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David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on increasing the province’s minimum wage: “Today, the general minimum wage in Ontario increases from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, helping nearly one million workers earn more money for themselves and their families. Ontario’s minimum wage is one of the highest in the country. This 3.9 ...

    On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Museum of History is proud to officially inaugurate the Indian Residential School Memorial Monument, honouring the lives of Indigenous children removed from their families and sent to residential schools. Created by Kwaguʼł master carver Stanley C. Hunt in response to the announcement that unmarked children’s graves had been found ...

The 24-hour safe and confidential National Residential School Crisis Line, available at 1-866-925-4419, provides crisis referral services to Survivors and their families and explains how to obtain other health supports from the Government of Canada. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can also contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at ...

La ligne d’écoute téléphonique nationale de Résolution des questions des pensionnats, accessible 24 heures sur 24, en toute sécurité et confidentialité, au 1-866-925-4419, fournit des services d’orientation en cas de crise aux Survivants et à leurs familles et explique comment obtenir d’autres mesures de soutien en matière de santé auprès du gouvernement du Canada. Les membres des Premières Nations, les Inuits et ...

Le premier ministre Doug Ford et le ministre des Affaires autochtones et de la Réconciliation économique avec les Premières Nations, Greg Rickford, ont émis la déclaration suivante dans le cadre de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation et de la Journée du chandail orange : « Aujourd’hui, la population de l’Ontario et l’ensemble du Canada commémorent ...

Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, released the following statement in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day: “Today, people in Ontario and across Canada are observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The painful legacy of Indian Residential Schools has resulted in ongoing, intergenerational ...

At Algoma District School Board’s (ADSB) first Board Meeting of the year, the Board’s three new Student Trustees were introduced and welcomed to the table. In March 2024, ADSB approved the appointment of the Student Trustees for the 2024/2025 school year. They are Addy McEachren from Chapleau High School, Cameron Ciotti from White Pines C&VS and Georgia-June Abel from White ...

It is with broken hearts that the family of Margaret announces her passing at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday September 2024 at the age of 59 years. Beloved mother of Jordan Robert. Loving daughter of Clara Robert and the late Elzear Robert. Dear sister of Paul Robert (Marjorie), Jerry Robert (Laura), Joanne Robert (Kevin), Gerri LeBlanc (Gary), Leo Robert ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dwayne McCoy on September 8, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dwayne was born in Wawa, Ontario on September 14, 1965 to Helen (Lubkert) and Joseph McCoy. Dwayne met his best friend and soul mate, Manon Champagne at the young age of 16. Together they built a ...

In 2022, flashing amber-yellow school bus lights were introduced. This is to alert motorists that the bus is approaching a stop. It serves as a warning to drivers that the bus will soon stop. Motorists are to slow down, proceed with caution, and only stop if it is safe to do so. Once the bus comes to a complete stop, ...

The North East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to be joining forces with agencies across Canada and North America today for “Operation Clear Track”- the continent’s single largest rail-safety law-enforcement initiative. Coordinated by Amtrak, Operation Lifesaver Inc. and Operation Lifesaver Canada, Operation Clear Track aims to reduce railway crossing and trespassing incidents in Canada and the ...

The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have concluded their investigation on Aberdeen Street in Chapleau.   On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Superior East OPP were called to a disturbance at a residence in Chapleau. The OPP had numerous resources on scene during the investigation and appreciate the public’s cooperation in refraining from the area. Earlier: ...

Local archer Anya Pinel, a 15-year-old from Dubreuilville, has qualified to join Team Canada in the U21 class at the upcoming World Field Archery Championship in Lac LaBiche, Alberta from September 16 to 22, 2024. Anya began her journey in archery about eight years ago, initially for fun with friends, under the mentorship of Coach Gord Bonitzke and her father, ...

Reposting this as there was an error in naming the winners. Sorry for the mix-up! The Wawa Public Library’s summer program culminated with our Pizza Party and of course our draws for the winner of the tablets, Leap Pads and the Candy Jar!! It’s been a blast and we are sad to see it end but now it’s time to ...

Starting today, all licensed convenience stores in Ontario can sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, marking the largest expansion of consumer choice and convenience in provincial alcohol sales since the end of prohibition almost 100 years ago. As of September 5, 4,187 convenience stores across Ontario are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, in addition to nearly 3,000 other ...