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LSPP – Meet the Naturalist & Art in the Park

Jul 15, 2023 at 08:05 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: RAPTUROUS RAPTORS – Being the deadliest bird in the sky doesn’t mean life is a breeze. Join Stuart to learn more about how birds of prey hunt and why their role in the local ecosystem is vital to healthy forest communities. Drop-in: ...

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Kingsview Minerals Initial Drilling Results Confirm Critical Metals Targets at Echum Project

Kingsview Minerals Ltd. is pleased to announce the first results from the recently completed initial drill program at its 13,056-hectare gold-silver and critical metals Echum Project in Wawa, Ontario. Adjacent to Alamos’ Island Gold Mine and Argonaut’s Magino Gold Deposit, this property totals 7,691 hectares and includes greenstones and banded iron formations. ). Initial drilling focused on testing the upper ...

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Les élèves de l’ÉSC Trillium tirent profit d’un stage coop

À la fin du mois de juin, les élèves de l’ÉSC Trillium (Chapleau) qui ont complété un stage en Éducation coopérative (COOP) durant la dernière année scolaire ont pu remercier leurs employeurs lors d’un dîner d’appréciation. Par le biais de cette activité, les élèves ont eu l’occasion de remettre un certificat ainsi qu’un petit cadeau aux diverses entreprises qui les ...

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ÉSC Trillium students benefit from COOP placement

At the end of June, students from ÉSC Trillium (Chapleau) who had completed a Cooperative Education (COOP) placement over the course of the school year were able to thank their employers during an appreciation dinner. At this event, the students presented a certificate and a small gift to the various companies that welcomed them with open arms over the past ...

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LSPP – Meet the Naturalist: Anishinaabe Moon Cycle Teachings

Meet the Naturalist: Anishinaabe Moon Cycle Teachings July 12th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre The moon phases coincide     with the cycle of Mother Earth has traditionally taught the Anishinaabeg how to live with the seasons.   From animal migration patterns to the ripening of edible plants, visit Zane to learn about what the      ...

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Merci des finissants de l’École secondaire Saint-Joseph

L’École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) remercie vivement ses nombreux partenaires qui ont fait preuve de générosité en offrant des bourses aux finissantes et finissants. Ces bourses furent remises aux élèves méritants lors de la cérémonie des finissants tenue le 28 juin.   Un grand merci aux donateurs suivants : Madame la Gouverneure Générale Madame la Lieutenante-gouverneure Wawa Dental Centre B.L Plumbing & ...

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Thank you from the graduates of École secondaire Saint-Joseph

École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) warmly thanks its many partners who have shown their generosity by offering scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships were awarded to deserving students during the graduation ceremony held on June 28. Many thanks to the following donors: Madam Governor General Madam Lieutenant Governor Wawa Dental Center B.L Plumbing & Heating Wawa Rent All & Repair Wesdome ...

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LSPP – Meet the Naturalist: Gone Batty with Bats

Meet the Naturalist: Gone Batty with Bats July 11th, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 – 3:00 Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Our bats don’t turn into vampires or suck blood, but they still rule our night skies. Join Kaitlyn to discover why bats are important to the LSPP ecosystem and what you can do to help our bat populations nation-wide.  

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LSPP – Meet the Naturalist: Backcountry 101

Meet the Naturalist: Backcountry 101 July 10th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Calling all paddlers, hikers, and everyone in between! Meet Celeste to get inspired for your next camping trip in the backcountry of Lake Superior Provincial Park.

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LSPP – A tale of fire & Ice, The Wolves of Southern Algoma

Meet the Naturalist: Lake Superior – a tale of fire and ice July 7th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Join Anna to explore Lake Superior’s exciting geological past. Learn how Lake Superior came to be and discover the many ways the past has shaped the present landscape.   Exploration Station: Incredible Insects Drop-in: 1:00 – ...

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Broken Autism Program Suffers Another Setback

The Ford autism program’s slow rollout, unstable funding, and unscientific funding caps has led a major GTA service provider to stop providing crucial autism services. Parents are once again left scrambling to find therapy for their kids. In this case the closure is at ErinoakKids, the largest core services provider in Ontario.   Core services in the Ontario Autism Program ...

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LSPP – Meet the Naturalist: Birding Citizen Science

Meet the Naturalist: The Flight of the Peregrine July 6th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre How many times have you come across a feathered friend in the park that you could not identify? Join Stuart to learn how to become a citizen scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important!

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Ford’s Conservatives force closure of autism service

MPP Monique Taylor (Hamilton Mountain), Official Opposition Critic for Children, Community and Social Services, issued the following statement after Ontario’s largest children’s treatment centre has been forced to discontinue its fee-for-service autism program, leaving families high-and-dry: “Ford’s Conservatives created this mess with their underinvestment in publicly funded autism programs, which help treatment centres like ErinoakKids deliver both clinical support as ...

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