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During question period Monday, NDP Northern Development critic, Michael Mantha,  continued to advocate for the North in the face of Doug Ford’s first budget, which attacks northern Ontario, hitting families with deep cuts to services, infrastructure, and economic development.   “Ministries that are dedicated to the development of the Northern economy, like the Ministries of Natural Resources and Forestry and Northern ...

  École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) welcomed 156 young chess masters on Thursday, April 11, for their sixth annual Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament. Grade 3 to 12 students from eight French-language Catholic and Public schools gathered in Wawa for the competition. It was a great day for all the participants who successfully applied the often complex tactics and strategies of the game. 3rd ...

During question period Monday, NDP Northern Development critic, Michael Mantha,  continued to advocate for the North in the face of Doug Ford’s first budget, which attacks northern Ontario, hitting families with deep cuts to services, infrastructure, and economic development.   “Ministries that are dedicated to the development of the Northern economy, like the Ministries of Natural Resources and Forestry and Northern ...

Weather – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 30 percent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. High 7. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clearing early this evening. Fog patches developing after midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill minus 6 overnight. News Tidbits – It was sad to see the images of ...

  Last week it was a pair of Bald Eagles on Wawa Lake – this afternoon it was a pair of Peregrine Falcons dining on a Herring Gull. This pair tag teamed and chased a gull to exhaustion before pushing it down to the ice on Wawa Lake to its death. The falcons made short work of the gull, taking ...

We are pleased to announce that Steven Young was hired as the General Manager of Maygwayyawk Forestry Services (MFS). Steven is a registered professional forester who comes to us with a wealth of management knowledge and business acumen, to provide new direction for MFS. Steven has held a number of progressive roles with the MNR and within industry in Ontario. ...

The Municipality of Wawa is currently experiencing technical problems with the telephone system at the Municipal Office located at 40 Broadway Avenue, including the Public Library. Bell Canada is currently working to resolve the issue. The public will be notified through the media when the problem has been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience. This issue has not affected the ...

On April 14, 2019, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a domestic dispute in Chapleau, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old male from Chapleau, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following: Distribute intimate image without consent, contrary to section 162.1(1) of the Criminal Code (CC), ...

The Board of Directors of Northern Credit Union is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Adam as their next president and CEO. Mr. Adam will assume the responsibilities effective May 15, 2019, taking over for outgoing president and CEO, Mr. Al Suraci. Since joining Northern in 1996, Mr. Adam has served the credit union in the capacity ...

As leader of the Northern Ontario Party for around 4 years I have gained many friends all over Northern Ontario. This has been a completely different experience as I was always someone who preferred to be out of the limelight. In the 4 years we have accomplished a lot. We were able to rebirth then rebrand the party and to ...

Weather – Sunny. High 7. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness before morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill near minus 7. News Tidbits – The Soo Greyhounds were eliminated from the playoffs last night, losing 5-o against the Saginaw Spirit. 696,000 Albertans have cast their ballots in advance polls. Election day ...

Weather- Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High plus 5. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Clearing overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill minus 6 in the evening and minus 12 overnight. News Tidbits – There may be traffic delays at Rabbit Lake (south of Wawa) a transport ...

On April 10, 2019, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an anonymous traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver operating a pickup truck within the Town of Chapleau, Ontario. Police located the vehicle on King Street and performed a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, the odour ...

The Ford Government isn’t just spending thousands of public dollars on gas pump stickers promoting a partisan campaign against carbon pricing – yesterday’s budget bill revealed that Ford plans to fine gas stations $10,000 a day if the businesses fail or refuse to post the stickers. The stickers, which Ford will use public money to produce and distribute, denounce the ...

Weather – Flurries. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this afternoon. High zero. Wind chill minus 8 in the morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Flurries ending this evening then clearing. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill minus 5 in the evening and minus 12 overnight.