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June is National Indigenous History Month — a time for all Ontarians to recognize and honour the rich and diverse histories and current realities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across the province and Canada. It is an important opportunity to learn more about the distinct cultures, languages and experiences of Indigenous peoples, as well as how their contributions ...

Le mois de juin est le Mois national de l’histoire autochtone – une occasion pour tous les Ontariens de reconnaître et d’honorer la richesse et la diversité de l’histoire et des réalités actuelles des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis de la province et du Canada. C’est une occasion importante d’en apprendre davantage sur les cultures, les langues et ...

The Rotary Club of Wawa has just completed this year’s local World Community Service (WCS) Project by using funds raised locally and gaining access to additional funds ($2,500USD) from our Rotary District 6290 Matching Grant Program. The Club has been able to support the Lady Dunn Health Centre’s Long Term Care facilities investments by purchasing two of the new ceiling-mounted ...

One year ago, tragic news broke from Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation that the remains of 215 children were confirmed at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. Today and every day, we remember and honour those children, and the many others still missing. The Ministry of Indigenous Affairs invites all Ontarians to take time ...

Il y a un an, la Première Nation Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc a appris la nouvelle tragique de la confirmation des restes de 215 enfants sur le site de l’ancien pensionnat autochtone de Kamloops, en Colombie-Britannique. Aujourd’hui et chaque jour, nous nous souvenons de ces enfants et nous leur rendons hommage, ainsi qu’à tous ceux qui sont toujours portés disparus. Le ...

Eduard Kontschieder of Wawa passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the age of 92 with his loving daughter Elizabeth by his side. He is now reunited with his cherished wife, Ann. He is predeceased by his parents Anna (nee Rottensteiner) and Alois Kontschieder, his brothers Johann (late Johanna) and Gottfried (Gretel), ...

This week’s new books are “Love That Story” by Jonathan Van Ness, “Beautiful” by Danielle Steel, “Dream Town” by David Baldacci and “Three Debts Paid” by Anne Perry. Our Staff Pick of the Week is “Juror #3” by James Patterson and Nancy Allen. Ruby Bozarth, a newcomer to Rosedale, Mississippi, is also fresh to the Mississippi Bar–and to the docket ...

Working on a climate change project or planning community-led work in planetary health and social determinants of health? Or maybe you and your Indigenous community or organization aims to connect youth with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to visit with each other to learn about the land and talk about the effects of climate change on the earth. NOSM University has ...

1930-2022 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday May 22, 2022 at the age of 91 years. Predeceased by her husband Max. She was the loving mother of George and caregiver for Lumpy the turtle dove. Agnes had a love of nature and a passion for doing outdoor activities such as fishing and skiing. She was ...

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are now offering a substantial reward for information on the unsolved murder of a Manitouwadge resident 32 years ago. Members of the OPP Criminal investigation Branch (CIB) unveiled this initiative with a goal of providing resolution to Catherine Elizabeth GOWAN’s family and community. On the morning of July 8, 1990, police were notified that 15-year-old GOWAN ...

We had a membership meeting last Thursday and Comrade Larry Harvey conducted elections for officers. This year: President is Mary Anne Pearson. First Vice Comrade Eric Mitrikas, 2nd Vice Comrade Barb Leschishin, and the The executive Committee is Noreen Fellinger and Jeannette Pike. They are counting on all members for support. All officers were installed in form by Comrade Larry ...

New Books on the 7-Deay Shelf this week are; “Young Mungo” by Douglas Stewart, “The Candy House” by Jennifer Egan, “Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel, “The Younger Wife” by Sally Hepworth and “Unrest” by local author Emma Côté.   Staff Pick of the Week is “Keep Her Safe” by K.A. Tucker. From the book jacket: Noah Marshall ...

On May 15, 2022 at approximately 5:57 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint regarding a commercial motor vehicle that appeared unsafe for the road. The vehicle was observed on Highway 101 in Esquega Township, east of Wawa. The vehicle was located and an inspection was conducted. As a result ...

Ahead of national Canada Road Safety Week (May 17 to 23, 2022), poor and careless driving behaviours have contributed to the majority of the 107 fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police-(OPP)-patrolled roads so far this year. It’s a motor vehicle fatality rate the OPP has not seen in 10 years. The OPP has responded to 88 fatal collisions so far this ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation has launched a new fundraising event called Seedlings for Support.   Partnering with Nawiinginok Forest Management Corporation, the Foundation is selling seedlings to raise funds to be used towards the purchase of equipment required for the MediTech Expansion project.   Buy and plant a seedling to support the hospital and care for our earth. ...