There was a lot of hype and publicity surrounding Ontario Northland’s most recent test train to measure transit times between North Bay and Toronto.   For the first time in nine years, a passenger train operated on this route with the purpose of collecting data to support the ONR’s latest business case for reintroducing passenger rail service to the region. ...

In our little corner of Northern Ontario, the little friends in Kindergarten École Saint-Joseph (Wawa), in the good company of teacher Ms. Jenny Bouffard and educator Ms. Natalie Jones, had loads of fun playing in the snow this week! The students even had the chance to start building a beautiful fort! Yay snow! Long live winter!

Dans notre petit coin de pays dans le Nord de l’Ontario, les amis de la classe de jardin à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa), dans la bonne compagnie de l’enseignante Madame Jenny Bouffard et de l’éducatrice Mme Natalie Jones ont eu du plaisir en jouant dans la neige cette semaine! Les élèves ont même eu la chance de commencer la construction d’un ...

HARTE GOLD CORP. announces that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the “Court“) has granted the Company’s application for an Initial Order under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. Pursuant to the Initial Order, the Company has obtained protection from its creditors under the CCAA for an initial period expiring December 16, 2021 (the “Stay Period“), the maximum permitted ...

In-Person Worship Services will continue on December 12th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. for the third Sunday of Advent.  All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. White Gift Sunday is December 12. Please bring a non-perishable food item. Prayer Shawl Meeting – December 18 at 3:00 p.m.

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HARTE GOLD CORP. announces that it will file today (December 7, 2021) an application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for an Initial Order under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. In conjunction with the commencement of the CCAA Proceedings, Harte Gold has entered into a subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with 1000025833 Ontario Inc. (the “Investor”), a wholly-owned indirect ...

Over the past few weeks, the students of the Pathway in the Catholic Faith (Cheminement dans la foi catholique ) course at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) have given themselves the mandate to bring to life a benevolent and wellness activity within their school. Their goal was to educate the school community about bullying and bullying prevention while giving students ...

Au cours des dernières quelques semaines, les élèves du cours de Cheminement dans la foi catholique à l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) se sont donné le mandat de faire vivre une activité de bienveillance au sein de leur école. Leur objectif était de sensibiliser la communauté scolaire à l’intimidation et à la prévention de celle-ci tout en donnant aux élèves ...

The Group Health Centre Trust Fund team is excited to announce the launch of the 2022 Big Wish Lottery!  With a Grand Prize of $100,000 and 10 additional prize draws of $1,000 each, your $25 dollar ticket gives you the chance to win them all!  This year, there are only 15,000 tickets available – the odds have never been better! ...

With an abundance of caution in regards to the recent increase in COVID cases in the Thunder Bay region, the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra has cancelled this week’s upcoming performances.   It has been a pleasure for the TBSO to return to in-person concerts. However, with that comes the responsibility of keeping their patrons, musicians, staff, and volunteers safe during ...

  Morgandy Leadbetter, a graduate of École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), was recently crowned Miss North Ontario 2021. This contest, which this year brought together several participants from various Northern Ontario communities, aims to crown the young woman who best represents Northern Ontario based on her personality and community involvement.   Much appreciated for her active participation in the cultural activities ...

  Morgandy Leadbetter, une finissante de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), a tout récemment été couronnée Miss Nord de l’Ontario 2021. Ce concours, qui a rassemblé cette année plusieurs participantes de diverses communautés nord-ontariennes, vise à couronner la jeune femme qui représente le mieux le nord de l’Ontario d’après sa personnalité et son engagement au sein de la communauté.   Fort ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Board started its last meeting of 2021, pausing for a Moment of Silence in honour of the late Austin Hunt. Aussie, a long-time Board Member and Past President of FONOM passed away on November 10th at the age of 95. During the meeting, the Board received presentations from Corina Moore and Al Spacek ...

Due to adverse weather and poor road conditions, all school-related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards in the Wawa, Dubreuilville, and White River communities. Schools will remain open. This cancellation affects students who attend St. Basil (White River), St. Augustine (Wawa), Sir James Dunn (Wawa), Michipicoten High school (Wawa), Ecole St. Joseph (Elementary  & High school) and Ecole Escalade.