May 31, 2018 @ 22:19 Library and Archives Canada, along with the Toronto Public Library and TD Bank Group, is proud to announce the 2017 TD Summer Reading Club Library Award winners. Since 2007, these awards have recognized and rewarded the most innovative and effective TD Summer Reading Club programs in each official language in public libraries across Canada! Here are ...
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Polar Bear Express – Update May 31, 2018
Updated as of 16:30 EDT May 31, 2018 Work crews and equipment will begin to facilitate re-railing of the cars and repair of infrastructure. We expect train service to be suspended until Monday, June 4th. We will continue to provide updates until service is restored. Please check back for more information. If you have scheduled travel during this time, please contact us ...
Read More »U.S. imposes tariffs on Canadian aluminium – Anticipated negative effects on the North American value chain
May 31, 2018 @ 15:40 The U.S. administration announced today that Canada’s exemption from the 10% aluminium tariff was lifted. Consequently, as of June 1st, 2018, the Canadian aluminium products imported into the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff. “This decision by the U.S. administration will have negative impacts on the North American integrated aluminium value chain. The ...
Read More »Statement from Andrea Horwath regarding devastating aluminum and steel tariffs being imposed by the United States
May 31, 2018 @ 13:25 Today the United States government announced it will immediately impose devastating tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium – putting many thousands of good jobs in Ontario at risk. As a life-long Hamiltonian, I know the impact President Donald Trump’s protectionist actions will have on families who count on good steel jobs. ALCAN workers in ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church
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 Sat. June 02 Prayer Shawl Ministry – 3:00 p.m. Mon. June 04 U.C.W. Summer Meeting – 6:15 at Kaireen’s Cottage Sun. June 10 An ...
Read More »Top Mine Rescue Teams to Compete in Matachewan
May 30, 2018 @ 08:36 Two mine rescue teams from Northwestern Ontario will test their emergency response knowledge and skills against the rest of Ontario’s best at Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson Mine during the 69th annual Ontario Mine Rescue Provincial Competition in Matachewan, near Kirkland Lake, Wednesday and Thursday, June 6 and 7. Winner of last year’s Provincial Competition, the ...
Read More »June Happenings at Wawa Baptist Church
May 29, 2018 @ 08:08 On Friday, June 1st, Wawa Baptist will wrap up its free two-hour Western-themed kids’ club at the Hillcrest Heights Centre from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Open to children in Wawa between the ages of 5 and 12, all are invited to come out and sing songs, watch a skit, make crafts, eat snacks, and listen ...
Read More »Fog Advisory
7:05 AM EDT Sunday 27 May 2018 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Atikokan Very dense fog patches with near zero visibility are affecting areas near Lake Superior this morning. The fog is expected to dissipate later this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility ...
Read More »Tragic loss for Rayonier at its Chapleau sawmill
May 25, 2018 @ 19:04 Rayonier Advanced Materials family suffered a tragic loss today at its Chapleau facility. We learned with great sadness the passing of Mr. William Pye through an unfortunate accident at the site. The circumstances surrounding this accident are not yet fully known. We are currently cooperating with the Ontario Ministry of Labour in their investigation. Our thoughts and prayers go out ...
Read More »Severe Thunderstorm Watches & Warnings
May 25, 2018 @ 11:24 11:02 AM EDT Friday 25 May 2018 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of northern Ontario today. Some of these thunderstorms will have the potential to produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Locally significant rainfall is also possible in areas ...
Read More »Past governments are to blame for continuous road closures : NDP’s Mantha
May 25, 2018 @ 06:45 Michael Mantha, the Ontario NDP candidate for Algoma-Manitoulin, issued the following statement after Hwy 631 was closed between White River and Hornepayne due to a culvert collapse. “My team has been in contact with the Ministry of Transportation and will continue to monitor the situation throughout the day. They anticipate the highway to be ...
Read More »Red Pine Exploration Drills 9.2 g/t Gold Over 6.3 Metres in Minto Mine South
May 24, 2018 @ 12:25 Red Pine Exploration Inc announces results from nine drill holes at its Wawa Gold Project, located approximately 2 kilometres east of Wawa, Ontario. The drill holes were part of Red Pine’s 2017 and 2018 drill programs and targeted the Minto Mine South Zone. Highlights (Table 1): Discovery of high-grade gold intersections in the extension ...
Read More »Biothermic Wood Energy Systems commissions a first-of-its-kind wood pellet delivery truck
May 24, 2018 @ 12:14 As energy costs for heating continue to rise in the region, homeowners, business and property managers are looking for alternative energy sources to save money. Wood pellets offer consistent and reliable savings over propane, heating oil and electricity for heating all while stimulating local forest sector job growth. Wood pellets for energy are carbon neutral and displacing fossil fuels ...
Read More »Harte Gold Drilling Expands Wolf Zone Mineralization; Middle Zone Drilling Improves Grade and Width at the Footwall Zone Discovery
May 24, 2018 @ 08:38 Harte Gold is pleased to provide an update on drilling at the Sugar Zone, Middle Zone and Wolf Zones. Highlights: Wolf Zone drilling has significantly expanded known mineralization with hole WZ-18-157 returning 6.16 g/t over 3.03 meters, including 14.74 g/t over 1.15 meters and hole WZ-18-158W2 returning 9.28 g/t over 1.59 meters. This high grade zone ...
Read More »2018 Wawa Ladies Golf Season to Begin
May 24, 2018 @ 07:32 Ladies, dust off your clubs and get ready for the 2018 Ladies Night golf season! We are set to begin next Wednesday, May 30th at our beautiful Michipicoten Golf Club. You can book your tee time Friday morning at 8:00 a.m by calling the pro-shop at 856-7409. We are excited about the season ...
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