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The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to John Michalcewicz the owner of Your Independent Grocer (John’s YIG Wawa) for a generous $2,500 donation toward the purchase of vending machine for the Lady Dunn Health Centre. This new vending machine will provide a convenient option for patients, families, visitors and staff, while also ...

As families and friends prepare to gather for Thanksgiving celebrations, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding everyone to make safe choices as they travel to and from their destination this long weekend. The OPP is joining police services across Canada for Operation Impact, an annual national traffic safety initiative led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. The ...

How can immigration help support population growth and strengthen communities in Northern Ontario? That question will be at the heart of an upcoming gathering in Wawa, as Northern Policy Institute (NPI) brings its Magnetic North initiative to the Superior East region this November.   The Mini Magnetic North gathering will take place during National Francophone Immigration Week, offering a timely ...

Chris Mitchell is turning 90, and we’d love for you to join us in celebrating! Please stop by the Legion Hall (upstairs) Saturday, October 10th 1:00–4:00 p.m. A cash bar will be available, along with light lunch items. Come enjoy some cake and help us wish her a happy birthday! Best wishes only please.

You’re invited to a Heavenly Birthday Party celebrating the life of Richard “Skip” Hawthorne. Dad made it pretty clear that when the time came, he didn’t want us making a fuss. So naturally… we’re not having a Celebration of Life. Instead, we’re throwing him a Heavenly Birthday Party! Please join us as we gather to celebrate Skip – to share ...

Planning for Housing and Homelessness Across the Algoma District The Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) is developing a new 10‑Year Housing and Homelessness Plan for 2026-2036. Why is ADSAB Developing a New Plan? As a designated Service Manager, ADSAB is required under the Ontario Housing Services Act, 2011 to maintain a Housing and Homelessness Plan for the communities it serves. ...

Thank you Fay, for taking the time to stop at the Wawa Public Library and share your experiences with us! It was a very informative session and our discussion about Alzheimer, Dementia and other brain injuries was interesting and eye-opening. Thank you also to these wonderful people for joining us! Fay’s book “Dementia Widow” is available for checkout as are ...

More than 50 animals received veterinary care during a three-day spay/neuter and wellness event in Mississauga First Nation, helping local families access important care for their animal companions. A total of 18 dogs and 5 cats were spayed or neutered during the Sept. 23-25 MASH-style event. The surgeries will help prevent more than an estimated 1,100 potentially unplanned puppies and ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 675 512 dollars par l’intermédiaire de la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO) afin d’appuyer trois projets qui aideront à rendre le canton de Chapleau plus fort et plus vibrant. Dans le cadre de son plan visant à protéger l’Ontario et à faire en sorte que le Nord reste un endroit ...

The Ontario government is investing $675,512 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support three projects that will help build a stronger, more vibrant Chapleau. As part of its plan to protect Ontario and ensure the North remains a great place to live and work, the government is making strategic investments throughout the region to help businesses grow, ...

The Ontario government is investing $500,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the Township of Dubreuilville build a new playground. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and build stronger northern communities, this funding will bring a new and accessible play structure to Dubreuilville, creating a fun, modern and safe space where families can ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 500 000 dollars par l’intermédiaire de la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO) pour aider le canton de Dubreuilville à ériger un nouveau terrain de jeu. Dans le cadre du plan du gouvernement visant à protéger l’Ontario et à bâtir des collectivités du Nord plus fortes, ce financement permettra de mettre ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald Lewis Pott. Loving mother of: Craig Spooner, Glyn Spooner (Diane) and Andrew Spooner. Loving grandmother of Devon (Rachael Amos), Tyrel (Jenna Pozzebon), Brayden, Hayli (Travis Terris) and ...

WHEREAS early childhood literacy is a vital foundation for the lifelong learning, growth, and future success of our youth; and WHEREAS the Wawa chapter of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library has successfully delivered nearly 10,800 books to over 150 children in our community since its launch in 2019; and WHEREAS this grassroots program proudly sponsored by The Rotary Club of ...

On September 19, 2026, officers with the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested three individuals on Sault Ste. Marie Police Service charges. Shortly before 1:00 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a theft from a business in the 200 block of Queen Street East. An investigation revealed two suspects had stolen merchandise from the business ...