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Town Talk - Wawa Public Library's Summer Reading Club

Wawa Public Library Assistant Librarian Suzie Jarrell discusses the recently launched TD Summer Reading Club.

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Ontario Recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2021

Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day:

“This year marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of what was originally National Aboriginal Day — renamed National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2017. It is an opportunity to recognize the rich traditions, cultures and heritage of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples and celebrate their contributions to our province and country.

This day...

Accelerated Second Dose Eligibility Continues Ahead of Schedule

Over 75 per cent of Ontario Adults Have Received A First Dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine and more than 19 per cent are Fully Vaccinated

June 17, 2021

With a majority of Ontario adults having received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and over three million doses of the Moderna vaccine arriving in June, the province is continuing to accelerate its vaccine rollout by expanding eligibility for second doses ahead of schedule.

“Thanks to the efforts of Team Ontario we are making tremendous progress in...

Ontario Helping Indigenous People Start Careers in the Skilled Trades

Training will prepare workers for construction and mining jobs in Northern Ontario

June 17, 2021

The Ontario government is investing $3.6 million to help 150 Indigenous people receive training to start careers building and running the new Greenstone Gold Mine in Geraldton. They will learn the skills they need to become construction craft workers, heavy equipment operators, truck drivers, crane operators, welders and millwrights.

Details were provided today by Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour,...

Celebrate Waterpower Day! - June 20th, 2021

 

For Immediate release

Ontario Celebrates Waterpower Day on June 20th
Renewed investment could support 5,000 jobs

 

June 17, 2020 – Wawa - Did you know, we are a Waterpower Champion! Waterpower has historically been, and continues to be, an important part of our community. Join us on June 20th as we support and celebrate Waterpower Day in Ontario. Find out more here.

There are 224 waterpower facilities across the province responsible for one quarter of Ontario’s electricity...