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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario rend la vie plus pratique et abordable pour près de huit millions de propriétaires de véhicules en éliminant les droits de renouvellement des plaques d’immatriculation et l’obligation de munir les véhicules d’une vignette d’immatriculation pour les véhicules de tourisme, les camions légers, les motocyclettes et les cyclomoteurs à compter du 13 mars 2022. « À un ...

The Ontario government is making life more affordable and convenient for nearly eight million vehicle owners by eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds, effective March 13, 2022. “As the cost of living continues to go up, our government is cutting costs for families to ...

On January 17, 2022, the Municipality of Wawa received Ontario Government support for three projects to modernize and improve municipal services which includes implementing a new electronic record keeping system, purchasing needed audio and visual equipment for Council Chambers to improve the live steaming of public meetings and hiring a consultant to complete a 10-Year Water Financial Plan, Water and ...

The Municipality of Wawa invites residents and property owners to provide comments and input into the Draft 2022 Operating Budget. For the first time, the budget process this year was expanded to include the development of a multi-year budget covering forecasts for 2022 through 2025. By expanding the budget to cover the next four years, it provides Council with a ...

Passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday February 13, 2022. Sheila was preceded in death by her partner Two Clement, her father Robert Carl, her brother Robert Scott, sisters Lorinda Jenks and Roberta Litchfield. Sheila is survived by her three children Sean Clement (Tina), Renee Prouse, Marty Clement (Sherrie). She will be remembered by her four grandchildren, ...

Comrade Barb advises me that she delivered Poster and Literary winnings to the area schools.  4 of 7 schools participated, including Dubreuilville. Over $800.00 in awards were given out; that money comes from our Poppy fund.  Our way of giving back to the Community. There were a total of 214 entries – great participation. Wawa had more entries than all ...

On February 14, 2022 at approximately 2:58 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in Wawa when they observed a motorized snow vehicle (MSV) travelling in a dangerous manner. Police stopped the MSV on Third Avenue. As a result of the investigation, Spencer WRIGHT, 27 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested ...

1947-2022 It is with great sorrow that the family announces his death in Sudbury on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the age of 74 years after a lengthy battle with COPD. Predeceased by his loving wife Judy in 2021. Proud father of Denise Bussineau (Lane) and Lisa Bouthillier (Dan Mayotte). Son of the late Jean and the late Germaine Bouthillier. ...

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is surveying the Veteran community to find out how you learn about and access VAC programs and services. They’re looking for Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, former RCMP members, family members and caregivers. Even if you have never contacted VAC or do not currently receive VAC benefits and services, they want to hear from you. ...

On February 14, 2022 at approximately 3:37 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a traffic complaint on Highway 17 near Wawa. Through investigation, the driver of one motor vehicle was determined to have intentionally made contact with a second motor vehicle. No injuries were sustained by anyone involved. As a result, a ...

Les indicateurs de la santé publique et du système de santé continuant de s’améliorer, le gouvernement de l’Ontario, en consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef de la province, assouplira de façon progressive et prudente certaines mesures de santé publique. Les mesures assouplies entreront en vigueur plus tôt que prévu, soit le 17 février 2022 à 0 h 1. « ...

With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously and gradually easing public health measures sooner, with the next phase of measures being eased on February 17, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. “Given how well Ontario has done in the Omicron wave we are able ...

Paul Calandra, Minister of Long- Term Care announced significant funding for long term care beds across Northern Ontario.  Northern Ontario will be the recipient of 228 beds for residents. As PC candidate for Algoma Manitoulin, Cheryl Fort stated “I am delighted to know that both Manitouwadge and Elliot Lake were part of today’s announcement.   Elliot Lake’s St. Joseph’s Manor will ...

Ontario’s Energy Minister Todd Smith has asked the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to provide him with options to implement a new ultra-low overnight Time-of-Use electricity price plan as the province continues to provide Ontario families with more ways to save money and take more control of their energy bills. The new ultra-low overnight rate could help shift workers and residential ...

Le ministre de l’Énergie de l’Ontario, Todd Smith, a demandé à la Commission de l’énergie de l’Ontario (CEO) de lui offrir des options pour mettre en œuvre une nouvelle grille tarifaire selon l’heure de la consommation comportant un tarif de la nuit très bas, alors que la province continue d’offrir aux familles ontariennes davantage de moyens d’économiser de l’argent et ...