Algoma District School Board (ADSB) held their Inaugural Meeting on December 8th. Jennifer Sarlo was acclaimed and will continue in her role as Chair of the Board as was Brent Rankin who will continue in his position as Vice Chair. Chair Jennifer Sarlo – This will be Jennifer’s ninth year as Chair of the ADSB. Jennifer was first elected as ...
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FedNor invests $5 million into Tenaris to create 75 full-time jobs
Advanced manufacturing is a cornerstone of Canada’s economy, producing important goods for the domestic and international markets while supporting well-paying jobs for Canadians across the country. As technology transforms manufacturing, Canadian companies are innovating and modernizing their processes to stay on the cutting edge. This involves transforming operations, adopting advanced automated equipment, investing in research and maintaining a highly-skilled workforce. ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Third Sunday of Advent
Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for December 13th, 2020. Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11 The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Psalm 126 Sow in tears; reap in joy. or Luke 1: 47-55 Song of Mary. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24 Rejoice, always; pray without ceasing. John 1: 6-8, 19-28 John ...
Read More »Students create stress balls
In her role as a social worker for the Consortium pour les élèves du nord de l’Ontario (CÉNO), Ms. Sophie Caron visits students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) on a regular basis. During her visits, Ms. Caron leads sessions designed to help students to better manage stress and anxiety. During her last visit, Ms. Sophie met grade 4 students ...
Read More »On confectionne des balles anti-stress
Dans son rôle de travailleuse sociale au Consortium pour les élèves du nord de l’Ontario (CÉNO), Mme Sophie Caron rend visite aux élèves de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) sur une base régulière. Lors de ses visites, Mme Caron anime des sessions pour gérer le stress et l’anxiété. Lors de sa dernière visite, Mme Sophie a rencontré les élèves de ...
Read More »Men’s Curling Standings – December 7
Team Rank Wins GP LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 3 3 TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 3 1 3 FAHRER, Tom 3 1 3 McCOY, Joe 3 1 3 MITRIKAS, Eric 6 0 3 Game Schedule for December 14 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS McCOY LESCHISHIN FAHRER BUMSTEAD TERRIS
Read More »Algoma Region – Are you Up for the Challenge?
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) challenges you to be a part of a solution. With the launch of the “Up For The Challenge” section on their website, SSMIC has consolidated national and global challenges and competitions for you to tackle. The website will eventually feature local challenges that are specific to the Algoma region. SSMIC is currently ...
Read More »Marathon FHT – 3 Positive Cases of COVID-19
The Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) and the North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH) are announcing the 8th, 9th and 10th positive cases of COVID-19 in Marathon. All patients who have tested positive for the virus have been contacted by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and are self-isolating at home to prevent further spread of the virus. The ...
Read More »Déclaration d’Erin O’Toole à l’occasion du triste anniversaire de la tuerie de l’École polytechnique
L’hon. Erin O’Toole, le chef des conservateurs du Canada et de l’Opposition officielle, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du triste anniversaire de la tuerie de l’École polytechnique : « Le 6 décembre 1989, un meurtrier misogyne, animé d’une horrible haine, est venu briser les rêves de jeunes femmes qui avaient toute la vie devant elles. « Ce jour-là, le Canada ...
Read More »Statement from Erin O’Toole on the sad anniversary of the massacre at the École polytechnique
The Hon. Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, issued the following statement on the sad anniversary of the massacre at the École polytechnique: “On December 6, 1989, a misogynist murderer, towering with horrible hate, broke the dreams of young women who had their whole lives ahead of them. “On that day, Canada was the victim of ...
Read More »Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on December 5, 2020
In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today: “As the resurgence of COVID-19 activity continues in Canada, we are tracking a range of epidemiological indicators to monitor where the disease is most active, where it is spreading and how it is impacting the health of Canadians ...
Read More »Barrick Gold issues Update on Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is asking anyone who worked as part of the underground shift (employees and contractors) during any of the following dates and shifts noted below to immediately go into self-isolation at home. November 21 – Day Shift November 22 – Day Shift November 23 – Day Shift November 24 – Day Shift November 25 ...
Read More »Learning grammar in a virtual escape room!
Who says grammar cannot be fun?! Grade 7 and 8 students at École St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) had the unique opportunity to review and improve their grasp of adverbs while escaping from a virtual escape room! Despite the pandemic, the school staff is seeking fun and rewarding ways to support the learning of their students.
Read More »Une évasion virtuelle pour apprendre la grammaire
Qui a dit que la grammaire n’était pas amusante ?! Les élèves de 7e et 8e année à l’école St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) ont travaillé les adverbes en s’échappant d’une salle d’évasion virtuelle! Malgré la pandémie, le personnel scolaire trouve des moyens amusants et enrichissants pour appuyer l’apprentissage des élèves du CSC Nouvelon.
Read More »MPP Michael Mantha Joins Jordan Cheff in taking the plunge this Sunday
As a born and bred Northern Ontarian, Michael Mantha, NDP MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin, knows the inestimable value of access to clean, safe freshwater. “Here in Algoma-Manitoulin it is right outside our door and all around us,” Mantha said. When Mantha heard about an outstanding initiative undertaken by Jordan Cheff from Sudbury, Mantha was ready to “plunge in” to help. Jordan ...
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