Local & Area News

This week’s New Books are “The Good Lie” by A. R. Torre, “We are the Brennans” by Tracey Lange, “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams and “Dark Roads” by Chevy Stevens!   This week’s New Movies are “A Quiet Place Part II” starring Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, “Ordinary Love” starring Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville, “The Little Things” ...

It was a good membership meeting last Thursday and it was decided the next meeting will be on November 4th on account of the Remembrance Day Service which will be at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre on November 11th. Also, we were informed that our Branch 429 had the 75th Anniversary on June 5th last. Too bad we could not ...

In-Person Worship Services will continue on October 24th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. More Good News! The UCW Thrift Shop will be held October 28, 29, 30 and November 1st (aka Bag Day). The last day to donate is October 23rd. Please, no electronics or large items of furniture.

On October 19th, 2021 Algoma Steel Group Inc., parent company of Algoma Steel Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, announced the completion of their merger with Legato Merger Corp., a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, taking public a company that is working to build a new era in steel through its ...

Oct 20, 2021 at 07:56 Weather  Cloudy. Clearing near noon. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. Temperature falling to plus 2 this morning then rising. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill minus 6 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 6 active ...

Algoma Public Health reported the region’s 8th death related to COVID-19. Their media release stated, “Out of respect for the family, no further information is being shared. This tragic loss highlights the seriousness of this virus. Algoma Public Health commends all those who have worked to prevent COVID-19 spread in our communities.  We ask every Algoma resident to continue doing ...

  A pair of trumpeter swans have made Wawa a stop. It isn’t the first time trumpeters have been here, but they are so very exciting to see. They are huge birds, weighing in from 20-25 pounds with a wingspan of 79.9 in (203 cm). The couple is enjoying a sojourn on the lagoon ponds, and are easily visible. If ...

The Ontario government is investing more than $2.5 million in 19 new projects to protect the health of the Great Lakes as part of its commitment in the recently signed Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health. These projects will help improve the water quality of the world’s largest freshwater lake system by helping farmers and landowners ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit plus de 2,5 millions de dollars dans 19 nouveaux projets pour protéger la santé des Grands Lacs dans le cadre de l’engagement qu’il a pris lors de la signature récente de l’Accord Canada-Ontario sur la qualité de l’eau et la santé de l’écosystème des Grands Lacs. Ces projets contribueront à améliorer la qualité de l’eau ...

Oct 19, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Sunny. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness late this evening. Low plus 2. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 6 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 85,735 people (74.9%) in the Algoma District are fully vaccinated (Last Updated: 2:40 PM, October 18, 2021).   ...

February 16, 1930 – October 15, 2021 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Phyllis at Extendicare Van Daele in her 92nd year. Much loved wife of the late Emersen. Mom of Orville, Karen, Clyde, William, Kim, and Mary Jane. Daughter of the late Bill and Leona Penno. Loving sister to Clair, Lorrie and the late ...

  Students from École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) registered in the Media Arts course hosted on October 5 an exhibition of a photonic art project entitled “Face à la nature” (Facing nature).   Under the direction of their teacher Ms. Valérie Lévesque, the students had the chance to handle optical tools and techniques. As part of this artistic exercise, they demonstrated ...

  Les élèves de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) inscrits au cours d’Arts médiatiques ont tenu le 5 octobre dernier une exposition d’un projet d’art photonique intitulé « Face à la nature ».   Sous la direction de leur enseignante Mme Valérie Lévesque, les élèves ont eu la chance de manipuler les outils et découvrir les techniques optiques. Dans le cadre de cet ...

It is true that many people do not like to be labelled or categorized by any means.   But let’s be honest, all of us innocently do it to some degree. The recent constituency clinics that I hosted in various communities in the riding, were extremely well attended, thus confirming how important it is for people to have access to their ...