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LSPP – Birding, Exploration Station, Fire & Ice, and Moth Madness

Events for July 22nd, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   GUIDED HIKE: BIRDING BASICS – Cheeseburger! Meow! Teacher! Birds make many interesting sounds and come in a variety of colours. Join Kaitlyn and Priya on a short walk down our coastal trail to learn more about local birds, and find out what all that racket ...

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LSPP – Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day

Today, July 21, 2023, Ontario Parks is once again offering free day-use access to provincial parks to celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People Day. This annual celebration is part of a global movement to promote the incredible health benefits of getting outside in nature. Studies show spending time in nature can improve our mental, physical, and social well-being, including lower blood ...

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Thank You – Committee of the William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament

The committee of the William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament would like to say it special thank you to all of the businesses who, even after a tumultuous few years continue to provide tremendous support to our cause. We are truly humbled and words cannot express our gratitude for every contribution in helping make the tournament so successful. The Mitchell ...

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LSPP – Meet the Naturalist – Birding Community Science

THURSDAY, JULY 20 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre – Awawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: BIRDING COMMUNITY SCIENCE – 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 community scientist using helpful technology and learn how your contributions are so ...

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 15th Annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament

On Friday 14th July, 2023 the Michipicoten Golf Club was home to the 15th annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament. An amazing day welcomed 138 golfers. As always, the staff of the golf club worked diligently to ensure the day went off without a hitch. Karl, Monica, Dave, Hayli, Amelia, Danielle, Danica, and Kaisten provided exceptional service to the ...

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Un virage technologique réussi à l’école St-Joseph à Dubreuilville

  Ces dernières années, l’école St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) vit une transformation importante au niveau de l’intégration de la technologie dans la salle de classe. Dans le cadre d’un projet de rénovation en cours, on a dit « adieu » au laboratoire informatique afin de souhaiter la « bienvenue » à Internet haute vitesse le 18 janvier 2023.   Depuis déjà trois ans, les élèves de ...

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A successful technological shift at St-Joseph school in Dubreuilville

  In recent years, École St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) has undergone a major transformation in terms of integrating technology into the classroom. As part of an ongoing renovation project, the school  said “goodbye” to the computer lab and “welcome” high-speed Internet on January 18, 2023.   For the past three years, students in grades 3 to 8 have had access to a ...

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LSPP – Meet the Naturalist & Guided Hike

Jul 16, 2023 at 08:05 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM   MEET THE NATURALIST: BUSY BEAVER LIVES – Are you as busy as a beaver? Find out with Stuart as you explore some amazing beaver adaptations and discover what a day in their life might look like! 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM   GUIDED HIKE: A COASTAL EXPERIENCE – ...

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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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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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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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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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