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Leadership, engagement communautaire et excellence sportive

Delaney Schumacher, élève de la 12e année de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), se démarque par sa fiabilité, son sourire et sa persévérance devant les défis. Grandement appréciée par ses pairs et le personnel de l’école, Delaney réussit à bien équilibrer son horaire et maximise ainsi sa participation aux activités scolaires et communautaires.   Toujours de bonne humeur, Delaney a toujours ...

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Mine rescue skills put to the test at annual Provincial Competition

From June 13 to 16, Ontario Mine Rescue hosted the provincial competition at the Canadian Gypsum Company (CGC) Hagersville Mine.  The winners were announced at an awards ceremony in Hamilton on the final evening.   “We’re very proud to announce that Lakeshore Gold Timmins West-Bell Creek Mines came out on top,” says Ted Hanley, Vice-President for Ontario Mine Rescue. “This ...

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Proposed settlement reached in 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation

On June 17, 2023, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund leadership and representatives of the governments of Canada and Ontario attended a ceremony and announced a proposed out-of-court settlement in the outstanding litigation around the 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty. Negotiators for the parties have reached a proposed settlement that includes contributions from both Canada and Ontario, for a total settlement ...

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Algoma Steel Reports Fatal Incident

Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or the “Company”), regrets to report a fatal incident involving an employee of a contractor who was retained to perform specialized maintenance work. On the afternoon of June 15th, the worker lost consciousness while cleaning an out-of-service gas line. Algoma Steel Emergency Services personnel responded immediately with assistance from Sault Ste. ...

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Argonaut Gold Achieves First Gold Pour at its Magino Mine in Northern Ontario

Argonaut Gold Inc. has announced the first gold pour at its Magino Mine on June 14th, 2023. Process plant ramp-up remains on schedule with commercial production expected in the third quarter of 2023. Magino is Argonaut’s first Canadian operation and is located in Dubreuilville, Ontario. “We are proud of the Argonaut team for delivering Canada’s newest gold mine. The Magino ...

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Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly rejecting the Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement

The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly have unanimously passed a resolution on Day 2 of the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly on June 8, rejecting the Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement between the Métis Nation of Ontario and Canada in its current form. The 39 Anishinabek First Nations continue to assert that they are the only holders of inherent rights and ...

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Government Response on Proximity Principle Expected by Mid-October

Groups that travelled to Queen’s Park last week for the reading of their petition asking the Provincial government to adopt a Proximity Principle requiring that high-level radioactive waste be managed close to where it is generated may wait until mid-October to hear to back from the Provincial government. The government has 24 sitting days to respond to petitions presented in ...

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Mayor Hart – June 2nd Update

June 2, 4:45pm UPDATE Our current status remains ‘NO THREAT’ The outlook for the next 72 hours is ‘no change’. The sprinkler system is still being expanded. Please slow down and use caution when driving over the hoses that are crossing streets. Cones and ramps and signs are in place. ************************************************* While our condition remains stable and no threat the ...

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Ladies Golf – May 31st

(81 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Valerie Levesque, Chantal Turcotte, Edith Lecesque – 36 2nd : Rachael Korytko-Amos, Meghan Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko – 38 3rd : Guylaine Domich, Suzanne Lacasse, Alexis Alexopoulos – 38 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : Channelle Charron, Sue Lord, Ashley Coombs – 41 2nd : Anna-Lisa Kloakers, Kim Melbourne, Spare – 42 3rd : Marcie DLF, Cassie ...

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Mayor Hart – June 1st Update

There is still NO THREAT to the community. Much of the Perimeter Supression system has now been installed in the community. This is a precautionary measure in accordance with our Action Management Plan. Please make sure that you do not move or relocate any of the lines. Do not park on any portion of the hose. This is one of ...

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Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones – Mois national de l’histoire autochtone

Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a publié le communiqué suivant en reconnaissance du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone : « Juin est le Mois national de l’histoire autochtone, célébrant la richesse de ses traditions, de son patrimoine et de ses contributions tout au long de l’histoire des Premières Nations et des peuples inuits et métis à travers la province ...

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Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs – National Indigenous History Month.

Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: “June is National Indigenous History Month, celebrating the rich traditions, heritage and contributions throughout history of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples across the province and country. It is important to take part in the many cultural activities planned this month, including on ...

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