Yes, October has arrived and the first thought is POPPY so get ready and contact Comrade Larry Harvey to see what you can do to make this Campaign a success so the Poppy Fund will get a good boost to help any veteran in need. The Annual Remembrance Day ceremonies here and in Hawk Junction are on the agenda so make ...
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Between the Covers – October 2
New books on the 7-Day shelf this week are: “Never Have I Ever” by Joshilyn Jackson, “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead and “Shamed” by Linda Castillo. There are some great reads on the 7-Day Shelf! Come on in and check it out! Staff Picks for October are: “The Morning After” by Lisa Jackson, “A Willing Murder” by Jude Deveraux, ...
Read More »OPP Conducts Fall Seat Belt Campaign (October 2 – 11, 2019)
Forty two (42) people who were not safely buckled up have died in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year, a 20 percent spike over the 35 seat belt-related deaths at this time last year. As OPP officers gear up for their Fall Seat Belt Campaign, they are reminding drivers and passengers that being ejected from a vehicle is ...
Read More »We Scare Hunger 2019
Happy October! Northern Lights Ford is back at it, scaring hunger in our community – and we invite you to join us! From October 1st to October 31st, we are accepting monetary and non-perishable food items for our local Wawa Community Food Bank. You can drop off your donation at Northern Lights Ford or call us to pick up your ...
Read More »Bumps, Babies and BEYOND Expo – Something for Everyone!
On Saturday, September 28th, at the Wawa Community Center from 10-3 pm, over 45 exhibitors will be set up to greet attendees at the second annual Bumps, Babies and BEYOND expo! Touted as the biggest exposition to hit the north shore, this FREE event has something for everyone – from young to well seasoned. Everyone is invited to come SHOP. ...
Read More »From the Branch – September 25
So September is almost gone and 75 years ago the Arnhem Bridge was one too far and had cost a lot of lives. At least some of the British Para’s made it across the Rhine to finish the job 6 months later. Arnhem was now a ghost town and the population was gone mostly West and North. In the South ...
Read More »2019 Blueberry Fall Fair Door Prize Winner
On Saturday at the 2019 Blueberry Fall Fair, Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation board directors had a booth to promote the Dream Vacation Lottery. Visitors to the booth were invited to enter their name for a free draw for a beautiful fall table runner handcrafted by Lorraine Pihelgas and 2 matching mugs made by Green Cabin Pottery – Cindy ...
Read More »CF Ontario Announces the 2019 Recipient of the Award for Excellence in Innovation
Community Futures Ontario (CF Ontario) is pleased to announce Northeast Superior Regional Broadband Network (NSRBN) as recipient of the Award for Excellence in Innovation honoured at the 26thAnnual CF Ontario Conference in London, Ontario (this year held in partnership with EconoUs). Northeast Superior Regional Broadband Network (NSRBN), recognizes that access to adequate and affordable broadband is essential to supporting ...
Read More »National Heritage Day – September 21
National Heritage Day recognizes the importance of Hunting, Trapping and Fishing in the lives of Canadians and its part of our legacy and our cultural heritage. Trapping remains an important part of Ontario. Last year $39 million was spent on trapping in Ontario and the contribution value of hunting, fishing, trapping in Ontario was of $20 billion. Over 8,000 trappers in ...
Read More »Between the Covers – September 18
The Wawa Public Library is once again doing our part to raise money for the Alzheimer Society. During the weeks of September 16th and September 23rd, 2019 all coffee sales will be donated to the Alzheimer Society. The price for a coffee at the library is $1.00. We will have treats available during this time so feel free to pop ...
Read More »From the Branch – September 18
The first Membership meeting was very interesting and resident Mary Anne Pearson that the tenders for the Branch lift will close on September 23th. With a bit more paperwork and things could be starting on this access project. Comrade Dick Watson is starting to work on a Christmas Dinner with entertainment. The first early birds have paid their 2020 Dues ...
Read More »The last thing we need are self-serving elected officials
A while ago I was bemoaning to my former teacher friend how exhausting my schedule has been this summer. But I also realized that travelling and attending meetings and events six days a week is really just a part of the job. My friend said immediately that he understood what I was saying because back when he was a teacher ...
Read More »Youth Enterprise Camp
For a thirteenth consecutive summer, business-minded youth had their place to shine. The Youth Enterprise Camp was run in Wawa from August 12th to 16th, 2019 at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. The camp introduces youth ages 9-13 to the values, attitudes, qualities and skills needed to be successful in today’s economy. High-energy games, activities and workshops challenge every participant ...
Read More »Camp entreprise jeunesse
Pour un treizième été consécutif, les jeunes qui ont le sens des affaires avaient leur place pour briller. Le camp entreprise jeunesse s’est tenu à Wawa du 12 au 16 août 2019 au Centre communautaire Michipicoten. Le camp présente aux jeunes âgés de 9 à 13 ans les valeurs, les attitudes, les qualités et les compétences nécessaires pour réussir dans ...
Read More »Between the Covers – September 11
NEW BOOKS on the 7- Day Shelf this week are; “The Huntress” by Kate Quinn, “Summer of ‘69” by Elin Hilderbrand and “Gone Too Long” by Lori Roy. There are some great reads on the 7-Day Shelf! Come on in and check it out!! STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER ARE “Map of the Heart” by Susan Wiggs, “The Rome Affair” ...
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