Local & Area News

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering support to customers in parts of Eastern Canada who could be facing financial hardship as a result of reduced maple syrup yields this year.   Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia maple syrup producers may have cash flow problems due to reduced production. The short, warm spring cut the volume of sap and ...

Four young Métis people had the opportunity to witness history during a virtual signing ceremony on May 4, 2021 as the local leadership of the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community signed a Regional Implementation Agreement (RIA) with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO).   Rayden Powley-Mortari, Memphis Powley and Morgan and Eizak Jensen acted as “honourary witnesses” to the signing. The ...

With Canada ranked among the lowest of the thirty-seven OECD countries for publicly funded dentistry, New Democrats say it’s time for the government to support their proposal to provide dental coverage to millions of Canadians who can’t afford a visit to the dentist. The NDP plan, brought forward  by MP Jack Harris, is completely costed by the Parliamentary Budget Officer ...

Étant donné que Canada occupe l’une des dernières places parmi les 37 pays de l’OCDE pour ce qui est du financement public des soins dentaires, le NPD demande au gouvernement d’appuyer sa proposition visant à fournir une assurance dentaire à des millions de Canadien·nes qui ne peuvent pas se permettre une visite chez le dentiste. Le plan du NPD, présenté ...

The Ontario government is promoting economic development and sustainable forest management by releasing a draft Forest Biomass Action Plan for public review and comment. Ontario’s action plan examines innovative uses of forest biomass: mill by-products and other wood matter with applications from heat and power generation to sustainable, low-carbon consumer products. “In our forest sector strategy, our government committed to ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario fait la promotion du développement économique et de la gestion viable des forêts en soumettant une ébauche de Plan d’action en matière de biomasse forestière à la population pour examen et commentaires. Le plan d’action ontarien examine des utilisations novatrices de la biomasse forestière : sous-produits et autres matières du bois des scieries pouvant servir par ...

Northern Policy Institute’s latest commentary found that First Nations face hurdles when it comes to applying for and reporting on funding.   Chasing Paper: Forms over Function in First Nation Administration, by Caitlin McAuliffe explores a major obstacle for First Nations who receive funding: reporting. On average a First Nation submits over 130 reports annually about the funding they have ...

Congratulations to Rachelle Godin, winner of Week 34 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the Ace has been found and Rachelle Godin has won a total of $59,745 (the weekly pot plus the progressive pot)!!   Here are the final numbers for week #34: Winner: Rachelle Godin Weekly Pot: $2,263.00 Progressive Pot: $55,482 Envelope & ...

The latest chapter in Wawa’s digital revolution begins today, and with it comes a new opportunity for pandemic-stricken businesses, lockdown-weary residents and people planning to visit the bold beauty of our Northern Ontario town. Today, the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wawa and Wawa’s Business Improvement Association (BIA) will unveil their latest project, eatshoplive.ca, an online directory and marketplace. All ...

Weather: Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 9. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 2. Wind chill minus 4 overnight. Status of COVID-19 ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) reported 3 new cases of COVID-19, all from Sault Ste. Marie and area on Wednesday, May 5th. Two cases (tested May 5) are of close contact, and the third (tested May 3rd) is unknown. All are self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not ...

Our, beautiful, wonderful sister and friend, Amanda Stewart passed away in her sleep on Sunday, May 2, 2021.  She will be forever remembered by her siblings:  Sandra, Wally, David, Jennifer, and Jane.  Amanda will also be fondly remembered by her numerous acquaintances, nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.   A celebration of Amanda’s life will be held at later ...

  Darlene Jordan Pfaff, former Wawa resident has made quite the name for herself as a talented artist that works primarily in pencil, but has also begun work in acrylics. Her work is well known and she has done many commissions in Wawa. In Southern Ontario, Darlene has entered many competitions as her skills have increased, in fact, one of ...

Once again we remember the end of WW2 and the participation of our local Veterans. Yes, for me it is still as clear as yesterday’s COVID news and at the age of 14, it made a big impression on me. This week in 1945, 75 percent of Holland was liberated and our Canadian troops were having their last battles in ...

Weather: Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 9. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of rain showers this evening then 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low zero. Nipigon – Rossport, Cloud Bay – Dorion, Beardmore – ...