Northern Policy Institute (NPI) is recruiting board members this fall! Come be part of a team that works for the sustainable economic growth of Northern Ontario communities.   Northern Policy Institute is Northern Ontario’s independent think tank. We perform research, collect and disseminate evidence, and identify policy opportunities to support the growth of sustainable Northern Ontario communities. Our operations are ...

Dear Algoma District School Board Families, As we have communicated, secondary and elementary teachers in Ontario are currently taking part in a legal job action, meaning they are able to withdraw services, up to and including a full withdrawal—strike. Current job action being taken by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) ...

The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, today issued the following statement on Bell Let’s Talk Day: “Bell Let’s Talk Day is an opportunity for Canadians to raise awareness of the reality of mental health challenges. These challenges can take many forms and can impact people in so many ways. Mental health affects us ...

Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, issued the following statement recognizing Bell Let’s Talk Day: “Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day and Canadians across the country are joining in on the conversation about mental health. Every year, more than 1 million people in Ontario experience a mental ...

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) received notice yesterday from the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) that its members will be engaging in a one-day, province-wide strike on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.  As a result, all elementary and secondary schools in the HSCDSB will be closed to students on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.  “OECTA represents teachers in all ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church at 705-856-2926.       THRIFT SHOP       Thurs.  Jan.   30    5 – 9         Fri.      Jan.   31   1 – 4 & 5:30- 8:30        Sat.      Feb.   01   9 – ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement on Bell Let’s Talk Day: “Every year, more than one million people in Ontario struggle with a mental health problem or illness. Mental health challenges can affect those closest to us – family members, friends, colleagues, and even ourselves. Today on Bell Let’s Talk Day, let’s make sure those struggling with mental ...

Preparations for the Wawa Ladies Curling Bonspiel have begun.  The bonspiel will take place on March 27 – 29, 2020.  The theme is Fantastic Foursomes.  The cost to register is $220.00 and if it is received by March 3rd, 2020 your team will be entered into a draw for $100.00. To register please contact Amanda Huff at (705) 856-1384 or ...

Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding further escalation to a one-day province-wide strike by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA): “Teacher union leaders have yet again demonstrated their disregard for parents in this province by directing their members to not show up to work. Union leaders are prepared to stand up for things like ...

Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities issued the following joint statement on the province’s ongoing response to the emerging issue of the 2019 novel coronavirus: “The health and well-being of Ontarians, including our postsecondary students and faculty from Canada and abroad, is our number one priority. Dr. David Williams, ...

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding further escalation by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO): “Teacher union leaders once again are breaking their promise to parents as they proceed with a full one-day withdrawal of services, province-wide. The consequences of union-led escalation are real, as families are forced to find child care on short notice. Repeated escalation ...

Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 9 11 TERRIS, Tom 2 8 10 LESCHISHIN, Mark 3 7 11 MITRIKAS, Erik 4 5 11 RODY Ron 4 5 11 McCOY, Joe 6 4 11 TERRIS, Travis – ESC 7 3 11 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 8 2 10 Next Games begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3rd. Ice 1 Ice 2 ...

1945 – 2020 Following a series of health challenges, Gord died at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the age of 74.  He is survived by his wife, Jane, his sister, Dyan (Norm MacLean), his nephew, Chris (Mariecar Brown, Madeline, and Eric) and by his extended family. During his life, Gord worked as an industrial ...

Jan 27, 2020 at 08:15 – Did you know Wawa has two youth groups meeting on Sunday and Monday evenings? Youth in grades 8 to 12 are invited to come out to the Timeout Senior Youth program on Sundays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Calvary Pentecostal Church (12 Government Rd). Come play games, like pool, foosball, ping pong, or Xbox, ...

Today (January 27th, 2020), Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed that the wife of the province’s first case of Wuhan novel coronavirus has tested positive for the virus at Ontario’s public health laboratory. Since arriving in Toronto with her husband, this individual has been in self-isolation. “We are working alongside Toronto Public Health, who has been in ...