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Wawa Mixed Curling – 2017/18 Playoffs Schedule

Apr 6, 2018 @ 08:16 The Mixed Curling Finals are scheduled for April 12, 2018, starting at 7:30 p.m. After some keen curling, the Teams of Spencer and Boyd will face off for the 2017-2018 Playoff Champions. Good luck to both teams. Reminder:  The Ladies and Men’s Championship Games are Wednesday, April 11th, and – the Men’s 71st Annual Curling ...

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Ontario Northland Introduces Bus Service to Manitoulin Island

Apr 6, 2018 @ 08:09 Ontario Northland is expanding its bus service to Manitoulin Island starting next week. The new route will make transportation easier for residents of Manitoulin Island by providing weekday return service to Sudbury with connections beyond. This is the first time bus service has been offered to the Island in decades. This new service will begin ...

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Ontario Chamber of Small Businesses Want Small Business Tax Hikes Cancelled

Apr 5, 2018 @ 21:35 The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Wynne Liberals to cancel two massive tax hikes buried in the most recent budget on small businesses. “Kathleen Wynne’s fairy tale budget is funded on the backs of struggling small businesses and job-creators. The Ontario PCs will ensure these tax hikes never happen,” said Ontario PC Finance Critic ...

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Wawa Ladies Curling League – Thank You!

Apr 5, 2018 @ 08:28 Thank You! The Wawa Ladies Curling League would like to thank the following individuals and businesses/organizations who contributed to the success of our 66th Annual Ladies Curling Bonspiel which was held on March 23 – 25, 2018: Northern Lights Ford, Trans Canada Chrysler, Mission Motors, Dawson & Keenan, Algoma Motel & Wines, Dr. Marnie Lafleur, ...

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Tbaytel Launches Good Community Fund Recruit Good Project

Apr 5, 2018 @ 08:14 Representatives from Tbaytel joined staff and students from Crestview Public School in the school’s gymnasium for the launch of the Tbaytel for Good Community Fund spring 2018 campaign earlier today. The campaign, which is now open for submissions for project proposals that help address an identified community need within Tbaytel’s serving territory, runs until June ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – April 4

Apr 4, 2018 @ 09:30 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 ...

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Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling League – April 3

Apr 4, 2018 @ 08:07 Team Standings: Black Thunder 1st place with 57 points Men’s High Average: Marcel Lewis 184 Ladies’ High Average: Rachelle Godin 159 Final Bowler of the week for the season: Mariah Fell with 135 pins over average. TEAM LEADERS:  High Series: Friends 3900 High Single: Black Thunder 1391 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Marcel Lewis 715 ...

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Debbie wins Smart Thermostat In Wawa Thermostat Challenge

Apr 3, 2018 @ 18:01   The Wawa Thermostat Challenge called out to community members in Wawa to turn their thermostats down by 2 degrees for the period of March 4 – 24, 2018. Over 40 households participated in the Wawa Thermostat Challenge and on March 24, 2018 Debbie Banks was selected from a random draw as the winner of ...

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HSCDSB) announces new Superintendent of Education

Apr 3, 2018 @ 13:51 It is with excitement that the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) announces Danny Viotto as the new Superintendent of Education, effective August 1, 2018. Viotto was hired by the Board in 1997, has taught in both the elementary and secondary panels, and has spent the last fifteen years working in school administration. Since 2003, ...

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RT Minerals Corp. Announces Resignation of Officer and Director

Apr 2, 2018 @ 16:15 RT Minerals Corp. announces the resignation of Mr. Paul Antoniazzi as President, Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company for personal reasons effective immediately (March 31, 2018). The Company would like to thank Mr. Antoniazzi for his many years of service to the Company. The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. ...

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Hwy 101 – OPEN

Apr 2, 2018 @ 10:57 OPP Communications NER has tweeted that Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau is now open.   Apr 2, 2018 @ 10:22 Hwy 101 from Wawa to Chapleau was closed earlier this morning due to poor weather conditions. There was no media release, only tweeted.  

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Michigan Man Fined $13,050 for 87 Walleye over limit

Mar 30, 2018 @ 17:46 A Michigan resident has been fined $13,050 for possessing an over-limit of walleye. William Krueger, of East Tawas, pleaded guilty and was fined $13,050 for possessing more walleye than allowed under the Ontario Fishery Regulations. He was also suspended from fishing in Ontario for 10 years. Court heard that on September 2, 2017, conservation officers ...

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MPP France Gélinas introduces two bills in memory of Peter Kormos

Mar 30, 2018 @ 12:08 On March 29, MPP France Gélinas introduced the Peter Kormos Memorial Act (Trillium Gift of Life Network Amendment) and An Act to amend the Labour Relations Act, 1995 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Kormos’ passing.   An ardent supporter of organ donation, Kormos made many speeches and introduced numerous pieces of legislation to expand organ collection in Ontario. The Peter Kormos ...

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