Dear Wawa, The T. A. Webb quote “A burden shared is a burden halved” has come to mind often since Gord passed in mid-October. The comfort and support given so generously to our family through kind words, gentle check ins, acts of kindness, warm hugs, beautiful cards, and meaningful donations has been so appreciated both in the moment and with ...
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SJD Spaghetti Supper: A Huge Success!
On Wednesday, December 6th, Sir James Dunn Public School hosted a Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser. The supper was held at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre and we are elated to say that we welcomed approximately 150 people for in-person dining and an additional 60 for take-out. This event was a fundraiser for our Grade 7/8 class trip. While fundraising was the ...
Read More »Men’s Curling Standings – December 12
Team Rank Wins GP LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 5 6 TERRIS, Tom 1 5 6 FAHRER, Tom 3 4 6 McCOY, Joe 3 4 6 HALE, Ron 5 4 6 MITRIKAS, Eric 6 2 6 TERRIS, Spencer 7 1 6 REID, Michael 8 0 6 Game Schedule for December 18 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 FAHRER MITRIKAS LESHISHIN ...
Read More »Mixed Curling Standings – December 7
Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 5 5 BUCKELL, Chris 2 4 5 FAHRER, Tom 2 4 5 HALL, Dave 2 4 4 McCoy, Joe 5 3 4 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 2 5 GLOVER, Justine 7 1 4 RAINVILLE, Heather 7 1 5 SWITZER, Anya 7 1 4 CORLEY, Sarah 7 0 5 STOYCHOFF, Peter 10 0 4 Game ...
Read More »Les élèves de l’ÉSC Trillium soutiennent la banque alimentaire de Chapleau
Motivés à faire une différence dans la communauté de Chapleau, des élèves de l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) ont tout récemment prêté main forte aux personnes responsables de la banque alimentaire de Chapleau. À l’approche du congé de Noël, Pastor Dan et son équipe de bénévoles sont débordés. Ils ont grandement apprécié cet appui pour préparer, rassembler et ...
Read More ȃSC Trillium students support the Chapleau Food Bank
Motivated to make a difference in the Chapleau community, students from École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) recently lent a hand to the people in charge of the Chapleau Food Bank. With the Christmas holidays just around the corner, Pastor Dan and his team of volunteers were overstretched and really appreciated the support they received to prepare, assemble, and ...
Read More »Wawa Ladies Curling – December 7
RANK WINS G.P. TAVELLA, Debbie 1 4 4 BONITZKE, Wendy 2 3 5 LESCHISHIN, Barb 2 3 3 SPENCER, Diane 2 3 5 BLANCHET, Emma 5 2 5 BUSSINEAU, Denise 5 2 3 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 5 2 4 LOWE, Cheri 5 2 5 MATHIAS, Danette 5 2 5 PARSONS, Rochelle 5 2 4 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 11 1 3 TREMBLAY, Cheryl ...
Read More »Men’s Curling Standings – December 5
Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 5 5 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 4 5 FAHRER, Tom 3 3 5 McCOY, Joe 3 3 5 HALE, Ron 5 3 5 MITRIKAS, Eric 5 2 5 TERRIS, Spencer 7 1 5 REID, Michael 8 0 5 Game Schedule for December 11, 2023 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 LESCHISHIN FAHRER ...
Read More »Des filles de la 9e de l’ÉS Saint-Joseph se sensibilisent aux métiers
Le 26 octobre dernier, des filles de la 9e année de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont pu se rendre à Timmins pour participer à une activité de sensibilisation aux métiers. Celle-ci leur était offerte par le Collège Boréal à Timmins, en partenariat avec les conseils scolaires de langue française du Nord et Compétences Ontario. Cette activité a permis ...
Read More »Grade 9 girls from École secondaire Saint-Joseph learn about the trades
On October 26, grade 9 girls from École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) travelled to Timmins to take part in a career awareness activity. The activity was offered by Collège Boréal in Timmins, in partnership with the northern French-language school boards and Skills Ontario. This activity offered the girls the opportunity to explore various career possibilities and take part in ...
Read More »Ontario Maintains Strong International Standing in Math, Reading and Science
Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results: “I am proud to share that the PISA 2022 results released this morning show that Ontario has maintained its strong international standing in math, reading and science. Students across the province are the best educated in Canada and the world. In ...
Read More »Thirteen Grand Prize winners announced in the first ever Split the Pot Lottery supporting Ontario hospitals
On Friday morning, we announced 13 winners who each took home a share of the Grand Prize from the first ever Split the Pot Lottery. This lottery supports 22 Ontario hospital partners, giving ticket buyers the opportunity to share in the winnings and be part of the largest partnered fundraising initiative in the province. The Jackpot reached an incredible $1,242,430 ...
Read More »Algoma Youth Wellness Hub launches virtual services in the Algoma District
The Algoma Youth Wellness Hub in coordination with Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO), a leading provider of mental health and wellness solutions for youth is pleased to announce the launch of its virtual services. In response to the changing landscape of our fast-paced world, the Algoma Youth Wellness Hub is committed to delivering accessible and convenient mental health support through ...
Read More »FONOM Board thanks Chief Foy and Chief Tod for Service
Recently, Chief Daniel Foy of the Timmins Police Service and Scott Tod of the North Bay Police Service announced their retirements. They have served their respective communities with exemplary dedication. Earlier this year, FONOM partnered with the Four Police Chiefs in Northeastern Ontario and created Bail Reform and Property Crime Taskforce (previously Catch n Release). President Danny Whalen commented, “Daniel ...
Read More ȃcole St-Joseph volleyball squad shines in volleyball tournament
The co-ed team from École St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) traveled to École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) on November 21 to compete in a regional elementary school volleyball tournament. The squad, which included students from grades 6 to 8, won all nine of their matches and claimed 1st place in the coed category. With great teamwork and enthusiasm, the students showed that even if the ...
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