The elevator in the Municipality of Wawa’s community centre has required more frequent repairs in recent years, impacting the accessibility of areas of the important facility. By investing federal Gas Tax funding in the purchase and installation of a vertical platform lift suitable for wheelchairs, the Municipality has ensured Wawa Community Centre can be safely and comfortably used by all ...
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Happenings at Wawa First United – November 25
Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 29 November 2020. Isaiah 64: 1-9 Tear open the heavens & come down. Psalm 80 : 1-7, 17-19 Shine upon us, shepherd of Israel. 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9 In every way, you have been enriched in Christ. Mark 13: 24-37 You will see the son ...
Read More »Ontario Hockey Federation Approves Modified Game Model for GOJHL 2020-21 Season
The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) has received approval from the Ontario Hockey Federation to proceed with 5-on-5 Modified Playing Rules for the 2020-2021 hockey season. Moving forward, the official start date for the season is set for January 15th, 2021, dependent on regional Public Health approval. Over the past four months, the GOJHL has worked with government officials, ...
Read More »2nd Annual Red Lock Campaign Begins in Algoma
The Group Health Centre’s HIV & AIDS Resource Program (HARP) are excited to get underway with the 2nd annual Red Lock Campaign. The goal of the Red Lock Campaign is to shift the conversation around what it’s like living with, or supporting someone living with HIV. The hope is to engage communities in Algoma with concepts that inspire empathy and ...
Read More »The Making Spirits Bright Campaign
Help Northern Credit Union bring holiday cheer to families –who deserve all the best this season! Supporting our communities is one of the most rewarding aspects of belonging to Northern Credit Union. This has been an unprecedented year for our communities, full of many challenges, but being part of Northern means that you are not alone. The Making Spirits Bright ...
Read More »SIU Releases Identity of Man Involved in Manitoulin Island Fatal Shooting
In accordance with the Special Investigations Unit’s name release policy which requires consent from next of kin, the Unit is now able to identify 60-year-old Gary Brohman of Gore Bay as one of the individuals who was fatally shot during an interaction on November 19, 2020. The other individual who was fatally wounded was Constable Marc Hovingh of the Ontario ...
Read More »SIU Continues Investigation into Fatal Shooting on Manitoulin Island
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate the circumstances yesterday on Manitoulin Island that led to the deaths of an Ontario Provincial Police officer and a 60-year-old man. The preliminary information indicates the following: On November 19, 2020, two OPP officers attended a property on Hindman Trail in Gore Bay after the property owner reported the presence of ...
Read More »L’école Saint-Joseph – engagée à masquer la faim!
Depuis plusieurs années, le concessionnaire Northern Lights Ford présente la campagne « Masquons la faim! » pour ramasser des dons de denrées alimentaires non périssables pour la banque alimentaire de Wawa. Cette année, cette initiative a dû s’adapter en fonction des restrictions actuelles. Grâce au dévouement de Mme Danette Mathias et Mme Lonna Rilley, employées de Northern Lights Ford, ...
Read More ȃcole Saint-Joseph joins effort to scare hunger
For several years, Wawa’s Northern Lights Ford dealership has held “Scares Hunder“ Campaign to collect non-perishable food items for Wawa’s Food Bank. This year, this initiative had to adapt to current health restrictions. Through their dedication, Ms. Danette Mathias and Ms. Lonna Rilley, Northern Lights Ford employees, this initiative was once again a great success. Every Tuesday morning ...
Read More »Teaching physical education and ensuring social distancing!
Is it possible to maintain social distancing while teaching physical education to a group of students? No problem! Mr. Brandon Vachon-Case, physical education teacher at École Saint-Joseph School (Wawa), designs and teaches his lessons while integrating preventive measures that take advantage of natural spaces. For example, on November 12, his class with grade 6 students took place ...
Read More »Enseigner l’éducation physique en période de distanciation !
Est-il possible de maintenir la distanciation sociale pendant l’enseignement du cours d’éducation physique? Pas de problème! M. Brandon Vachon-Case, enseignant d’éducation physique à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa), conçoit et offre ses cours en fonction des mesures de prévention qui met à profit les espaces naturels. Par exemple, le cours du 12 novembre avec les élèves de la 6e ...
Read More »Students enjoy giant format of Candy Land game!
A giant format of the Candy Land game? Yes, this is possible! Ms. Monique Gendron, grade 2 teacher at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa), with the support of the educator Ms. Manon Gagnon-Lévesque, had everything organized and decorated the class in a giant version of Candy Land! The giant turnstile identified challenges in French and mathematics. The revision exercises were carried ...
Read More »Un jeu de Candy Land en format géant pour les élèves!
Un jeu de Candy Land en format géant? Oui, c’est possible! Mme Monique Gendron, enseignante de 2e année à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa), avec l’aide de l’éducatrice Mme Manon Gagnon-Lévesque avaient tout organisé et décoré la classe en une version géante de Candy Land! Le tourniquet géant identifiait des défis en français et en mathématiques. La révision a été effectuée ...
Read More »FONOM to hold Virtual Annual Conference
With an increasing number of Covid-19 cases across the province, FONOM’s Board of Directors has opted to move the group’s 2021 Annual Conference online. Planning for the conference, which will be hosted by the City of Timmins, is now underway. The program will include the Board’s annual report and finances, engagement by senior levels of government, as well as a ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – Reign of Christ Sunday
Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 22 November 2020. Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24 God searches for the sheep; God judges between the fat & the lean. Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise all the earth! Ephesians 1: 15-23 May God give you a spirit of wisdom, revelation & hope. Matthew 25: ...
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