Jun 22, 2018 @ 11:45 The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) would like to take the opportunity to congratulate Premier-designate Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Party with a majority win in the recent Ontario election. We are optimistic that the next four years will bring growth and confidence to our economy in Northern Ontario and across the Province. ...

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones : « Aujourd’hui, en cette Journée nationale des peuples autochtones, nous célébrons l’héritage unique et les cultures diverses des Premières Nations, des Inuits et de la Nation des Métis. Nous soulignons les contributions remarquables qu’ils apportent à notre pays. « Alors que nous ...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day: “Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the unique heritage and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and the tremendous contributions they make to this country. “As we celebrate Indigenous cultures and communities, we also acknowledge the oppression and discrimination Indigenous ...

En ce jour du solstice d’été − la journée la plus longue de l’année, soulignée pour son caractère spécial par de nombreuses communautés autochtones −, nous nous réunissons afin de célébrer la culture, le patrimoine et la contribution des peuples autochtones. C’est aussi La Journée nationale des peuples autochtones, l’occasion pour nous d’en apprendre davantage au sujet des diverses cultures et langues ...

Today, on the summer solstice—the longest day of the year and a special day marked by many Indigenous communities—we come together to celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. It is also National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time for all of us to learn more about the diverse cultures and languages of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples ...

Giving priority and attention to the emotions of people living with dementia is the key to restoring people’s capacity to live a meaningful life and communicate with family and caregivers says Dementia Care Matters, which is owned by The Salvation Army (Australia), an international charity. Dementia Care Matters is set to expand in Canada in the fall, 2018. Leveraging evidence ...

Jun 20, 2018 @ 10:37 This summer, the Algoma District School Board (ADSB) will offer students of all ages a variety of program options. These opportunities were outlined by ADSB Superintendents at the final board meeting held on Tuesday, June 12th. All of these summer learning opportunities, aside from VexIQ Summer Camp, are offered at no charge. eLearning Summer School  ...

Jun 20, 2018 @ 10:29 Le réseau régional à large bande du Nord-Est Supérieur (NSRBN) vise à construire un réseau à large bande dans chaque communauté pour améliorer la croissance économique, la résilience et l’accès amélioré aux services de santé et d’éducation. La disponibilité d’une bande passante adéquate et abordable pour tous les citoyens et les parties prenantes est importante ...

Jun 20, 2018 @ 10:27 The Northeast Superior Regional Broadband Network (NSRBN) is focused on building a broadband network in every community to improve economic growth, resiliency and improved access to health and education services. The availability of adequate and affordable broadband for all citizens and stakeholders is important to the future of the entire region. As part of the ...

Jun 20, 2018 @ 10:07   On Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 the Lady Dunn Health Centre’s Oncology Nurse, Louise Needham was on hand to receive a donation of 1600 handmade PICC Covers from École Publique l’Escalade. The Lady Dunn Health Centre extends a huge thank you to the teachers and students of École Publique l’Escalade for their generous donation.

  Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée mondiale des réfugiés : « En cette Journée mondiale des réfugiés, nous nous joignons à la communauté internationale pour reconnaître les gens à travers le monde qui ont été forcés de fuir leur foyer. Nous rendons hommage à la résilience et à la force des ...

Jun 19, 2018 @ 08:16     Dix élèves de l’école secondaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Wawa), accompagnés de Mme Carole Bouffard et M. James Stewart, se sont rendus au site historique du Fort William à Thunder Bay. Costumés comme des voyageurs arrivant au fort en 1815, les élèves se sont mis dans la peau des gens qui habitaient à l’époque de ...

Jun 19, 2018 @ 08:15     Ten students from École secondaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Wawa), along with teachers Ms. Carole Bouffard and Mr. James Stewart, made their way to the Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay. Dressed like voyageurs arriving to the fort in 1815, students were able to get a feel for what life was like during the ...

Jun 18, 2018 @ 15:21   Michipicoten First Nation, in partnership with the Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC), will be conducting a Juvenile Coregonine Seining Assessment in Quota Zone 11, around Lizard Islands, Leach Island, and Gargantua Harbour, and Quota Zone 09 off of Michipicoten White Sands beach.   The project will begin the last week of June and continue ...

Jun 18, 2018 @ 15:12 Summer is almost upon us and so is the annual summer wine tasting hosted by the LDHC Foundation.  Board members and staff have been busy planning a great event featuring 5 wines from around the world and 2 Northern Ontario craft beers.  Of course, there will also be tasty morsels to complement each beverage.   ...