The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly have unanimously passed a resolution on Day 2 of the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly on June 8, rejecting the Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement between the Métis Nation of Ontario and Canada in its current form. The 39 Anishinabek First Nations continue to assert that they are the only holders of inherent rights and ...
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Letter to the Editor – Where did the crushed rock come from that is along the waterfront?
Dear Brenda, I have sent the following letter to the Municipality of Wawa asking where the crushed rock that was placed along the shore of Wawa Lake. This crushed rock was used to line the bioswales and to create a shoreline cladding to protect the waterfront from erosion. Joe Leadbetter June 11th, 2023 Municipality of Wawa Chief Administration Officer ...
Read More »Government Response on Proximity Principle Expected by Mid-October
Groups that travelled to Queen’s Park last week for the reading of their petition asking the Provincial government to adopt a Proximity Principle requiring that high-level radioactive waste be managed close to where it is generated may wait until mid-October to hear to back from the Provincial government. The government has 24 sitting days to respond to petitions presented in ...
Read More »Angus Gold Publishes favourable assay results from Winter 2023 Drilling Program
Angus Gold Inc. has announced the assay results from the final (15) fifteen holes of its winter 2023 drill program at the Golden Sky Project in Wawa, Ontario. Nine of the fifteen holes were drilled as infill holes at 25-metre spacing within the historic resource area and were planned to test for the potential of high-grade ore shoots within the ...
Read More »Mayor Hart – June 2nd Update
June 2, 4:45pm UPDATE Our current status remains ‘NO THREAT’ The outlook for the next 72 hours is ‘no change’. The sprinkler system is still being expanded. Please slow down and use caution when driving over the hoses that are crossing streets. Cones and ramps and signs are in place. ************************************************* While our condition remains stable and no threat the ...
Read More »Ladies Golf – May 31st
(81 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Valerie Levesque, Chantal Turcotte, Edith Lecesque – 36 2nd : Rachael Korytko-Amos, Meghan Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko – 38 3rd : Guylaine Domich, Suzanne Lacasse, Alexis Alexopoulos – 38 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : Channelle Charron, Sue Lord, Ashley Coombs – 41 2nd : Anna-Lisa Kloakers, Kim Melbourne, Spare – 42 3rd : Marcie DLF, Cassie ...
Read More »Mayor Hart – June 1st Update
There is still NO THREAT to the community. Much of the Perimeter Supression system has now been installed in the community. This is a precautionary measure in accordance with our Action Management Plan. Please make sure that you do not move or relocate any of the lines. Do not park on any portion of the hose. This is one of ...
Read More »Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs – National Indigenous History Month.
Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: “June is National Indigenous History Month, celebrating the rich traditions, heritage and contributions throughout history of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples across the province and country. It is important to take part in the many cultural activities planned this month, including on ...
Read More »Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones – Mois national de l’histoire autochtone
Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a publié le communiqué suivant en reconnaissance du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone : « Juin est le Mois national de l’histoire autochtone, célébrant la richesse de ses traditions, de son patrimoine et de ses contributions tout au long de l’histoire des Premières Nations et des peuples inuits et métis à travers la province ...
Read More »Sault Police Warn Against Leaving Pets in Hot Vehicles
With temperatures on the rise, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is urging citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township to not leave their pets in hot vehicles – for any length of time. Even if the windows are cracked open, temperatures inside a vehicle can quickly becoming dangerous for pets because of their limited capacity to deal with ...
Read More »NDP MP Angus urges the Liberal government to start respecting First Nations children
On Tuesday, NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay) called on the government to start respecting Jordan’s Principle and reimburse health-care providers for their care to First Nations children. Under Jordan’s Principle, the government is legally obligated to ensure all First Nation children have access to health care, no matter where they live or the cost. Due to the Liberal ...
Read More »Argonaut Gold Announces that Wet Commissioning Activities is Underway
Argonaut Gold Inc. is pleased to announce that wet commissioning activities at its Magino Mine (“Magino”) are well underway, with the introduction of ore into the crushing circuit on May 13th and ore into the grinding circuit on May 19th. The Company is now guiding towards a first gold pour by mid-June as it works closely with Ausenco Engineering Canada ...
Read More »Northeast & Northwest Ontario under Restricted Fire Zone (00:01 June 1, 2023)
Effective as of 0:01 June 1, 2023 A Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) is an order made by the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, under the Forest Fires Prevention Act restricting the use of open fires in a specific area of the province. It is a temporary measure put in place to prevent human-caused fires when the fire hazard ...
Read More »Mayor Hart (White River) – May 31st Update
May 31th, 9:00 a.m. Update The fires continue to be NO THREAT to the Community. Tuesday was a good day despite the heat and wind. Today’s forecast is similar to yesterday. 30°C and above with wind gusts. Wawa 02 (Crocker Lake) has not advanced. Crews are still active in this area. Wawa 03 (Depew/631): Continues to move north and away ...
Read More »“Own” a Piece of History – Earn Your Wings Auction Opens Today!
Ever since he was a child, Paul dreamed of flight. Over time, he achieved his pilot licence and a career in aviation, but always romanticized about having a float plane at the dock. Last year for his birthday, his wife purchased him a Turbo Beaver…well, sort of. She purchased Paul honorary ownership of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre’s Turbo Beaver ...
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