finished. The Kids Can Cook program is an opportunity for children ages 7 – 12 to learn about safety in the kitchen, food handling, cleanliness, ...

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NDP to Begin Debate on Hydro One Privatization

Nov 29, 2017 @ 14:06 On Wednesday, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath will initiate debate on a motion that forces all three parties to vote on whether Ontario will keep Kathleen Wynne’s privatized hydro scheme in place – or start reversing course and bringing Hydro One back into public hands.   “The effects of privatization are now evident,” said Horwath. ...

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Le RLISS du Nord-Est annonce la sélection de son nouveau directeur général

Nov 29, 2017 @ 12:43 À la suite d’une recherche approfondie cet été et cet automne, le Réseau local d’intégration des services de santé (RLISS) du Nord-Est est ravi d’annoncer que Jérémy Stevenson sera le nouveau directeur général du RLISS du Nord-Est à compter du 22 janvier 2018.   Depuis les trois dernières années, Jérémy a occupé le poste de ...

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North East LHIN Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Nov 29, 2017 @ 12:41 Following an extensive search throughout the summer and fall, the North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN) is pleased to announce that Jérémy Stevenson will be the new NE LHIN CEO effective January 22, 2018.   For the past three years, Jérémy has been President and CEO of the Hôpital de Mattawa Hospital and ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – November 29

Nov 29, 2017 @ 08:10 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 are  Thursday from 1 -3 p.m.  Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please call 705-856-2926 ...

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December Events at Wawa Baptist Church

Nov 28, 2017 @ 08:29 On Friday, December 1st, Wawa Baptist Church will be holding another free two-hour monthly kids’ club at the Hillcrest Heights Centre. The kids’ club runs from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. All children between the age of 5 and 12 are welcome to attend. Come out to enjoy this month’s kids’ club as we sing carols, ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – November 28

Nov 28, 2017 @ 08:06 Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 4 4 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 3 4 HOFFMANN, Jim 3 2 4 McCOY, Joe 3 2 4 MOORE, Bruce 3 2 4 DERESKI, Louis 6 1 4 ECOLE ST. JOSEPH 6 1 4 GAMES SCHEDULE – December 4, 2017 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 McCoy ...

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