Local & Area News

During the November 15 Board of Trustees meeting, Director of Education, Danny Viotto shared that the provincial government has given its approval to utilize $930,000 to renovate and expand the current infrastructure of one of the board’s innovative experiential learning hubs. The renovation plans include an additional classroom in the current building, upgrades to the washroom facilities and ventilation system, ...

  As it is observed every year on the 11 day of the 11th month at the 11th hour since the end of the first World War in so many countries and communities, Wawa is no different. On Saturday, November 11th, legion members, veterans, and citizens of Wawa gathered at the cenotaph for the wreath-laying ceremony. Then at 11:30 a.m., ...

Kerri Commanda has been appointed by the North Shore Tribal Council as the new Indigenous Trustee for the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB), replacing former Serpent River First Nation Chief Brent Bissaillion. Kerri is a member and councillor of Serpent River First Nation. She is currently working for the North Shore Tribal Council as the Special Projects Facilitator at ...

Weather: Today – Clearing this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 this morning. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 1. Wind chill minus 5 overnight. News Tidbits: If you are driving north of White River on ...

Today Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, released the following statement regarding the incoming 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario: “On behalf of the people of Ontario, it is an honour to congratulate Edith Dumont on being installed as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and the first ever Francophone Lieutenant Governor in our province’s history. As the representative of The King ...

On November 13, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an apartment on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake to arrest a wanted person. Police were familiar with the person who was currently wanted for failing to attend court and failing to comply with numerous conditions. A subsequent arrest was made at the apartment after the ...

On November 14, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a single vehicle roll-over on Highway 108, just south of Elliot Lake. Police attended the location and spoke to the uninjured driver. However, during the investigation, police located various forms of suspected cocaine in their possession. The driver was subsequently arrested and vehicle ...

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  For the month of October, the staff and students of SJD took on the challenge with Northern Lights Ford to Scare Hunger from Wawa, and provide the Wawa Foodbank with non-perishable food items. The goal was to hide our WE Scare Hunger sign and the students and staff achieved their goal. SJD The Place To Be!

  During the Remembrance Day ceremony at school, students at École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) had the privilege of welcoming Mr. Anthony Bin, the father of their classmates Aria and Larry. Mr Bin, who attained the rank of Master Bombardier during his time with the 49th Field Regiment, shared his military journey with the students and staff. Among other ...

  Lors de la célébration du Jour du Souvenir, les élèves de l’École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) ont eu le privilège d’accueillir M. Anthony Bin, le papa de leurs camarades Aria et Larry. M. Bin, qui a atteint le rang de maître bombardier pendant son séjour au 49e Régiment d’artillerie de campagne, a partagé son parcours militaire avec les ...

Weather: Increasing cloudiness in the morning. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 60 near noon. High 7. Wind chill -7 in the morning. Night – Mainly cloudy. Wind southwest 20 km/h. Temperature steady near 6. News Tidbits: Madame Edith Dumont will be installed as Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor today Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in the Queen’s Park Legislative Chamber ...

Join us as we “Paint It Purple” and shine the light on woman abuse. On November 22nd starting at 1:00pm, the library in partnership with the Chadwick Home invite you to paint it purple! The canvasses, paint and brushes will be supplied for you.  Come and help us Shine the Light on Woman Abuse!   New Books on the 7-Day ...

J’ai souvent écrit dans cette chronique à quel point il est important de reconnaître la contribution immense de nos aînés et de ceux qui les ont précédés à notre mode de vie global.  L’investissement de l’ingéniosité et de la détermination par des générations de nos ancêtres a permis la sécurité économique et toutes les formes de prospérité, y compris les ...

One of the most treasured pieces of Canada’s social safety net is our universal, publicly funded healthcare system. Built by the generations that preceded us, it is a point of pride for all in our country. But there is something burdensome on the soul when we look at the incredible contribution of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents and compare it ...