Nov 24, 2017 @ 09:15 Freezing Rain Warning Ended Gogama – Foleyet (8:52 a.m.) White River – Dubreuilville (7:53 a.m.) Manitouwadge – Hornepayne (7:53 a.m.) Nov 24, 2017 @ 5:56 5:22 AM EST Friday 24 November 2017 Freezing rain warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Freezing rain is expected ...
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The Liberals Giveth and Taketh Away
Nov 24, 2017 @ 08:06 Ms. Wynne and her Liberals are happy to announce that they have finally passed their promised minimum wage increase which will begin next year. This legislation will require employers to pay their employees 14 dollars in 2018 and 15 dollars in 2019. This increase as well as the speed of its implementation will have an ...
Read More »Wawa Mixed Curling Standings – November 24
Team Rank Wins G.P. LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 3 3 TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 BOYD, Katherine 3 2 3 HALL, Jennifer 3 2 3 HOFFMANN, Jim 5 1 3 SPENCER, Reg 5 1 3 McCOY, Joe 7 0 3 SZEKELY, Marc 7 0 3 Schedule for Thursday – November 30, 2017 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Terris ...
Read More »CAPT Representatives to Attend CP Holiday Train performance at Franz
Nov 23, 2017 @ 15:34 Join representatives from the Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT) and Missanabie Cree First Nation (MCFN) on November 30th at 6:30 pm at Mile 77.98 Park Road, Dubreuilville CP rail stop for a festive holiday celebration organized by CP and the Municipality of Dubreuilville. The CP Holiday Train program spreads holiday cheer across Canada and ...
Read More »Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault – Response to NDP ‘Hydro One’s plan for pre-payment’
Nov 22, 2017 @ 17:34 I’m not surprised to see the NDP misleading people on electricity prices, and trying to confuse the conversation around rate applications. Utilities are given the opportunity to state their case to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for updated rates through a regular application cycle. Whether it’s Hydro One, Greater Sudbury Utilities, or any other provider, ...
Read More »From the Branch – November 22
So here a update on the coming events at Branch 429 in Wawa. There will be a Xmas dinner dance on December 8th and a cookie walk is planned also. And a big Thank You for our past president Larry Harvey who once again came across and planned and oversaw a very good Poppy Campaign. Also you can see the ...
Read More »Hydro One’s plan to have customers pre-pay for electricity will hurt families
Nov 22, 2017 @ 13:39 In question period on Tuesday, Ontario NDP Energy critic Peter Tabuns called on the Wynne Liberals to stand up for Ontario families and direct the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to stop the privatized Hydro One’s plan to require pre-payment for power. Hidden in Hydro One’s distribution rate application for 2018-2022 are plans to replace ...
Read More »Happenings at First United Church – November 22
Nov 22, 2017 @ 08:05 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 Thursdays from 1 -3 p.m Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please call 705-856-2926 ...
Read More »Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund 2017
Nov 21, 2017 @ 10:04 The Executive Committee met early November to plan for the upcoming Hamper event. Letters have been sent out asking our local businesses and individuals to support this important event once again. (Please remember, we are not the local Food Bank. The Food Bank is a separate organization that provides food on a weekly basis to ...
Read More »Wawa Men’s Curling Standings – November 21
Nov 21, 2017 @ 07:52 Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 2 3 MOORE, Bruce 2 2 3 DERESKI, Louis 4 1 3 ECOLE ST. JOSEPH 4 1 3 HOFFMANN, Jim 4 1 3 McCOY, Joe 4 1 3 GAMES SCHEDULE – November 27, 2017 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Moore ...
Read More »College Students to Receive Additional Support to Finish Studies
Nov 20, 2017 @ 14:26 Ontario is ensuring that college students returning to classes following the strike will receive the support they need to complete their studies. The province has required colleges to establish dedicated student support funds with net savings from the strike that will assist students who have experienced financial hardship as a result of the strike. Full-time ...
Read More »Privatized Hydro One wants to hike families’ bills again, NDP opposes increase
Nov 20, 2017 @ 14:20 In question period on Monday, Ontario NDP Energy critic Peter Tabuns called on the Liberal government to stop a plan that will force Ontario families to pay even higher bills for electricity. The recently privatized Hydro One is now seeking a rate increase of over $140 per household by 2022. “Last week, the CEO of ...
Read More »Team Mouat and Team Jones Capture Boost National Titles in Sault Ste. Marie
Nov 19, 2017 @ 21:37 Bringing a close to six days of elite competition at the Essar Centre, Team Mouat (Edinburgh, Scotland) and Team Jones (Winnipeg) have claimed victory at the Boost National in Sault Ste. Marie. In men’s competition, Team Mouat captured its first career Grand Slam title following a 9-4 victory over first-time Grand Slam finalists Team Kim ...
Read More »EC – Snow Squall Watch is now Snow Squall Warning
8:00 PM EST Sunday 19 November 2017 Snow squall warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls are expected. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate. Snow squalls are developing ...
Read More »EC – Snow Squall Watch from Montreal River to St. Joseph Island
3:45 PM EST Sunday 19 November 2017 Snow squall watch in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow, and snow will quickly accumulate. Snow squalls will likely form to ...
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