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Audiences are advised to expect the unexpected at Fringe North 2021

The Fringe North Theatre Festival, proud member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals, is pleased to announce that this year’s festival will take place from August 19 – 22, 2021. This year marks the 5th annual Fringe Fest in Sault Ste. Marie, ON., and audiences are advised to expect the unexpected. Artist registrations are now officially closed, and the ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – June 30

Kaireen, Lorna & Maria are taking a break during July & August and will be distributing outlines for Morning Worship. July 4,  2021 Sixth after Pentecost 2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10     David is anointed King. Psalm 48                         God be praised in the city of Zion. 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10   My grace is sufficient; my power made perfect in weakness. Mark ...

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Thank you to – Emergency Services & Wawa

On November 27th 2020, events unfolded that have impacted the lives of two very dear friends. After 7 months of recovery and still a long road ahead of them, they were able to return to the scene at the Wawa Goose Hill.   At mile marker 1018, there has been a cross and flowers placed as a memorial to the ...

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Algoma District School Board reaffirms commitment to Indigenous partners and reconciliation, following discoveries of unmarked graves

The recent confirmation of 751 unmarked graves at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan and other unmarked grave discoveries at residential school sites across Canada over the past few weeks, have brought attention to the legacy and traumatic impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities. With over 150 residential school sites across Canada, we recognize ...

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Joint Statement of Commitment of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate on Documentation Transparency Regarding Residential Schools

June 24, 2021 We are two Catholic religious communities of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (commonly known as the Oblates) and were involved in operating many of the residential schools throughout Canada.  The Oblates operated 48 schools, including the Marieval Indian Residential School and the Kamloops Indian Residential School.  We remain deeply sorry for our involvement in residential schools ...

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L’ÉSC Trillium célèbre ses finissantes et finissants

Les élèves de la 12e année de l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) étaient à l’honneur le 22 juin lors d’une une célébration des finissantes et finissants en format virtuel. L’école a bonifié cette activité de reconnaissance avec la remise de certificats de mérites, de toges et mortiers, et autres éléments de valorisation. La cérémonie de remise des diplômes de l’ESC ...

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ÉSC Trillium celebrates its graduating students

Grade 12 students from École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) were celebrated on June 22 during a virtual graduating ceremony. The secondary schools enhanced this recognition event with the presentation of certificates of merit, graduation gowns and mortars, and other elements of appreciation to students. The ÉSC Trllium graduation ceremony can be viewed below.   “We wish our graduates a great ...

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Were you lucky? SSM Lotto Max Ticket shares MaxMillion Prize

After eight weeks and seventeen draws, the LOTTO MAX jackpot that was part of a Canadian lottery record top prize pool has finally been won!   There were two winning tickets – one sold in Toronto and the other sold in British Columbia – that will split last night’s (June 22, 2021) $70 million jackpot! Each ticket is worth an ...

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NPI Launches Regional Survey on Attitudes Towards Newcomers

Is your community welcoming? Northern Policy Institute has launched the first of six annual surveys to track changes in attitudes towards newcomers, visible minorities, and Indigenous Peoples in all regions of Northern Ontario.   The 2021 survey focuses on welcoming attitudes towards newcomers. In 2022 the survey will focus on reconciliation and welcoming attitudes towards Indigenous Peoples. The two surveys ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Morning Worship on Sunday 27 June, 2021 will be held in the Church at 11:00 a.m. PLEASE OBSERVE Safety Protocols: distancing, sanitizing, and wear a mask. If you cannot meet for Worship you might like to read the Scriptures for June 27th, 2021 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 1:1,17-27     David’s lament for Saul & Jonathan. Psalm 130                      Out of ...

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Little Black Book of Scams – Signaux d’Alarme

Le Bureau du Canada à publier « The Little Black Book of Scams » 2nd edition et est maintenant disponible en ligne à https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. L’information est très importante et devrait attirer l’intérêt de tous le monde. Dans les prochains mois ils y auras autres publications de escroqueries (une par semaine).  L’information sera retrouver dans le livre « The Little Black ...

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Little Black Book of Scams – Red Flags to look for

The Competition Bureau of Canada has published The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition and it is available online at https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. The information is invaluable and should be of interest to virtually everyone. Over the next few months, we will be publishing the information from The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition, one scam at a time. Last ...

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Harte Gold Reports COVID-19 Workplace Transmission at the Sugar Zone Mine

HARTE GOLD CORP. announced today its first COVID-19 workplace transmission at the Sugar Zone Mine (White River).  The Company is currently managing three cases of COVID-19 among employees at the Sugar Zone mine, two of which are asymptomatic.  Through workplace protocols, and in partnership with Algoma Public Health, contact tracing was completed to determine the potential for additional exposures. The ...

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Evening Vaccine Clinic – June 29th

A COVID-19 vaccine clinic will take place on the evening of Tuesday, June 29.   This clinic is for anyone who has not received the first dose of vaccine, including 12-17 year olds and their family members.   Please phone Wawa’s central booking line at 705-914-0464 Monday to Friday between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to book an appointment.

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Evening Vaccine Clinic – June 29th

A COVID-19 vaccine clinic will take place on the evening of Tuesday, June 29.   This clinic is for anyone who has not received the first dose of vaccine, including 12-17 year olds and their family members.   Please phone Wawa’s central booking line at 705-914-0464 Monday to Friday between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to book an appointment.

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