Netmizaagamig Nishnaabeg will go to the polls tomorrow, Saturday, November 27th, 2021. Louis Kwissiwa, a community leader who has sat as a council member in his community for the past 8 years is seeking to become the next chief of his community. Kwissiwa says, “the strength and unity among our people will be what I rely on as the elected ...

Florence MacLean, one of the original Directors of Northern Policy Institute (NPI) and the CAO of the Township of Manitouwadge is taking over as Chair of the Board at NPI. MacLean rejoined the NPI Board in 2019 after having stepped down to accept a position with the federal government. She will be taking over from Pierre Bélanger who is moving ...

On Tuesday, Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General Mary Simon delivered her first Speech from the Throne.   “The Métis Nation of Ontario is pleased to see a strong, female Indigenous leader in this role and looks forward to working with Governor General Simon, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal government Cabinet in the months to come,” said MNO President ...

Dans le cours de sciences, les élèves de la 7e/8e de l’École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont relevé le défi de concevoir et de construire une niche pour de petits animaux de compagnie. Dirigés par leur enseignante Mme Ashley Hunt-Robinson, les élèves ont procédé à ce projet stimulant qui comprenait plusieurs éléments dont la conception d’un plan de fabrication, la recherche de ...

In their science class, grade 7 and 8 students from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) took up the challenge of designing and building a shelter for small animals. Under the guidance of their teacher Ms. Ashley Hunt-Robinson, the students carried out this stimulating project which included several steps such as designing a manufacturing plan, finding construction materials, gathering tools, taking measurements as ...

Studies confirm that yoga can be beneficial and have a wellness effect on the health and well-being of teenagers. In order to support her students at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), teacher Ms. Annette Lytwenko has made this a winning practice and regularly offers short yoga sessions. Students love this activity and are benefiting both physically and emotionally. Among the findings, ...

Des études confirment que le yoga peut être bénéfique et avoir un effet de bien-être sur la santé des adolescents. Dans le but d’appuyer ses élèves à l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), l’enseignante Mme Annette Lytwenko en a fait une pratique gagnante et offrent régulièrement de courtes sessions de yoga. Les élèves adorent et retirent des bénéfices sur le plan physique ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is welcoming the announcement today that the provincial government will share resource extraction revenues with Northern Ontario municipalities. Announced by Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, this new revenue-sharing arrangement will see funding dispersed to municipalities to help offset costs associated with repairing and maintaining local infrastructure ...

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    It is with such great pride that Wawa, Ontario’s Morgandy Leadbetter was crowned as the 15th Miss North Ontario Regional Canada Scholarship Pageant winner for 2021. During a pandemic, the incredible group of empowered young women together raised an explosive donation of $40,000.00 for NOFCC Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer. 1st Runner-up was Greater Sudbury’s Ava ...

The Group Health Centre’s HIV & AIDS Resource Program (HARP) is proud to announce the launch of its 2021 Red Lock Campaign in recognition of HIV Awareness Week during the week of November 24 and World AIDS Day, which is internationally recognized on December 1st! The theme for World AIDS Day this year is End inequalities. End AIDS. End pandemics. ...

In-person Worship Services will continue on November 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., the First Sunday of Advent. All are welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. The Christmas Star of Lights will shine above the front door of the Church during the Advent Season. It is not too late if you would like to purchase a bulb in memory of someone ...

  Angus Gold Inc. is pleased to announce the first set of assay results from its ongoing drill program at the Golden Sky Project in Wawa, Ontario. Results from twelve (12) holes totalling 2,295 metres from the 20,000-metre drilling program were successful in confirming high-grade mineralization and have shown the potential for the expansion on the Dorset Deformation Zone. Holes ...

Algoma Public Health is sad to report that over the last week, five (5) deaths have been confirmed related to COVID-19.  This brings the total to 14 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Out of respect for all families, no further information is being shared. These tragic losses highlight the seriousness of this virus. Algoma Public Health commends all ...

HARTE GOLD CORP. announces that it has been advised that BNP Paribas (“BNPP”) has assigned its rights and obligations in its capacity as lender under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement made as of August 28, 2020 (as amended to the date hereof, the “Credit Agreement”) and the Forbearance Agreement made as of July 30, 2021 (as amended to the ...