In their science class, grade 7 and 8 students from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) took up the challenge of designing and building a shelter for small animals. Under the guidance of their teacher Ms. Ashley Hunt-Robinson, the students carried out this stimulating project which included several steps such as designing a manufacturing plan, finding construction materials, gathering tools, taking measurements as ...
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Offering yoga to support the well-being of students
Studies confirm that yoga can be beneficial and have a wellness effect on the health and well-being of teenagers. In order to support her students at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), teacher Ms. Annette Lytwenko has made this a winning practice and regularly offers short yoga sessions. Students love this activity and are benefiting both physically and emotionally. Among the findings, ...
Read More »La pratique du yoga pour contribuer au bien-être des élèves
Des études confirment que le yoga peut être bénéfique et avoir un effet de bien-être sur la santé des adolescents. Dans le but d’appuyer ses élèves à l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), l’enseignante Mme Annette Lytwenko en a fait une pratique gagnante et offrent régulièrement de courtes sessions de yoga. Les élèves adorent et retirent des bénéfices sur le plan physique ...
Read More »FONOM is extremely pleased and thankful for the announced resource sharing
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is welcoming the announcement today that the provincial government will share resource extraction revenues with Northern Ontario municipalities. Announced by Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, this new revenue-sharing arrangement will see funding dispersed to municipalities to help offset costs associated with repairing and maintaining local infrastructure ...
Read More »Ladies Curling Standings – November 24
RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 4 4 MATHIAS, Danette 2 3 4 AMOS, Tracy 3 2 4 McGREGOR, Stephanie 3 2 4 RAINVILLE, Heather 3 2 3 SPENCER, Diane 3 2 4 TAVELLA, Debbie 3 2 3 BELISLE, Jacinda 8 1 4 BONITZKE, Wendy 8 1 4 PARSONS, Rochelle 10 0 4 Game Schedule for November 30th Ice 1 ...
Read More »Wawa’s Morgandy Leadbetter is Crownd 15th Miss North Ontario 2021
It is with such great pride that Wawa, Ontario’s Morgandy Leadbetter was crowned as the 15th Miss North Ontario Regional Canada Scholarship Pageant winner for 2021. During a pandemic, the incredible group of empowered young women together raised an explosive donation of $40,000.00 for NOFCC Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer. 1st Runner-up was Greater Sudbury’s Ava ...
Read More »SSM Group Health Centre Launches new website & 2021 Red Lock Campaign
The Group Health Centre’s HIV & AIDS Resource Program (HARP) is proud to announce the launch of its 2021 Red Lock Campaign in recognition of HIV Awareness Week during the week of November 24 and World AIDS Day, which is internationally recognized on December 1st! The theme for World AIDS Day this year is End inequalities. End AIDS. End pandemics. ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – November 24
In-person Worship Services will continue on November 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., the First Sunday of Advent. All are welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. The Christmas Star of Lights will shine above the front door of the Church during the Advent Season. It is not too late if you would like to purchase a bulb in memory of someone ...
Read More »Angus Gold announces first set of assay results from drill program at Golden Sky
Angus Gold Inc. is pleased to announce the first set of assay results from its ongoing drill program at the Golden Sky Project in Wawa, Ontario. Results from twelve (12) holes totalling 2,295 metres from the 20,000-metre drilling program were successful in confirming high-grade mineralization and have shown the potential for the expansion on the Dorset Deformation Zone. Holes ...
Read More »APH: 23 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and five COVID-related deaths
Algoma Public Health is sad to report that over the last week, five (5) deaths have been confirmed related to COVID-19. This brings the total to 14 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Out of respect for all families, no further information is being shared. These tragic losses highlight the seriousness of this virus. Algoma Public Health commends all ...
Read More »Harte Gold Announces BNPP’s Assignment of Credit Facilities
HARTE GOLD CORP. announces that it has been advised that BNP Paribas (“BNPP”) has assigned its rights and obligations in its capacity as lender under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement made as of August 28, 2020 (as amended to the date hereof, the “Credit Agreement”) and the Forbearance Agreement made as of July 30, 2021 (as amended to the ...
Read More »Paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions
Why should my child get the COVID-19 vaccine? On Friday, November 19, 2021, Health Canada authorized the use of the paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11. Health Canada has one of the most rigorous scientific review systems in the world and only approves a vaccine if it is safe, works, and meets the highest manufacturing and ...
Read More »Vaccin pédiatrique contre la COVID-19 de Pfizer : Foire aux questions
Pourquoi mon enfant devrait-il recevoir le vaccin contre la COVID-19? Le vendredi 19 novembre 2021, Santé Canada a autorisé l’utilisation du vaccin pédiatrique contre la COVID-19 de Pfizer chez les enfants âgés de 5 à 11 ans. Santé Canada possède l’un des systèmes d’examen scientifique les plus rigoureux au monde, et n’approuve un vaccin que s’il est sécuritaire, qu’il fonctionne ...
Read More »Statement from Minister Elliott on Ongoing Negotiations with the Ontario Association of Optometrists
Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, released the following statement on the status of negotiations between the Ministry of Health and the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO): “I am pleased that the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) has agreed to join us in resuming direct face-to-face negotiations. As a result of this agreement to resume negotiations, the ...
Read More »Confederation College Highlights New Student Opportunities with Virtual Open House
Confederation College is providing prospective students a look inside its diverse programs and new opportunities with its virtual Open House 2021. Until November 25, 2021, secondary students, mature learners and their families can attend live sessions to learn more about student life at Confederation College. “We wanted prospective students to have a comfortable way to explore their future opportunities,” ...
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