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Grade 9 girls from École secondaire Saint-Joseph learn about the trades

  On October 26, grade 9 girls from École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) travelled to Timmins to take part in a career awareness activity. The activity was offered by Collège Boréal in Timmins, in partnership with the northern French-language school boards and Skills Ontario.   This activity offered the girls the opportunity to explore various career possibilities and take part in ...

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Des filles de la 9e de l’ÉS Saint-Joseph se sensibilisent aux métiers

  Le 26 octobre dernier, des filles de la 9e année de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont pu se rendre à Timmins pour participer à une activité de sensibilisation aux métiers. Celle-ci leur était offerte par le Collège Boréal à Timmins, en partenariat avec les conseils scolaires de langue française du Nord et Compétences Ontario.   Cette activité a permis ...

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Wednesday Morning News – December 6th

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -1. Wind chill -11 this morning and -5 this afternoon. Tonight – Periods of snow ending late this evening then cloudy with 60% chance of flurries or freezing drizzle. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind south 20 ...

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Ontario Maintains Strong International Standing in Math, Reading and Science

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results: “I am proud to share that the PISA 2022 results released this morning show that Ontario has maintained its strong international standing in math, reading and science. Students across the province are the best educated in Canada and the world. In ...

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East Algoma OPP – Investigation continues into Fatal Collision

On December 4, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 at Birchland Camp Road in the township of Huron Shores. Investigation revealed that a tractor trailer and horse and buggy were both travelling eastbound when the tractor trailer struck the buggy. The 29-year-old buggy operator sustained extensive ...

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NIpigon OPP – Impaired by Drugs Charges Laid

Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual for impaired operation. On December 1, 2023, just before 9:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the area of Highway 11-17 near Lofty Davies Road. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the ...

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Algoma Youth Wellness Hub launches virtual services in the Algoma District

The Algoma Youth Wellness Hub in coordination with Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO), a leading provider of mental health and wellness solutions for youth is pleased to announce the launch of its virtual services. In response to the changing landscape of our fast-paced world, the Algoma Youth Wellness Hub is committed to delivering accessible and convenient mental health support through ...

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Between the Covers – December 5

The Wawa Public Library will be closed December 24th, and reopening January 3rd, 2024.   Holiday Bingo Search & Find All children are invited to stop in at the library and ask for a BINGO card and then find the holiday symbols hidden around the library. When all the symbols have been found, we will enter the child’s name in ...

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FONOM Board thanks Chief Foy and Chief Tod for Service

Recently, Chief Daniel Foy of the Timmins Police Service and Scott Tod of the North Bay Police Service announced their retirements. They have served their respective communities with exemplary dedication. Earlier this year, FONOM partnered with the Four Police Chiefs in Northeastern Ontario and created Bail Reform and Property Crime Taskforce (previously Catch n Release). President Danny Whalen commented, “Daniel ...

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Tuesday Morning News – December 5

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 6. Wind chill -21 in the morning and -8 in the afternoon. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 16. Wind chill -12 in the evening and -22 overnight. News Tidbits: Sub lovers will be pleased with the upcoming opening ...

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The Festival of Lights has Begun

17 homes in Wawa and three (3) in Michipicoten River Village “The Mission” have taken up the challenge to be the best lit house in Wawa. Competitors are: Wawa: 8 Darwin Avenue 116 Churchill Avenue 113 Superior Avenue 27 Birch Street 21 Maple Street 172 Regina Crescent 135 Regina Crescent 3 Beck Avenue 40 Churchill Avenue 33 Third Avenue 66 ...

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École St-Joseph volleyball squad shines in volleyball tournament

The co-ed team from École St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) traveled to École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) on November 21 to compete in a regional elementary school volleyball tournament. The squad, which included students from grades 6 to 8, won all nine of their matches and claimed 1st place in the coed category. With great teamwork and enthusiasm, the students showed that even if the ...

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Les Ours de l’école St-Joseph brillent au ballon-volant

L’équipe mixte de l’école St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) s’est déplacé à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) le 21 novembre pour compétitionner à un tournoi régional de ballon-volant des écoles élémentaires. La formation des Ours, qui comptait des élèves de la 6e à la 8e année, a remporté ses neuf matchs et ainsi remporter la 1e place dans la catégorie mixte. En faisant appel à ...

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Le besoin des banques alimentaires est en hausse, mais étonnamment, l’inflation n’en est pas la cause

Le Rapport sur la faim 2023 de Feed Ontario (FO) (anciennement connu sous le nom d’Association des banques alimentaires de l’Ontario) a été publié cette semaine. Le rapport est un outil bien organisé et convivial pour accéder aux statistiques sur l’utilisation des banques alimentaires. Le rapport de 2023 a confirmé que la faim n’est pas seulement un problème des grandes ...

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