Screening and Vaccination Requirements All user groups will be required to actively screen their volunteers, participants, and spectators before entry to the MMCC. This requires a user group to designate a member as responsible for entry and active screening. The designated member will ask covid screening questions or make sure the covid questionnaire is completed by each individual, either way ...

Under the new Provincial Guidance, the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre is now permitted to open, with restrictions, as of January 31, 2022.   All visitors must continue to comply with all current COVID-19 regulations, including providing a QR code proof of vaccination to enter the building.   Further updates will be provided to local media as they occur.   Should ...

Generation Mining Limited and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement for the Marathon Palladium Copper Project located in Northwestern Ontario. This MOA signals another important milestone for the Marathon Project, as it nears regulator approval through the environmental assessment process and is in line with Gen Mining’s Indigenous relations policy and practice of ...

Jan 29, 2022 at 08:45 Francophones make up a significant percentage of the labour force in smaller communities in the Algoma District. Author, Raven Wheesk, explores the undeniable economic and social impact the Francophone community has on the Algoma District. By examining contributions to the labour force and overall economic activity, this paper examines the economic footprint of Algoma’s Francophone ...

Les francophones représentent une proportion importante de la main-d’œuvre dans les petites collectivités du District d’Algoma. L’auteur de l’étude, Raven Wheesk, examine l’indéniable impact socioéconomique de la communauté francophone sur le District d’Algoma. Cet article étudie la participation de cette communauté au marché du travail et à l’activité économique de façon générale, et mesure ainsi l’empreinte économique de la communauté ...

It is with great sadness that Wataynikaneyap Power reports that a worker involved in the construction of the Wataynikaneyap Power Project was found deceased approximately 390 km north of Pickle Lake, Ontario yesterday evening. The family has been notified. “On behalf of the People, our partners, and the leadership, I offer our deepest condolences to the family,” said Margaret Kenequanash, ...

With the ongoing COVID pandemic, and now Omicron, we want to update our patients and community about how the Wawa Family Health Team is operating. We know the uncertainty of the pandemic is causing additional stress for everyone, and we appreciate your patience.   First, we are still open for you! We are trying to limit traffic in and out ...

Due to inclement weather and highway road closures in the Wawa area.  All school related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards.  This cancellation affects students who attend Sir James Dunn P.S, Michipicoten High School, St. Augustine, Ecole Saint Joseph, L’Escalade and St. Basil (White River). Schools will remain open.

Wawa, White River, & Dubreuilville Due to extreme cold temperatures in Wawa, White River, & Dubreuilville.  All School related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards. Chapleau Due to extreme cold temperatures in Chapleau.  All School related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards.

École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) takes great pride in the accomplishments of all of its students who participated in the Legion Poster Contest. Congratulations to the following students: Colour posters: Cédric Hardy, grade 3, 3rd place; Lauryn Bumstead, grade 5, 2nd place; Adriana Casavant, grade 7, 1st place; Ella Stewart, grade 8, 3rd place. Black and white posters: Tanner Robinson, grade 5, ...

L’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) est fière de l’accomplissement de tous ses élèves qui ont participé au concours des affiches de la Légion. Félicitations aux élèves suivants : Affiches en couleurs : Cédric Hardy, 3e année, 3e place; Lauryn Bumstead, 5e année, 2eplace; Adriana Casavant, 7e année, 1re place ; Ella Stewart, 8e année, 3e place. Affiches en noir et blanc : Tanner Robinson, 5e année, ...

Amanda Paine did it again! She organized another fundraiser for Wawa’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program. Her beautiful ornaments, customized each and every one of them, were sold to all her friends, family and anyone wanting a unique Christmas Gift.   We can’t thank her enough for her hard work and the donation to help support Wawa’s Imagination Library. We ...

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person early this morning in the Township of Chapleau, in northeastern Ontario. Preliminary information suggests the following: In the evening of January 20, 2022, Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a residence in Chapleau for a call about a person in distress. An officer attempted to ...

L’Unité des enquêtes spéciales de la province mène une enquête sur les circonstances entourant la mort d’une personne survenue ce matin dans le canton de Chapleau, dans le nord-est de l’Ontario. Les renseignements préliminaires suggèrent ce qui suit : Le 20 janvier 2022, dans la soirée, des agents de la Police provinciale de l’Ontario se sont rendus dans une résidence ...

Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clearer than ever that affordable housing is key to Canada’s recovery, as we rebuild an economy that works for everyone. That is why the Government of Canada will continue to support vulnerable Canadians and address rising levels of homelessness and housing needs in ...