Due to inclement weather and poor road conditions all school related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards in the Northern Area. Schools remain open. Note: Transportation will be running in Hornepayne
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SSM Resident is Celebrating after winning $50,000
Lisa Bruni of Sault Ste. Marie is celebrating after winning an ONTARIO 49second prize worth $50,000 in the December 4, 2021 draw. Her winning ticket was purchased at New York News in the Station Mall on Bay Street in Sault Ste. Marie.
Read More »Science North receives funding to develop CanCode 3.0
The Government of Canada is investing in Science North to engage students and teachers across Northern Ontario and in First Nation communities in coding and digital skills programming through CanCode 3.0. After four successful years of Science North delivering CanCode programming to over 100,000 students and teachers across the region and beyond, the Government of Canada is providing Science North ...
Read More »School Bus Cancellation – Hornepayne
Hornepayne Due to the extreme cold temperatures in Hornepayne, all school-related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards. Schools will remain open.
Read More »Men’s Curling Standings – February 15
Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 8 10 FAHRER, Tom 2 6 8 McCOY, Joe 3 5 9 MITRIKAS, Eric 4 4 9 LALONDE, Lance 5 2 9 STOYCHEFF, Peter 6 0 5 Next week’s Men’s Curling is on Wednesday, February 23rd The MMCC is closed on Monday for Family Day. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 ...
Read More »Ladies Curling Standings – February 15
RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 7 8 McGREGOR, Stephanie 1 7 10 SPENCER, Diane 3 6 10 TAVELLA, Debbie 3 6 8 BONITZKE, Wendy 5 5 10 MATHIAS, Danette 5 5 10 RAINVILLE, Heather 7 4 9 AMOS, Tracy 8 3 8 BELISLE, Jacinda 9 1 9 PARSONS, Rochelle 9 1 8 Game Schedule for February 22nd Ice 1 ...
Read More »Drumming allows École Saint Nom de Jésus students to stay fit
Physical education has taken a new twist at École Saint Nom de Jésus in Hornepayne! The students had loads of fun doing cardio training activities while drumming. This new activity helps promote the physical well-being of students!
Read More »Tambour et cardio pour les élèves de Saint Nom de Jésus
Il y a du nouveau en éducation physique à l’école Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne)! Les élèves se sont amusés à faire des activités d’entraînement cardio en jouant du tambour. Une belle nouveauté qui permet de favoriser le bien-être physique des élèves!
Read More »Wawa Receives $316,231 from Ontario’s Municipal Modernization Program
On January 17, 2022, the Municipality of Wawa received Ontario Government support for three projects to modernize and improve municipal services which includes implementing a new electronic record keeping system, purchasing needed audio and visual equipment for Council Chambers to improve the live steaming of public meetings and hiring a consultant to complete a 10-Year Water Financial Plan, Water and ...
Read More »Municipality 2022 proposed budget available for Input
The Municipality of Wawa invites residents and property owners to provide comments and input into the Draft 2022 Operating Budget. For the first time, the budget process this year was expanded to include the development of a multi-year budget covering forecasts for 2022 through 2025. By expanding the budget to cover the next four years, it provides Council with a ...
Read More »Worker mental health awareness training receives Ontario funding
This month, the province announced $1.7 million funding for the development and delivery of Workplace Safety North mental health training and resources for mining and forestry workers in northern Ontario. Both mining and forestry were deemed essential services, and have been operating throughout the pandemic. Many worksite locations are remote work camps or in northern Ontario region, where access to ...
Read More »Generation Mining and Metis Nation of Ontario Announce Consultation and Process Agreement
Generation Mining Limited and Metis Nation of Ontario are proud to announce the signing of a Consultation and Process Agreement for the Marathon Palladium Copper Project located in Northwestern Ontario. This agreement sets out the principles that will guide the MNO and Generation PGM Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Gen Mining) in developing their relationship and confirms their intentions ...
Read More »Federal Government declares a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act to end disruptions, blockades, and the occupation of the city of Ottawa
The Government of Canada’s top priority remains to keep people and communities safe, and to protect jobs, trade, and our economy. The federal government is working with provinces and municipalities to get the current situation under control and end the ongoing illegal blockades and occupations taking place across the country. Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney ...
Read More »Veterans Affairs Canada wants your opinion!
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is surveying the Veteran community to find out how you learn about and access VAC programs and services. They’re looking for Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, former RCMP members, family members and caregivers. Even if you have never contacted VAC or do not currently receive VAC benefits and services, they want to hear from you. ...
Read More »Ontario Building New Long-Term Care Beds in Manitouwadge and Elliot Lake
Paul Calandra, Minister of Long- Term Care announced significant funding for long term care beds across Northern Ontario. Northern Ontario will be the recipient of 228 beds for residents. As PC candidate for Algoma Manitoulin, Cheryl Fort stated “I am delighted to know that both Manitouwadge and Elliot Lake were part of today’s announcement. Elliot Lake’s St. Joseph’s Manor will ...
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