Nov 28, 2019 @ 08:29 –Afin de promouvoir les expressions francophones, l’enseignante Mme Stephanie McGregor a invité les élèves de l’École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) à participer à un concours donnant le sens à l’expression « Tire-toi une bûche ». Grâce à une démonstration dans le corridor le matin, plusieurs élèves ont déjà pu relever le défi. Félicitations aux gagnants de ...

Nov 28, 2019 @ 08:29 – In order to promote Francophone expressions, teacher Stephanie McGregor invited students from École secondaire Saint-Joseph to take part in a contest giving meaning to the French expression “Tire-toi une bûche“ (pull youself a log). Thanks to a demonstration in the school corridor in the morning, several students have already been able to take up the ...

Nov 28, 2019 @ 08:14 – This is a busy time of year for holiday parties at people’s homes and workplace. It is also a time of year when some people drink more than usual and get into accidents when operating a vehicle while under the influence. Whether you’re an employer hosting a company holiday party for your staff, or an ...

Nov 28, 2019 @ 08:03 – As part of the government’s plan to help businesses expand and allow consumers and commuters more choice, Vijay Thanigasalam, Parliamentary Assistant to Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, announced a 5-year e-scooter pilot that will begin on January 1, 2020. E-scooters have the potential to help hundreds of thousands of commuters get to transit connections, reduce ...

  This is the second year that Algoma Public Health is presenting a Public Health Champion award. The award is given to an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to population health in the Algoma district. Their passion is rooted in helping their community live a healthier life, regardless of age, income and socio-economic background The 2019 ...

Nov 28, 2019 @ 08:01 – Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education has announced five new measures to prevent and combat bullying in Ontario schools. Christina Mitas, MPP for Scarborough Centre and former teacher, will now advise Stephen Lecce on education matters with a focus on bullying prevention. A provincial strategy survey will be conducted to understand students’ experiences with bullying; training for educators ...

Nov 28, 2019 @ 08:01 – Jeff Burch, MPP for Niagara Centre and NDP critic for municipal affairs, released the following statement after the president of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario told a government committee Monday that municipalities are asking to be released from legal liability for dangerous drinking water as a result of the Ford government’s gutting of water ...

Teachers and education workers represented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) will participate in a one-day, province-wide full withdrawal of services on Wednesday, December 4, if a new agreement is not reached before then. The one-day strike will follow six days of information pickets and a limited withdrawal of administrative services that began November 26. The announcement of ...

Nov 28, 2019 @ 08:01 – Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife tabled a private member’s bill Wednesday to ensure that couples have a right to live together in long-term care as they age. The bill provides couples with the right upon admission to continue to live with their spouse or partner. The bill was inspired by couples across the province who have ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 13 this morning and minus 8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill near minus 14. News Tidbits – The Yukon Prospectors’ Association named Carl Schulze ‘Prospector ...

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of their Breach of Long Term Supervision Order.   Kenneth Froude is described as a 51 year old male, 5’11 (180 cm’s), 152 lbs, and (69 kgs), with brown eyes and greying hair.   ...

n: Nov 27, 2019 @ 23:55 – Hwy 101 is now open. Nov 27, 2019 @ 14:02 – Highway 101 is closed between Wawa and Chapleau due to poor weather conditions.

Nov 27, 2019 @ 23:55 – Hwy 11 is now open. Nov 27, 2019 @ 14:02 – Highway 11 is closed between North Bay and  New Liskeard due to weather.

Nov 27, 2019 @ 21:05 – Hwy 17 between Batchewana Wawa has been re-opened. #ONHwys Nov 27, 2019 @ 10:13 – Highway 17 is now closed between Wawa and Batchawana Bay due to weather condition.

Nov 27, 2019 @ 13:46 – Hwy 144 is now open. Nov 27, 2019 @ 13:46 – Hwy 144 is fully closed in both directions between Sudbury and Timmins due to weather.