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January 2nd, 2014 Although you left us 7 years ago today Janet, we think of you all the time.   In our hearts you hold a place, no one can ever fill. We laugh and remind ourselves of your humor daily and will always miss you being around.   Remembering you always. Your 3 sisters – Chris, Pat, and Margaret  

Algoma Public Health declared an outbreak at Extendicare Maple View in the late evening of December 31, 2020, following confirmation of COVID-19 in two staff members. APH is working closely with Extendicare Maple View’s care team to take further preventive actions to protect staff and residents.  At this time, the two staff members remain in isolation to prevent further transmission. Surveillance ...

Passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 at the age of 58 years. He has now begun his journey to meet his Creator and join his family and friends that have gone on before him. Beloved son of the late Mary (nee Goodchild) and Joseph Michano. Loving brother of Debbie (Dale) and Joe (Alex). Bruce will ...

People across the U.S. and around the world let Lake Superior State University know that they’re tired not only of the coronavirus pandemic but also of hearing, reading, and talking about it—especially when the communication is bad or excessive. COVID-19 terminology monopolized submissions for LSSU’s annual Banished Words List this year. Out of 1,450-plus nominations, upwards of 250 of the ...

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 03 January 2021 Jeremiah 31: 7-14   The grieving people will be gathered in joy. Psalm 147: 12-20   God blesses Jerusalem with peace & abundance. Ephesians 1: 3-14    Adopted, forgiven, and blessed with abundance. John 1: (1-9), 10-18 The Word was in the world, but the ...

Congratulations to JAMIE KIRK, winner of Week 16 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $11,322 as Week 17 begins. Here are the final numbers for week #16: Weekly Pot: $1,101, Progressive Pot: $11,322 Winner: JAMIE KIRK with envelope #44 revealing the NINE OF ...

The Ontario government has released an Ethical Framework for COVID-19 vaccine distribution which was developed in partnership with the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force to guide further vaccine prioritization and distribution across the province. The province continues to vaccinate vulnerable populations and those who care for them through Phase One of its three-phase implementation plan as additional vaccines become available. ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a rendu public un Cadre éthique pour la distribution des vaccins contre la COVID-19, qui a été élaboré en collaboration avec le Groupe d’étude sur la distribution des vaccins contre la COVID-19. Ce cadre orientera l’établissement des priorités et la distribution des vaccins à l’échelle de la province. La province continue de vacciner les groupes de ...

The Wawa Community Food Bank has continued to receive more amazing donations and we wish to thank the many individuals, organizations, and businesses for their support during these past few months. We wish to thank Unifor Local 1359 for their incredibly generous $4,000 cheque raised by their workers locally at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, in Sault Ste. Marie, and ...

  For over 25 years, students and staff at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) have welcomed artist Jean-Guy “Chuck” Labelle for their traditional Christmas concert! In order to keep this beautiful Christmas tradition alive, the students this year watched his show broadcast on YouTube. It was as if Chuck was present at school among the students! The students sang, danced, and had ...

  Depuis plus de 25 ans, les élèves et le personnel de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) accueillent l’artiste Jean-Guy « Chuck » Labelle pour leur concert de Noël! Afin de continuer cette belle tradition de Noël, les élèves ont visionné cette année son spectacle diffusé sur YouTube. C’était comme si Chuck était présent parmi les élèves dans l’école! Les élèves ont chanté, dansé ...

  After a good dinner and while waiting to be able to go play outside, grade 2 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) take pleasure in assisting Mme Brigitte, the school janitor. Each day and each taking their turn, one student picks up the broom while another takes care of the dustpan. Together, the students cheerfully clean the school under the ...

  Après un bon dîner et en attendant de pouvoir sortir pour jouer dehors, les élèves de la 2e année de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) prennent plaisir d’appuyer Mme Brigitte, la concierge de l’école. À chaque jour et à tour de rôle, un élève prend le balai alors qu’un autre s’occupe du porte-poussière. Ensemble, les élèves nettoient l’école avec bonne humeur ...

La Dre Barbara Yaffe, médecin hygiéniste en chef adjointe de l’Ontario, a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’il y a deux cas confirmés en Ontario du variant de la COVID-19 qui a été détecté pour la première fois au Royaume-Uni. Ce variant a été depuis signalé dans de nombreux pays, dont le Danemark, la Belgique, l’Australie et les Pays-Bas. Avec l’arrivée de vols ...

Today, Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Ontario’s Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced the first two confirmed cases in Ontario of the COVID-19 variant first identified in the UK. This variant has now been detected in multiple countries beyond the UK, including Denmark, Belgium, Australia and the Netherlands. With inbound international travel, it is not unexpected to have identified the new ...