Local & Area News

NOSM University is pleased to announce that its Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP) has received full, national accreditation from EQual Accreditation Canada. The decision was made effective November 5, 2024, and is in effect for six years.   “This is outstanding news, and testament to the exceptional caliber of health professions work being done at NOSM University,” says Dr. Michael Green, ...

Chief and Council of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) have issued this statement in response to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) decision to proceed with the Site Characterization Process for the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in WLON’s traditional territory. For over a decade, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has been involved in discussions and information sharing through a “Learn ...

Today, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced it has selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) and the Township of Ignace as the host communities for the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. In July, Ignace resident voted yes to move forward in the process. Earlier this month, the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation voted voted ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this morning. Periods of light snow beginning near noon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -2. Wind chill near -10. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of light snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -7. Wind chill -5 this evening and -10 overnight. ...

The Highway has been reopened. Nov 27, 2024 at 20:33 ON511 is reporting that due to weather conditions, Hwy 17 is closed at Agawa Bay. The highway was closed in both directions at the Scenic Lookout on the Agawa Bay Hill.

Nov 27, 2024 at 16:19 The highway has been reopened. Nov 27, 2024 at 09:08 Highway 17 has been closed from Wawa (Pinewood Drive) to Batchawana (Hwy 563/17) due to weather conditions. The highway was closed at 8:54 a.m.  

Based on John 18:33-37    Pilate asks John, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Reign of Christ Sunday Who do you think Jesus is.? People have asked this question for a long time. A governor for the Roman Empire, Pontius Pilate asked Jesus,” Are you the king of the Jews?” In the musical Jesus Christ Superstar, there is a song ...

During Question Period yesterday, November 26th, 2024, Algoma Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, pushed the government to provide update Northerners on the enhanced Northern Health Travel Grant provision that were announced earlier this year.   “Almost 7 months ago, the Minister of Health announced that the government would be enhancing the Northern Health Travel Grant.” Mantha said. “Why are Northerners still ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this morning. High -2. Wind chill -13 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -7. Wind chill near -12. Thursday – Cloudy. ...

Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 3 4 HALE, Ron 1 3 4 TERRIS, Tom 1 3 4 McCOY, Joe 4 2 4 MITRIKAS, Eric 4 2 4 TERRIS, Spencer 4 2 4 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 7 1 4 LESCHISHIN, Mark 8 0 4 Game Schedule for Monday, December 2nd: Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 McCOY S. ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of light snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. High zero. Wind chill -7 this morning. Tonight..Periods of light snow ending near midnight then cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 6. Wind chill minus 3 this evening and minus 10 overnight. Wednesday – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries late ...

At 5:30 a.m. the highway was reopened. Nov 25, 2024 at 23:45 The highway closure has been moved from the MTO Weigh Scales (Heyden) to Batchawana Bay; and is closed to Wawa. Nov 25, 2024 at 21:55 ON511 has updated the closure, and Highway 17 is closed from Pinewood Drive (Wawa) to the MTO Weigh Scales (Heyden) due to weather ...

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Mac Laing. Loving mother of James (Pennie) and Trevor (Tracy). Granny of Tabitha, Sierra (Brady), Mackenzie, Talus, Aiden and Quinn. Great Granny of Kai, Asher and Harrison. Daughter of the late Angus and Myra ...

Our Sharing & Caring evening was a huge success! Thank you to all who attended and help bring a little peace and serenity into our busy lives. Music brings healing and talking and supporting each other brings unity. Together we will make the world a better place starting with our community. Thank you, Janice and Mary, for bringing snacks! Stay ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Periods of light snow beginning this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -2. Wind chill near -10. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind up to ...