Algoma Public Health (APH) is cautioning anyone who uses street drugs to take extra precautions at this time, as there has been an increase in suspected opioid-related harms in Algoma. APH is also asking all members of the community to continue their support for residents at risk of opioid poisonings and their loved ones. Opioid surveillance for Algoma consists ...
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Wawa Airport among 7 to receive RATI funding
Regional air transportation is crucial to local economic growth, the movement of goods and the connectivity of Canadians across the country. The pandemic has had a major impact on regional air transportation ecosystems, affecting communities and local businesses nationwide. The Government of Canada’s Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI), launched in March 2021, supports access to air transportation and regional ecosystems. ...
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Due to adverse weather and poor road conditions, all school related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards in Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville, and Chapleau. Schools are open. Note: transportation will be running in Hornepayne.
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – March 30
The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 Minhyuk Hwang (MIN) our Student Minister wishes to announce 2022 Lent Meditation Gatherings with Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer, all are welcome to ...
Read More »Winter Travel Advisory
5:05 AM EDT Wednesday 30 March 2022 Weather advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Hazards: Total snow and ice pellet accumulations of 10 to 20 cm. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Timing: This morning into Thursday. Discussion: Snow at times mixed with ice ...
Read More »ÉSC Trillium student participates in apprenticeship training at Collège Boréal
Christian Synnett, a grade 12 student at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau), had the opportunity to join fellow students Anik and Brielle from ÉSC Champlain (Chelmsford) and participate in Level 1 of the credited dual recognition program as “Electrician (Construction and Maintenance)” offered at Collège Boréal. The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) allows students to complete apprenticeship training while in ...
Read More »Un élève de l’ÉSC Trillium participe à une formation en apprentissage au Collège Boréal
Christian Synnett, élève de 12e année à l’École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau), a eu l’occasion de se joindre à ses collègues Anik et Brielle de l’ÉSC Champlain (Chelmsford) afin de participer au Niveau 1 du programme à double reconnaissance de crédit “Électricien/ Électricienne (Construction et entretien)” offert au Collège Boréal. Le Programme d’apprentissage pour les jeunes de l’Ontario (PAJO) ...
Read More »Algoma Steel Provides Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2022 Guidance
Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today provided guidance for its fiscal fourth quarter 2022. Fiscal fourth quarter 2022 shipments are expected to be in a range of 540,000 to 550,000 tons, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in ...
Read More »White River Snow Sculpture Contest
The Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (NNNPLC) in collaboration with the Township of White River, White River Economic Development Committee, and Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation to coordinate an event for the White River Winter Carnival. The NNNPLC chose to coordinate the Snow Sculpture Contest, the theme was simply animals. Our aim was to coordinate an event that ...
Read More »SSM’s Queen Street Cruise is Back!
Start your engines and save the dates – the Queen Street Cruise is BACK! After a two-year hiatus, the Cruise is ready to roll once again. This year on June 17th and 18th, hop in your car, truck, rat rod, motorcycle tractor, or whatever you’ve got and come down to ‘Join the Ride!’ If you have a vehicle you’re proud ...
Read More »Wärtsilä to install 34SG gas engines and electrical equipment to Magino Project
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a natural gas-fuelled 22 MW engine power plant to the mining company Argonaut Gold Inc. at its Magino Project. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q1 2022. The power plant will provide a reliable and cost-effective supply of electricity to the Magino Gold Mine located in the Province of Ontario. The order includes ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – March 17
The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 Minhyuk Hwang (MIN) our Student Minister wishes to announce the 2022 Lent Meditation Gatherings with lectio divina & Centering Prayer. All are welcome, ...
Read More »Les élèves du secondaire de Saint-Joseph découvrent la fête de Diwali
Les élèves de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) inscrits au cours Études des religions ont tout récemment étudié l’hindouisme, ses fêtes et ses traditions. Dirigés par leur enseignante Mme Maryssa Kozlowskyj, ils ont célébré la fête de Diwali « La fête des lumières », qui est la fête la plus importante de l’hindouisme et en Inde. Après avoir pris connaissance de l’histoire ...
Read More »Saint-Joseph students discover the Diwali celebration
Students from École secondaire Saint-Joseph in Wawa registered in the Religious Studies class recently studied Hinduism, its celebrations and traditions. Led by their teacher Ms. Maryssa Kozlowskyj, they were able to celebrate Diwali “The Festival of Lights”, which is the most important holiday in Hinduism and in India. After learning about the history of this festival, the students proceeded with ...
Read More ȃcole Saint-Joseph students take part in the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics were held at École élémentaire et secondaire Saint-Joseph in Wawa from February 9 to 25. For more than two weeks, students participated in 16 activities identified on a bingo card. Activities included skating with a friend, shoveling snow, sliding with the family, building an inukshuk, playing hockey and drinking hot chocolate. Through the sharing of photos, the ...
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