October 18, 2025 Patricia Berdusco was the fourteenth child and seventh daughter born to parents John and Nora Harvey. The family lived in Granby, Quebec, where she was raised and attended school. Mom loved growing up in such a large family and remembered many Easter and Christmas dinners with over 50 family members attending while she washed dishes for hours ...
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Ontario Energy Board Announces Changes to Electricity Prices
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced today that electricity prices under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small business and farms will change as of November 1, 2025. Winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in threshold for residential customers on Tiered pricing will also take effect. Also, effective November 1, 2025, the Ontario government’s Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – October 17
On Thanksgiving Sunday, we reflect on our blessings. No one needs to be reminded that we may have much to be grateful for or that others may be worse off than we are. The challenge in a life of faith is to translate the intellectual knowledge of what we should be doing (ie. Giving thanks) into a spiritual and life-giving ...
Read More »Babcock, Brenda (née Smilsky)
Passed peacefully with her family by her side, late in the evening of October 11, 2025, at Kingston General Hospital. Devoted wife and best friend of Gary. Proud and beloved mother of Neil (Tanya), Natalie (Christian), and Nadine (Kerwin). Cherished Gram to Oscar and Faye. Memorable Aunt and Great Aunt to many. Pre-deceased by her father Antony, mother Margaret, and ...
Read More »Between the Covers – October 13th
October is here and we are busy at the Library. We are celebrating Canadian Library Month as well as First Nations Public Library Week from October 5th until October 11th and Ontario Public Library Week from October 19th until October 25th. October is also Dyslexia Awareness Month. We are also supporting Alzheimer’s and Dementia by donating all used books and ...
Read More »JENNINGS, Linda Brenda
August 9, 1951 ~ February 13, 2025 Peacefully at her home in Barry’s Bay in her 74th year. Predeceased by her parents Joyce and Kenneth Johnson, her first husband Arnold Jennings, second husband Keith MacTavish as well as her sisters Susan Zaffis and Elizabeth Fortin. Left to mourn are her brothers Douglas (Anne) Johnson of Martintown, Jeffery (Johanne) of Waterville and ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after Breath Sample Refusal
On October 10, 2025, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol on Highway 17, Huron Shores, when a blue hatchback car was observed to be lane wandering. The car was subsequently stopped and driver was spoken to. A strong odour of alcoholic beverage was emanating from the driver’s breath and a beer ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Impaired Charges laid after driver avoids RIDE Check
A person was charged after police conducted a Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Queen Avenue. On October 9, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an oncoming small white car conduct a U-turn and proceed to travel away from the stop location. As a result, police conducted a traffic stop and spoke to ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – October 10
My Everyday Thanksgiving by Ardis Rittenhouse The Morning sun that awakens me Makes me thankful I can see. Loved ones’ voices each so dear Make me thankful I can hear. Health and strength that get me through Make me thankful for what I can do. Faith that does not let me stray Makes me thankful for each day. A ...
Read More »Fire Prevention Week, October 5th to 11th
This is Fire Prevention Week, October 5th to 11th. Statistics reveal that kitchen fires are the leading cause of home fires. The Government of Canada offers the following tips: Cooking safety – general tips Do Remove all items from the stovetop when you’re done cooking. Use a heat-resistant surface to cool down cookware. Keep young children and pets away from ...
Read More »SEETON, George Duncan
October 26, 1941 – October 5, 2025 George Seeton passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on October 26, 1941, in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, George was the son of the late Oscar and Grace Seeton. He grew up alongside his brothers Floyd, Douglas, Reginald, Harold, Fred, and ...
Read More »LAVOIE, Denise
May 14, 1952 – October 4, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday October 4, 2025. Beloved wife of Jean Roch Lavoie. Loving mother of Tammy Nelson (John) and Chad Lavoie. Proud grandmother of Justin Lavoie, Cora Nelson and Hana Nelson. Daughter of the late Germaine and Robert Dupuis. Dear sister of Joanne Jennings ...
Read More »BÉLANGER, Michel
Passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on Wednesday October 1, 2025 at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband of the late Nicole (née Berthiaume) Bélanger. Loving father of Nathalie (Kevin), Julie (Patrick) and Jessica. Cherished papi of Emma, Becca, Logan, Liam, Landen, Miguel and Clara. Son of the late Beatrice and Octave ...
Read More »Wawa Unites for 45th Terry Fox Marathon of Hope-Over $10,000 Raised by Local Schools and Community
On a beautiful, foggy and misty, September 25th morning, the spirit of Terry Fox was alive and strong in Wawa, Ontario, as the community came together for the 45th annual Terry Fox Marathon of Hope. In a powerful show of unity and compassion, all schools in the Wawa area participated in the event, which was held at the Michipicoten Memorial ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – October 1
Psalm 91 God will raise you up on eagle’s wings. Using the metaphor of an eagle, Psalm 91 beautifully describes the transformation and gentle saving power of God. Many First Nations revere the majestic bird’s spiritual power: The eagle is sacred because it flies closest to the Creator and symbolizes respect, honour, strength, courage and wisdom. Everyone has troubling times ...
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