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CSC Nouvelon launches first-ever school Esports league

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to launch its first-ever school electronic sports (Esports) league. This new project, tailored for grade 5 to grade 12 students, is currently offered in 9 CSC Nouvelon elementary and secondary schools: École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) Collège Notre-Dame (Sudbury) École Alliance St-Joseph (Chelmsford) École St-Thomas (Warren) École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) ...

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Une toute première ligue de sports électroniques scolaires au CSC Nouvelon

Le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon est fier d’annoncer le lancement de sa toute première ligue de sports électroniques scolaires (Esports). Cette nouveauté, dédiée aux élèves de la 5e à la 12e année, est présentement offerte dans 9 écoles élémentaires et secondaires du CSC Nouvelon: École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) Collège Notre-Dame (Sudbury) École Alliance St-Joseph (Chelmsford) École St-Thomas (Warren) ...

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Protect oak trees: no pruning until November

Although Wawa-news is aware of only one oak tree in Wawa, this is a great article, and is a good reminder to research before you prune. It is not always good to prune a tree in the spring. Ontario residents are urged to refrain from pruning oak trees during the no-pruning season, which runs from now until November. Pruning or ...

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Confederation College to Host Annual Conflix Film Night

Confederation College is once again ready to roll out the red carpet for its annual Conflix Film Night, showcasing short films created by second-year students in the Film Production program. The screening will occur on Saturday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dibaajimogamig Lecture Theatre on campus and is free to attend. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served ...

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Wesdome Gold Mines to Acquire Angus Gold

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. and Angus Gold Inc. are pleased to jointly announce that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement whereby Wesdome will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Angus pursuant to a plan of arrangement. Under the terms of the Agreement, each of the issued and outstanding common shares of Angus that Wesdome ...

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Wawa Men’s 75th Annual Curling Bonspiel

The Wawa Men’s Annual Bonspiel was held from March 28-30, 2025, with 18 teams participating. Thanks to Club President Jim Hoffmann and Secretary-Treasurer Andy Stevens, who organized the event.  Thanks to all the participants, Pat and her crew for a great meal, the ladies who BBQ’d the steaks, the volunteers at the Registration Desk and at the Random Prize table, ...

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Alamos Gold launches Socioeconomic Baseline Study Survey

N1 Strategy Inc. has been engaged by Alamos Gold Inc. in Dubreuilville to create a Social Economic Baseline Study (SEBS). SEBS provides a detailed understanding of a community and region’s current social and economic conditions. It serves as a foundation for assessing potential impacts, both positive and negative. In Ontario, Canada, these assessments are particularly important for understanding how a ...

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Ontario Autism Coalition Recognizes World Autism Awareness Month

Apr 2, 2025 at 11:02 As World Autism Awareness Month begins, the Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) reaffirms its steadfast commitment to advocating for the rights, inclusion, and dignity of Autistic individuals and their families. Founded 20 years ago, the OAC remains a grassroots organization dedicated to ensuring that all Autistic individuals, across the spectrum and across their lifetime, have equitable ...

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White River Buses Cancelled

Due to the impending inclement weather, and visibility concerns, all school related transportation will be cancelled today in the areas below: Sault Ste Marie – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area Central Algoma – including Echo Bay, Bruce Mines, Desbarats, St. Joe Island, Thessalon & area North Shore – including Iron Bridge, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Spanish & area. Northern – White ...

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Les oeuvres de trois élèves de l’ÉS Saint-Joseph (Wawa) sont exposées à l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario

Les oeuvres d’art de trois élèves de l’École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) furent reconnues par le président de l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario, l’Honorable Ted Arnott, lors d’une exposition tenue dans le cadre du Programme d’art pour les jeunes.   Charlie Lavoie, élève de la 10e année, Sophie Guertin, élève de la 11e année et Elsa McGregor, élève de la 12e année, ...

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Thank You From the Wawa Ladies Curling League!

The Wawa Ladies Curling League would like to thank the following individuals and businesses/organizations who contributed to the success of our 70th Annual Ladies Curling Bonspiel held on March 21-23, 2025. Alamos Gold Inc., Red Pine Exploration Inc.,Wawa-news.com, North of 17 Restaurant, Northern Lights Ford, Kerry Funeral Home, Fenlon’s Pharmacy, PDQ Signs, Mission Motors of Wawa, Judy Page Moore-Catering, SKN ...

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70th Annual Wawa Ladies Curling Bonspiel

The Wawa Ladies 70th Annual Curling Bonspiel was a success! Teams and players from Thunder Bay, Hornepayne, White River, Chapleau, Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River, Sudbury, and London made the trip to Wawa. 32 teams brought us back to the 70’s and put on a great parade performance on Friday night. Throughout the weekend there were many laughs, great calibre ...

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