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Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, businesses or groups who have supported our efforts to supplement food essentials for people in need through this fall. Our community members find many ways to be of assistance through the donation of Valu Mart gift cards, gently used clothing or footwear, pet food, financial contributions and, of course, non- ...

Northern Lights Ford’s We Scare Hunger Campaign will be on location at John’s Valu-mart Saturday, October 27 from 11:00 to 2:00 where you can make a donation of any non-perishable food item or a monetary donation.  Our campaign has been successful but there is still 5 days left.  LET’S STOP HUNGER IN IT’S TRACKS! All donations collected during the month ...

Talk4Healing, a crucial helpline for Indigenous women, launched new text and chat technology that will increase the ability to provide support and services across Ontario. “Technology is having epochal changes on how people communicate and is a human story that is evolving every day. Talking on the telephone to connect with others is fast becoming a trend of the past,” ...

On October 19, 2018, Cupcakes for a Cause raised $1221.45! As you know October is “Breast Cancer Awareness” Month and each year for the last 4 years a group of beautiful Breast Cancer Survivors has joined together to bake and decorate some great tasting cupcakes for our community! Each year we get bigger and better and with your support, we ...

November is at our door and we are getting ready for Remembrance Day. And a special Day it is as 100 years ago on November 11th, 1918 at 11.00 a m. The end of WW1 was finally there. And Thousands of Canadian young men lost their life or were severely wounded at the many battlefields and those we will especially ...

Northern Lights Ford is ramping up our efforts for the final 2 weeks of our We Scare Hunger Campaign and will be at John’s Valu-mart this Saturday, October 20 from 11:00 to 2:00, and next Saturday, October 27 from 11:00 to 2:00 where you can make a donation of  any non-perishable food item or a monetary donation.  Let’s stop hunger ...

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is a registered Canadian charitable organization. We are the leader in wetland conservation; using sound science, we deliver on-the-ground habitat conservation projects, research, education programs and public policy work to conserve, restore and manage wetlands. Volunteer-hosted fundraising events such as the Wawa DU Conservation Dinner and Charity Auction (Saturday, November 3 at the Michipicoten Community Centre) ...

If you have been following these End Polio Now articles you know that there are only three countries left to be declared Polio-free.  Since we have been fighting this battle for some many years we have an excellent surveillance system in place to keep in close touch with countries around the world.  We have gained a lot of experience in many difficult ...

NEW BOOKS ON THE 7 DAY SHELF this week are “Three Things About Elsie” by Joanna Cannon, “By the Next Pause” by G. Barton-Sinkia, “The Good Fight” by Danielle Steel and “Little Panic” by Amanda Stern.   Staff Picks for the Month of September are “Someone is Watching” by Joy Fielding, “Left to Die” by Lisa Jackson, “Sworn to Silence” by ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-292 Thurs. Oct. 18   Worship Committee   – 9:30 a.m. Sat. Oct. 20   – Prayer Shawl Ministry – 3:00 p.m. Sun.  Oct. 21   Bible Readings ...

    Anyone who knows me would likely agree that I truly am a Northerner through and through. I will admit that at times, though not often, I do take advantage of some opportunities that are more urban in nature, such as professional sports, musical concerts and theatre. Toronto’s reputation as a cultural centre is growing. There are some truly ...

The Wawa Public Library is celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from October 14th– the 20th! We will have our Book Sale starting on Oct. 15th through to the 20th during our regular library hours.  If you have some small overdue fines, this is your chance to have them forgiven with “Food For Fines”.  Bring in non-perishable donations for the food bank and we will ...

Brookfield Renewable is happy to announce that it donated a total of $45,000 to support three Algoma District Women’s Shelters: CHADWIC Home of Wawa, Women In Crisis (Algoma) Inc. of Sault Ste. Marie, and Mississaugi Women’s Shelter of Blind River.  As an owner, operator and developer of renewable power facilities, Brookfield Renewable recognizes its role as an active contributor to ...

Oct 11, 2018 @ 08:50   The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public that highway 17 will be closed from Wawa, Ontario to Batchawana due to a road washout, causing both lanes of travel to be closed. Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau will also be closed due to a road washout, causing ...

The LDHC Foundation has a few tickets left to sell today at: The hospital admitting office until 2 PM or Valumart from 11:30 until 2 PM. The draw will take place in the hospital lobby at 4:30 PM today. Come out and see who the winner will be. Thank you to all for your continued support. For more information about ...