Local & Area News

Michael Mantha issues Statement on Grassy Narros & English-Wabigoon River

Jun 28, 2017 @ 20:55 Michael Mantha, NDP Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Critic and Algoma – Manitoulin MPP issued the following statement regarding recently-announced funding for the cleanup of mercury contamination in the English-Wabigoon River: “After forty years and of living with the toxic legacy of the mercury dump into the English-Wabigoon River, New Democrats truly hope that the Grassy ...

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LDHCF Summer Wine Tasting a Great Success!

  On Saturday, June 24, 2017, the Royal Canadian Legion provided a warm setting for the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation’s 7th annual Summer Wine Tasting. This sold out event was a great success! The annual Summer Wine Tasting has grown significantly since its inception, becoming highly promoted and a recognized social and charitable event “not to be missed”. All ...

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New Goose is set on Base

Jun 28, 2017 @ 08:02 Wawa was without a Goose for a little over a day. By yesterday afternoon (July 27, 2017) the new Goose as created by Research Casting had been installed. The process to install the new Goose was much longer than the removal. After preparing the base, the body sans wings and neck was placed. The left ...

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The Goose Has Served Us Well – But Time did take a Toll

  Jun 27, 2017 @ 14:54 We are all saddened to see the second goose go. It was with mixed feelings that I watched via webcam the removal of the Goose from the monument yesterday afternoon. Sad to see something that was a part of my childhood slowly deteriorate over the many years. I remember every time we went to visit ...

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Time to Experience Glenn Gould’s “Idea of North”

Wawa and the North Shore of Superior has attracted all sorts of artists throughout the years. Most of them have been visual artists, most famously, members of the Group of Seven. However, one of Canada’s cultural icons, Glenn Gould spent time being inspired in Wawa. On Friday, September 29, 2017, the first annual Glenn Gould Idea of North Tour will ...

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Tuesday Morning News – June 27

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 15. UV index 7 or high. News tidbits – The original steel goose has been removed, and the new one should be installed today. The official unveiling will be Saturday!  

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End of an Era – Shift Change for Our Goose

    After 50+ years of standing guard at the entrance of Wawa, and overlooking the Magpie Valley, The Wawa Goose as sculpted by Dick Vanderklift has come down. It only took a few moments once the wings were removed, and legs cut for the goose to be lifted down. The people who were there were of mixed feelings, sad ...

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News from the Park – June 26

Jun 26, 2017 @ 09:48 I’m pretty sure that I would be safe in saying most of us would agree with author Augusten Burroughs quote, “When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.” Our public healthcare system has long been the pride of Canadians. Tommy Douglas, noted to ...

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OPP Remind Drivers of Construction North of Sault Ste. Marie

Jun 26, 2017 @ 08:02 With summer travel about to begin, the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motorists that a reduced speed zone is in effect until October 26, 2017.   Highway 17 from 2.3 km south of Highway 552 northerly for 29.9 kilometres to the Chippewa River Bridge is a designated ...

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Monday Morning News – June 26

Jun 26, 2017 @ 07:46 Weather – A few showers ending this evening then partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Low 6.   News Tidbits – The union representing LCBO workers says it has reached a tentative deal with management.  

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Sunday Morning News – June 25th

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 19. UV index 6 or high.   News Tidbits – The line painters are out on the new pavement between the MMCC and the junction of Hwy 101/17.

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Wawa Fishing Derby Donations to Foundation Exceed $19,000

  Lady Dunn Health Centre would like to thank the Wawa Ice Fishing Derby for their generous donation of $3,820.00. Since 2012, they have contributed $19,920.00 towards the purchase of medical equipment for the Lady Dunn Health Centre. “The Lady Dunn Health Centre provides health care services throughout our community. The Ice Fishing Derby donation will help to ensure that ...

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Men’s Night Golf – June 22

93 Players 1st FLIGHT: Jacob Gauthier, Mitch Cousineau -8 under par 28 2nd FLIGHT: Pat Brunette, Dave Marshall, Max Dechamplain-2 under par 34 3rd FLIGHT: Dave Jennings, Luco Legault, Luc Belanger-4 under par 32 4th FLIGHT: Al MacDonald, James Morden, Jeff Lamon-5 under par 31 5th FLIGHT: Bubba Gagne, Eric Levesque, Jim Oleynik-2 under par 34 6th FLIGHT: Danny Mathias, ...

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