This week’s new books are The Listeners” by Jordan Tannahill, “Cul-De-Sac” by Joy Fielding, “The Noise” by James Patterson and J.D. Barker, “Yours Cheerfully” by AJ Pearce and “Somebody’s Daughter”, a memoir by Ashley C. Ford. Staff Pick of the Week – A Noise Downstairs” by Linwood Barclay (from book jacket) College professor Paul Davis is a normal guy with ...
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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – October 27
In-Person Worship Services will continue on October 31st, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. More Good News! The UCW Thrift Shop will be held October 28, 29, 30 and November 1st (aka Bag Day). The last day to donate is October 23rd. Please, no electronics or large items of furniture. There will be a ...
Read More »Wawa Community Food Bank – Fall Update
The Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, organizations and businesses in our remarkably generous little town that have made donations during the summer and early fall months. Our appreciation and thanks are extended to the following businesses, families and individuals who have supported the food bank with monetary donations, grocery items, or pet supplies: Janie Bedard, ...
Read More »A Sky Full of Planets
For thousands of years, the night sky was just a splash of random dots. Over time, constellations were formed by connecting the brighter points of light of a certain area of sky. Here, imaginary shapes were formed representing an object, person, animal or even a god – the constellations. Then came the mythologic stories and how they interacted in the ...
Read More »Wawa Community Food Bank cancels 2021 Feed the Need
Volunteers at the Wawa Community Food Bank has cancelled the 2021 Feed the Need. The following letter was sent out yesterday, October 24, 2021. Dear Friends of the Food Bank: Due to the ongoing pandemic and current provincial (OVID guidelines, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Feed the Need again for this year. We are hopeful that we ...
Read More »MILLER, Charles “Chuck”
We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Chuck on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in his 67th year. Predeceased by his parents Charlie Miller and Valma Wootton. He will be remembered with warm hearts by the many people that knew him. He is survived by his brothers Herb Miller (Judy) and Dave Wootton (Nancy), his sisters Diane Siegwart (Don) ...
Read More »2022 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) funding allocations announced
The Ontario government has announced the 2022 funding allocations under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). This is the Province’s main general assistance grant to municipalities. The OMPF supports 389 municipalities across the province. The funding provided through the program is unconditional and can be used to support the local priorities and specific needs of each community. Amount per ...
Read More »Sault Ste Marie Métis ring bells as reminder of broken land promises
The Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community is asking Sault Ste. Marie residents to listen for the sound of church bells today. The bell at the 136 John Street church will ring 171 times calling attention to the 171 years that have passed since the Crown made a commitment to the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Community regarding their right to the land– ...
Read More »LOKSTET (nee Proulx), Rosemarie “Rosie”
Passed peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the age of 84 years. Rosie is welcomed into heaven by her beloved husband Erich and her parents Mary and René Proulx. Mother of Karlyne Andersen (Tom), and Craig Lokstet (Sandra). Grandma Rosie to Melissa (nee Scott) Western (Nick), Dianna (nee Scott) Sanchioni (Robert), Eric Lokstet ...
Read More »Between the Covers – October 20
This week’s New Books are “The Good Lie” by A. R. Torre, “We are the Brennans” by Tracey Lange, “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams and “Dark Roads” by Chevy Stevens! This week’s New Movies are “A Quiet Place Part II” starring Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, “Ordinary Love” starring Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville, “The Little Things” ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – October 20
In-Person Worship Services will continue on October 24th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. More Good News! The UCW Thrift Shop will be held October 28, 29, 30 and November 1st (aka Bag Day). The last day to donate is October 23rd. Please, no electronics or large items of furniture.
Read More »Happy Birthday & Happy Anniversary
SMITH, Phyllis Joyce
February 16, 1930 – October 15, 2021 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Phyllis at Extendicare Van Daele in her 92nd year. Much loved wife of the late Emersen. Mom of Orville, Karen, Clyde, William, Kim, and Mary Jane. Daughter of the late Bill and Leona Penno. Loving sister to Clair, Lorrie and the late ...
Read More »A wait-for-crisis approach
It is true that many people do not like to be labelled or categorized by any means. But let’s be honest, all of us innocently do it to some degree. The recent constituency clinics that I hosted in various communities in the riding, were extremely well attended, thus confirming how important it is for people to have access to their ...
Read More »À jamais loins de nous, à jamais dans nos cœurs
La Police provinciale de l’Ontario a achevé la construction de son nouveau monument commémorant le suicide, érigé devant les locaux abritant le Grand quartier général (GQG) de la Police provinciale à Orillia. Le monument commémoratif est ouvert au public et il est accessible à partir de la principale aire de stationnement en face du GQG. À travers ce monument, la ...
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