Jun 26, 2025 at 08:00 Par son dévouement et sa participation active à la vie scolaire et communautaire, Elsa McGregor, élève de 12e année et finissante de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), s’est distinguée de manière remarquable tout au long de son parcours au secondaire. Sa fiabilité et sa persévérance lui ont valu l’estime tant de ses pairs que du personnel ...

Jun 26, 2025 at 07:58 Have you noticed a tall, dense grass growing along the highways and shorelines in Ontario? What you may be seeing is invasive Phragmites – and once you see it, you can’t unsee it. The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is raising awareness about this invasive plant through a new billboard campaign, and community members can ...

Jun 24, 2025 at 08:01 Rotary members, Linda, Guidon, Rob and Liz Clarke,  met with Foundation chair, Susan Switzer, treasurer, Holly Kettles and director Mary Lynn McKenna and LDHC CEO Kadean Ogilvie, to present a $10,000 cheque to purchase 2 CADD pain pumps for the Lady Dunn Health Centre. The Rotary Club has been a long-time supporter of the Foundation ...

A major new energy project is set to improve power reliability and sustainability in the Algoma District. Batchewana First Nation  and Alamos Gold Inc. has announced their partnership and the start of construction on a new $70 million, 115-kilovolt transmission line. This critical infrastructure will strengthen the electrical network in the Algoma district and deliver long-term grid electricity to Alamos’ ...

1456 golfers enjoyed the sunny weather and warm temperatures of 17C. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Sedrik Rioux Jeremi Lord Marc Fortin 31 2nd Dylan ...

Calling in Tuesday morning at 8 a.m.: No walk-in’s or phone-in’s will be taken before 8 a.m.. Please respect this! The Proshop Cell Phone is very active at 8 a.m. and doesn’t have a busy signal like an old landline phone used to have in years past. Our Staff are actively trying to facilitate all calls in a timely manner. ...

Jun 23, 2025 at 19:00 Internet service has been restored. Jun 23, 2025 at 08:26 We would like to inform you that Bell Canada is currently experiencing an issue with one of their core routers, which is affecting our service. Efforts are underway to resolve the matter; however, we do not have an estimated timeframe for resolution at this time. ...

It’s been said that in life, there are three constants: job insecurity, taxes, and governments’ inability to provide or reinstate passenger rail in Northern Ontario within a timely manner. Procrastinating politicians, routine cancellations, and the use of rolling stock well past its best before date are just some of the issues that continue to inconvenience travellers in this part of ...

120 Golfers, a fantastic turnout and summer hasn’t even started yet! For any questions or concerns about the scoring and where your team landed in the flight system please contact Marcie or Suzanne. Please fill out your cards properly to avoid discrepancies and mysteries to be solved at the end of the night. Thank you for your support!   1st ...

Good Roads announces the launch of its Northern Road School, providing accessible, high-quality online education specifically for northern municipalities and First Nations communities. The program addresses professional development challenges by overcoming geographical barriers, ensuring essential road infrastructure knowledge and skills reach those who need them most. The launch coincides with Good Roads’ Board of Directors meetings in Hornepayne, Ontario – ...

A gathering was held in Tsúut’ínà Nation near Calgary, Alberta, as Canada Post celebrated the stamp featuring Bruce Starlight. Known as Dit’óní Didlishí (Spotted Eagle), Starlight is an Elder and Knowledge Keeper who has spent more than five decades advocating to save his language and culture from extinction. This stamp is one of three Indigenous Leaders stamps that will be ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce further results from the ongoing drilling program at the Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. Near surface drilling completed since May 2025 was conducted as part of the Company’s assessment of the open pit potential. (See PR dated May 8, 2025). Highlights of the Open-Pit Evaluation Drilling 45.38 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au) ...

James Firlotte of Wawa is celebrating after stepping inside OLG’s newest experiential lottery game, INSTANT MONEY MACHINE (Game #2481), and winning an incredible $85,000!   James, who works in the mining industry, has been a regular lottery player with OLG for more than 25 years. He enjoys playing LOTTO MAX and a variety of INSTANT tickets. “I like to end ...

Workplace Safety North (WSN) has been recognized with Great Place to Work® certification for its dedication toward maintaining a workplace culture rich in trust, respect, and shared values.   WSN employees filled out a survey in late 2024 to give feedback on how they felt about working with the organization. A total of 88% of the team say WSN is ...

Ellia Thibeault is a grade 12 student and soon-to-be graduate of École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). A sports enthusiast and seasoned athlete, Ellia stood out throughout her high school journey. Through her involvement in numerous extracurricular sports teams, including volleyball, soccer, badminton, and basketball, she has demonstrated remarkable versatility on the field. She possesses the technical skills, game sense, and ...