Do you have questions about Asian carps? Are you concerned about how they could impact the Great Lakes if they were to establish? If so, then join the Invasive Species Centre on Wednesday, March 3rd at 1 PM EST for an information session as part of the Ontario Invasive Species Forum. This information session will focus on Canadian research surrounding risk assessments, non-physical barrier ...
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Indigenous Art Online Auction to Help Change Lives Through Learning
In continuation of the recent virtual Community Partners’ Evening, which took place in January 2021, Confederation College is getting ready to launch part two of the at-home experience with an Indigenous Art Online Auction on February 26-28th. “The in-person auction of past Community Partners’ Evening events has always featured Indigenous works from our print collection,” said Kathleen Lynch, President. “They ...
Read More »Nipigon has positive cases of COVID-19
February 26, 2021 We are taking this opportunity to inform the people of Nipigon and surrounding area that there are positive cases in our community. It is imperative that we follow Public Health directives to curb the spread of COVID19 transmission in our community. As you are aware the Province of Ontario is seeing the spread of VOCs (Variants of ...
Read More »The LDHC Foundation Thanks Nick and Lia Veldt
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Lia Veldt celebrated her 93rd birthday and Nick and Lia Veldt celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Since birthday and wedding anniversary celebrations are not possible during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. & Mrs. Veldt have decided to make a donation of $1,000 to the LDHC Foundation as a way to mark these special occasions. What ...
Read More »Mixed Curling Standings – February 25
Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 5 5 HOFFMANN, Jim 2 3 4 HALL, Dave 3 2 5 LESCHISHIN, Mark 3 2 5 TURMELLE, Katherine 5 0 5 Games -March 4, 2021 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Bye LESCHISHIN TURMELLE TERRIS HOFFMANN HALL
Read More »École Saint-Joseph students stand out in Legion’s Remembrance Day Poster Contest
This year, students from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) entered the Legion’s Remembrance Day Poster Contest. Under the guidance of elementary school teacher Kirk Whitlock and high school teacher Annette Lytwenko, the students developed and created beautiful black and white and colour posters. Among the winners were ten students from Saint-Joseph school! The following students from ES Saint-Joseph claimed the ...
Read More »Des élèves de Saint-Joseph se démarquent dans le concours d’affiches du Jour du souvenir de la Légion
Cette année, les élèves de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont participé au concours annuel des affiches du Jour du souvenir de la Légion. Sous la direction de M. Kirk Whitlock, enseignant à l’élémentaire, et de Mme Annette Lytwenko, enseignante au secondaire, les élèves ont élaboré et créé de magnifiques affiches en noir et blanc et en couleurs. Parmi les gagnants, ...
Read More »FWFN, NAN Call for Action to Support Pandemic Response in Thunder Bay as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Fort William First Nation (FWFN) Chief Peter Collins and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler are calling on all levels of government, relevant agencies and organizations to take decisive action as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the City of Thunder Bay, a major hub for communities across Northwestern Ontario. “Fort William First Nation, is in full support ...
Read More »Algoma District School Board Student Trustees for 2021 / 2022 School Year Appointed
The Algoma District School Board (ADSB) approved the appointment of three Student Trustees for the 2021/2022 school year: Annika Morrison from Michipicoten High School in Wawa, Shail Giroux from Korah Collegiate and Manook Wilson from Elliot Lake Secondary School as Indigenous Student Trustee, for the Algoma District School Board, effective August 1, 2021. Annika Morrison is currently a Grade 11 ...
Read More »Motion Launches Initiative to Help Seniors Age in Place Safely
Motion (formerly Motion Specialties) – Canada’s largest local provider of mobility and home accessibility solutions like stairlifts, wheelchairs, adjustable beds, walkers and bathroom safety items – is pleased to launch a new initiative called Safe at Home by Motion. Falls are the most common preventable injury and remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among seniors (Public Health Agency of ...
Read More »New program to create huge increase in PSW training at Ontario’s colleges
The new accelerated training program for personal support workers (PSWs) announced today by the provincial government will produce a huge increase in the PSW training at Ontario’s colleges. “This is a major step to help fill the demand for personal support workers in our community,” Ron Common, Sault College President “It’s an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in a new ...
Read More »Red Pine to Acquire Remaining Interest in Wawa Gold Project
Red Pine Exploration Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive securities purchase agreement with the holders of the partnership interests in Citabar Limited Partnership, which will result in Red Pine consolidating a 100% ownership in the Wawa Gold Project located near Wawa, Ontario. All amounts in this press release are denominated in Canadian dollars. Highlights: Red Pine ...
Read More »Speakers announced for Ontario mining health and safety conference
On April 14, 2021, Workplace Safety North (WSN) expects to host 500 online attendees at its annual Mining Health and Safety Conference. The event brings together Ontario’s mining industry to share knowledge and innovations regarding safety programs and hazards specific to mining. Usually the three-day in-person Sudbury event is sold out, but this year the conference is being ...
Read More »Happening at Wawa First United Church – Second Sunday of Lent
Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 28 February 2021- Lent 2 Genesis 17: 1-7, 15-16 The covenant between Abram, Sarai & God. Psalm 22: 23-31 You have not hidden your face, O God. Romans 4: 13-25 God’s promise rests on grace & faith. Mark 8: 31-38 Those who lose their life ...
Read More »STOLEN: Do you know the whereabouts of Grand Garden’s catering trailer? UPDATE Found
Feb 23, 2021 at 22:48 Thank you for the support!! TRAILER FOUND!! We appreciate all the tips and one tip led to the discovery at a downtown/central area by St. Georges Ave! The interior was stripped but that’s ok considering! Thankfully the moron who put the tarp on did a bad job and left the front exposed! ...
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