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Happenings at First United Church – 3rd Sunday of Lent

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 07 March  2021- Lent 3 Exodus 20:1-17                The ten commandments Psalm 19                           The heavens declare the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25    God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom. John 2: 13-22                    Jesus clears the temple. To Ponder:   When have you been stirred up ...

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Virtual Asian Carp Information Session March 3rd

Do you have questions about Asian carps? Are you concerned about how they could impact the Great Lakes if they were to establish? If so, then join the Invasive Species Centre on Wednesday, March 3rd at 1 PM EST for an information session as part of the Ontario Invasive Species Forum. This information session will focus on Canadian research surrounding risk assessments, non-physical barrier ...

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SCHREIBER, John Douglas

Peacefully passed away with Saara by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the age of 87 years. He was the beloved son of  the late Julia and Herman Schreiber. John will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his special friend Saara Mickusz.  He was loved and cherished by his children Audrey ...

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Happy 80th Birthday Joan

Happy 80th Birthday Mom Wish we could all be together to celebrate with you. Love, Karen, Brad, Michelle, Garth, Doug, and all your grandkids and great-grandkids

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From the Park “la cavalerie arrive”

Quand je n’étais qu’un enfant, je me souviens que lors d’occasions spéciales, j’étais allé avec ma mère dans une boulangerie locale. C’était le rêve d’un enfant devenu réalité. Biscuits, chocolats, déserts avec des pépites. Gardez à l’esprit que c’était une sorte de « retour dans le temps » où tout, mais tout a été fait sur place à partir de ...

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From the Park “the cavalry is coming”

When I was just a kid, I remember on some special occasions going with my mom to a local bakery.  It was a kid’s dream come true walking in there.  Cookies, chocolates, deserts with sprinkles.  Keep in mind that this was a ‘back in the day’ old fashioned kind where everything, but everything was made on site from scratch.  No ...

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BOWES, Anne (nee McCaig)

September 6-1953 – February 20-2021 Passed away peacefully at the FJ Davey Home in her 68th year. Beloved wife of John “Jack” Bowes for 49 years. Loving mother of Heather Bowes (James) and Michael Bowes (Karen). Sister of Jane Ozon (Gerry) and Andrew McCaig. Predeceased by her parents William and Edna McCaig. Anne was born in Redhill, Surrey, England, and immigrated ...

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Canada and Ontario Deliver Affordable Housing for Families in Thunder Bay

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Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to deliver new affordable rental housing units in Thunder Bay. The joint funding of $750,000 will be delivered through the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) and ensure more people have access to stable, affordable housing in their community. Marcus Powlowski, ...

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Ontario Supports Indigenous Women Fleeing Domestic Violence in Sault Ste. Marie

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The Ontario government is providing over $550,000 to help create safe and affordable housing for Indigenous women and their children in Sault Ste. Marie. The funding is being delivered through the Social Services Relief Fund and will support women fleeing domestic violence who are homeless or at risk of homelessness during COVID-19. “Our government understands how important it is that ...

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L’Ontario agit pour faciliter la participation en toute sécurité aux élections provinciales

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario prend des mesures en vue de faciliter et de rendre plus sûrs le processus de vote et l’inscription de candidats, et de protéger les élections provinciales contre toute influence et ingérence extérieures. La Loi de 2021 sur la protection des élections en Ontario, si elle est adoptée, contribuera à protéger les élections contre diverses menaces, dont ...

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Ontario Taking Steps to Make it Easier and Safer to Participate in Provincial Elections

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The Ontario government is taking steps to make it easier and safer for people to vote, become a candidate and protect provincial elections against outside influence and interference. The Protecting Ontario Elections Act, 2021 would, if passed, help guard against threats such as the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, under-regulated third-party advertising, irregular campaign spending and collusion. “We strongly ...

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The LDHC Foundation Thanks Nick and Lia Veldt

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Lia Veldt celebrated her 93rd birthday and Nick and Lia Veldt celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Since birthday and wedding anniversary celebrations are not possible during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. & Mrs. Veldt have decided to make a donation of $1,000 to the LDHC Foundation as a way to mark these special occasions. What ...

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Des élèves de Saint-Joseph se démarquent dans le concours d’affiches du Jour du souvenir de la Légion

  Cette année, les élèves de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont participé au concours annuel des affiches du Jour du souvenir de la Légion. Sous la direction de M. Kirk Whitlock, enseignant à l’élémentaire, et de Mme Annette Lytwenko, enseignante au secondaire, les élèves ont élaboré et créé de magnifiques affiches en noir et blanc et en couleurs. Parmi les gagnants, ...

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