Over the past decades, we have witnessed and embraced the advancement of technology in cars, TVs, computers and cell phones. The list goes on and on. We have the opportunity to learn anything via reputable websites over the internet as well as YouTube videos. Although technology has changed, the night sky has appeared the same for countless millennia.   Back ...

The newly released Ontario 2020 budget sets a strong course forward for economic growth and recovery, but there is little in it that addresses the real needs of seniors. While there is a marked increase in health care investment and a promise to improve long-term care over the next few years, C.A.R.P.—A New Vision of Aging (also known as the Canadian ...

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said Doug Ford’s 2020 budget is waving a white flag in the battle against COVID-19, and telling people: you’re on your own. With Ontario on the brink of a health and economic disaster, Doug Ford’s budget doesn’t take any new actions to make everyday families safer or healthier. In fact, as the second wave of COVID-19 ...

La cheffe du NPD, Andrea Horwath, a déclaré que dans son budget 2020, Doug Ford lève les bras dans la bataille contre la COVID-19 et livre les gens à eux-mêmes. Alors que l’Ontario est au bord d’une catastrophe sanitaire et économique, le budget de Doug Ford ne prévoit aucune nouvelle mesure pour assurer la sécurité et la santé des familles ...

The Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance has released the 2020 Provincial Budget. It provides a three-year fiscal outlook for Ontario and this comes after being delayed by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic this Spring.  The budget touches on several economic scenarios related to the speed of economic growth but does not articulate a path forward toward a balanced ...

Finance Minister Rod Phillips released Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover — the next phase of a comprehensive action plan to respond to the serious health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Ontario’s Action Plan now sets out a total of $45 billion in support over three years to make available the necessary health resources to continue protecting people, deliver critical ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 12. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness late this evening. Low plus 4.   Status of COVID-19 cases in the Algoma District (from Algoma Public Health) Tested (1)  Confirmed cases Active cases Resolved cases (2) Deceased 55,737 47 4 43 0 Updated: November 6, 10:35 a.m. (1) That Algoma Public ...

Call and RSVP today for your place at the annual Legion “Senior’s Christmas Dinner”. Due to COVID-19 regulations, the meals will be offered over two days (with a limit of 50 diners per night). The nights are Sunday, November 29th and Monday, November 30th. Cocktails will be served at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Your ticket for ...

  Les élèves de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) se sont BOO-coup amusés le 30 octobre dernier lors de la célébration de l’Halloween en participant à une panoplie d’activités telles qu’une parade virtuelle, des concours de costumes et une partie de Bingo virtuelle via Teams! La journée était tellement remplie d’activités, qu’un de nos amis s’est même endormi! Les accrochages avec la ...

  École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) students had a BOO-tiful day on October 30 as they were offered a wide array of Halloween activities such as a virtual parade, costume contests, and a virtual Bingo game via Teams! The day was so packed with activities that one of our friends even fell asleep! Minor technology issues did not dampen the fun or ...

  Les élèves de 9e année de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) inscrits au cours de géographie ont participé tout récemment à une course « géocache ». M. Kevin Auger, enseignant à l’école, avait peinturé des roches en jaune pour ensuite les placer à quatre endroits différents. Sous chaque roche se trouvait les lettres nécessaires pour former un mot. Ayant appris à utiliser ...

  Grade 9 students at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) enrolled in the geography course recently participated in a “geocache” race. Mr. Kevin Auger, teacher at the school, painted rocks yellow before placing them in four different locations. Under each rock could be found the letters needed to form a word. Having learned to use a GPS to navigate, the students ...

   Que faire à l’heure du dîner pendant les journées pluvieuses et froides? Les élèves de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ainsi que leurs enseignants ont décidé de consacrer cette période de temps pour se tenir en forme. Pour ce faire, quoi de mieux que le saut à la corde parmi des amis! Plaisir et rires sont assurés!

  What to do at lunch time on a rainy and cold day? The students and staff at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) decided to dedicate this period of time to improving their physical fitness and remaining healthy. To do this, what could be better than skipping rope among friends! Fun and laughter are guaranteed!