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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nov 18, 2017 @ 08:07   On November 9, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) visited Sudbury for a regional electricity forum, which was focused on exploring ways to better manage energy use and how to participate in the sector to support the growth, resiliency, and vibrancy of communities in the Northeast.   Electricity planning and delivery have dramatically changed ...

Nov 17, 2017 @ 13:57   Les élèves de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) remercient les Services aux familles d’Algoma et le Programme de bonne nutrition des élèves de l’Ontario. Grâce à leur appui, les élèves profitent de déjeuners santé et de collations saines. On découvre de nouveaux aliments et on déguste des déjeuners équilibrés, car le petit déjeuner est important pour ...

Nov 17, 2017 @ 13:57   Students from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) would like to thank the Algoma Family Services and the Student Nutrition Program of Ontario for their support. Funding from these two organizations provide students with access to a healthy breakfast and snacks. Students have the opportunity to discover new foods and enjoy a wholesome breakfast which is important ...

Nov 17, 2017 @ 13:45   Bold Ventures Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of a letter of intent giving Bold the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Stover Gold Property. The property is located approximately 85 km northeast of Wawa, Ontario on the Trans-Canada Highway and is road accessible. The property consists of 28 staked claims ...

Nov 17, 2017 @ 08:05 The By Hand Festival is an opportunity for crafters to showcase their talent.  Many local favourites will be back again this year as well as several new ones.  There will be 25 exhibitors to tempt you with their wares.  You will find sewing, preserves, pottery, knitting, crocheting, scrollwork, woodwork, signs, baking, books, painting, carvings, and ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 2 2 TERRIS, Tom 1 2 2 BOYD, Katherine 3 1 2 HALL, Jennifer 3 1 2 HOFFMANN, Jim 3 1 2 SPENCER, Reg 3 1 2 McCOY, Joe 7 0 2 SZEKELY, Marc 7 0 2 Schedule for Thursday – November 23, 2017 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Szekely ...

click link to visit video The U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian partners worked together to medically evacuate a 53-year-old man from a merchant vessel in northern Lake Superior, Thursday. The U.S. Coast Guard received a call at about 4:15 a.m. from the merchant vessel James R. Barker requesting a medevac of a 53-year-old male crew member who was exhibiting symptoms of a medically ...

Nov 16, 2017 @ 08:12 A long-serving trustee for the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) has announced her resignation. Laurie Aceti, who has served twenty-four years as a Catholic school board trustee announced her decision at Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. “It has been an honour and privilege to have served the Catholic education system for ...

Nov 15, 2017 @ 11:48 The latest research to come from Northern Policy Institute finds the prospects of Timmins securing a stand-alone English university to be limited based on a number of factors, including demographic considerations, the availability of other institutions, and the provincial government’s financial realities. While there may not be a strong case for a new post-secondary institution in ...

Nov 15, 2017 @ 11:35 Once again the Huron Central’s parent company, Genessee, and Wyoming is threatening to cease operations of its rail service between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury. It is requesting funds to further upgrade the line from both the Provincial and the Federal Governments. Without these upgrades, the railway contends it cannot operate efficiently and is only ...

Nov 15, 2017 @ 08:12 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 ...