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Men’s Curling Standings – November 21

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 FAHRER, Tom 2 2 3 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 2 3 McCOY, Joe 2 2 3 MITRIKAS, Eric 2 2 3 HALE, Ron 5 1 3 REID, Michael 6 0 3 TERRIS, Spencer 6 0 3 Game Schedule for Monday, November 27th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS RIED ...

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Colleges Call for Immediate Provincial Investments and Five Percent Tuition Increase

Ontario’s colleges are calling for an immediate end to the province’s tuition freeze, a modest five percent tuition increase and enhanced investments in Ontario’s public college students. “It’s essential to invest in the success of our students,” said Confederation College President, Kathleen Lynch. “Colleges need the financial support to ensure their future sustainability. The investments we make today will ensure ...

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SSM Man Wins $100,000 in ENCORE

Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Brian Lalonde of Sault Ste. Marie. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the October 21, 2023 LOTTARIO draw to win $ 100,000!   Brian, a retiree, says he has been playing the lottery regularly for over 30 years. “I always say yes to ENCORE,” he shared ...

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Un Trunk or Treat qui fait rayonner l’école Saint Nom de Jésus!

Alors que les petits comme les grands peuvent se costumer lors de l’Halloween, c’est aussi un bon moment de faire la promotion de notre belle école. Grâce au travail de Mme Samantha, l’école Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) était bien représentée au Trunk or Treat de Hornepayne. La thématique de « Stitch et Chester » offrait aux enfants une expérience visuellement stimulante ...

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École Saint Nom de Jésus shines at Trunk or Treat event

While children and adults alike can dress up for Halloween, it is also a good time to promote our lovely school. Thanks to the support of Ms. Samantha École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) was well represented at the Hornepayne Trunk or Treat event. The “Stitch and Chester” theme offered children a visually stimulating experience and enabled the school to ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – November 17

Team Rank Wins G.P. BUCKELL, Chris 1 2 2 FAHRER, Tom 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 TERRIS, Tom 1 2 2 HALL, Dave 5 1 1 McCoy, Joe 5 1 2 CORLEY, Sarah 7 0 2 GLOVER, Justine 7 0 2 RAINVILLE, Heather 7 0 2 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 0 2 SWITZER, Anya 7 0 1 Game ...

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Batchewana Island is now Permanently Protected

The largest remaining privately owned island in Lake Superior is now permanently protected, marking a significant win for nature in Ontario. Thanks to an ambitious campaign by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and the steadfast support of many community partners, donors and foundations, the 2,076-hectare Batchewana Island will now remain a permanent haven for wildlife, birds and fish. Batchewana ...

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Schedule – 6th Lori Johnson Memorial Hockey Tournament

Friday Nov 17, 2023           1 ROUND ROBIN Women’s Beer 6:00 PM Naughty Scotty’s VS Backwood Beauties 2 ROUND ROBIN Women’s Rec 7:00 PM The Regretzkies VS Chi – Amiks 3 ROUND ROBIN Women’s Rec 8:00 PM Superior Puckers VS Snoop Doggs 4 ROUND ROBIN Women’s Rec 9:00 PM Moose on the Loose VS Excuses 5 ...

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The HSCDSB Board of Trustees acclaims Gary Trembinski as Chairperson and elects John Bruno as Vice-Chairperson

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) has elected its leadership for the Board of Trustees.   During the monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, held at the Mount St. Joseph Catholic Education Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Gary Trembinski was acclaimed as the Chairperson, while John Bruno was elected as the Vice-Chairperson. “I ...

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Métis Nation of Ontario marks Louis Riel Day

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites all Canadians to join in remembering Métis leader Louis Riel on the anniversary of his execution in 1885. On November 16, we honour Riel’s sacrifice and enduring legacy by celebrating Métis culture, marking a continued commitment to our shared journey toward Reconciliation. This year holds profound significance for the MNO, marking not only ...

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Wawa Ladies Curling Standings – November 15

RANK WINS G.P. BLANCHET, Emma 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 1 2 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 3 1 2 BUSSINEAU, Denise 3 1 1 LOWE, Cheri 3 1 2 SPENCER, Diane 3 1 2 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 3 1 2 CHARBONNEAU, Melanie 9 0 1 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 9 0 1 MATHIAS, Danette 9 0 2 PARSONS, Rochelle ...

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Argonaut Gold Completes Magino Royalty Sale to Franco-Nevada

Argonaut Gold Inc. is pleased to announce that it has completed the Magino royalty transaction with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation, as announced on November 2, 2023. Pursuant to the transaction, the Company has completed the sale of an additional 1% net smelter return royalty (“NSR”) on its Magino Mine to Franco-Nevada for $28.0 million. Franco-Nevada now holds an ...

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Investment of $930,000 approved by the Ontario Government for St. Kateri Outdoor Learning Centre

During the November 15 Board of Trustees meeting, Director of Education, Danny Viotto shared that the provincial government has given its approval to utilize $930,000 to renovate and expand the current infrastructure of one of the board’s innovative experiential learning hubs. The renovation plans include an additional classroom in the current building, upgrades to the washroom facilities and ventilation system, ...

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Conservatives launch national ad campaign to axe the Carbon ax

The Conservative Party of Canada is launching a national ad campaign to put pressure on Justin Trudeau and his NDP-Bloc carbon tax coalition partners to take the carbon tax off for ALL Canadians. Over the course of the next few months, the Conservative Party of Canada will run a half-a-million-dollar national ad campaign in both official languages. This ad campaign ...

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Newly appointed Indigenous Trustee joins the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board

Kerri Commanda has been appointed by the North Shore Tribal Council as the new Indigenous Trustee for the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB), replacing former Serpent River First Nation Chief Brent Bissaillion. Kerri is a member and councillor of Serpent River First Nation. She is currently working for the North Shore Tribal Council as the Special Projects Facilitator at ...

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