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Aujourd’hui, Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée des vétérans autochtones : « Cette journée est une occasion de penser et d’exprimer notre gratitude aux milliers d’Autochtones vétérans et actuellement en service dans l’armée, chargés d’assurer la sécurité de notre nation en temps de guerre et lors de conflits militaires. Les ...

November 8, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Veterans Day: “Today, we recognize, honour, and celebrate Indigenous Veterans who have helped uphold peace, protect democracy, and defend freedom here in Canada and around the world. We also remember the great sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples who have put their lives on ...

Le 8 novembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante pour souligner la Journée des vétérans autochtones : « Aujourd’hui, nous saluons, honorons et célébrons les vétérans autochtones qui ont contribué à maintenir la paix, à protéger la démocratie et à défendre la liberté, au Canada comme ailleurs dans le monde. Nous nous souvenons également ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Snow beginning near noon. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 1. Wind chill near -8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Light snow with risk of freezing drizzle. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near =1. Wind chill near -5. News Tidbits: If someone ...

The Ontario government is building more clean energy projects to reduce electricity costs in Indigenous communities by increasing funding for the province’s Indigenous Energy Support Programs by $5 million, bringing the total annual investment to $15 million. 93 projects from across 58 indigenous communities will receive funding from the programs in 2023 which will help promote Indigenous leadership in the ...

The Ontario government is investing over $108 million to expand Ornge Air Ambulance’s fixed wing fleet with four additional state-of-the-art planes and replace their existing eight fixed wing fleet. This investment will ensure Ornge’s air ambulance service can continue to provide Ontarians, especially those living in rural and remote communities, with consistent access to high-quality urgent care. “Our government recognizes ...

On October 2, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at an apartment on Beckett Boulevard in Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, approximately 384 grams of suspected crack cocaine (approximate street value $77,000), nunchucks, a digital scale, packaging material (dime bags), approximately $2700 ...

John passed away at the Toronto General Hospital on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the age of 65. He was born in Wawa and lived most of his life there. John was the son of the late Mamie (Mary) Houston and the late Archie Docherty. He is survived by his sister Dorothy (Chris), their three children Alex (Jasmine), Beth and ...

(1935-2023) Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the age of 88 years. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Alphege. Cherished mother of Jean-Guy (Rachelle), Nicole Imbeault (Réginald), Lise Kiddle (late Andrée Sauvé), Eddie, Daniel and Donald. Proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother of many.   At Freda’s request, cremation has ...

Ontarians have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to supporting healthcare.  Through a new joint lottery, launched in October, participants not only have the opportunity to WIN BIG, but are also investing in healthcare excellence across the province. In an astonishing display of enthusiasm, the lottery has seen ticket sales skyrocket to over $600,000 in just over two weeks since its launch, ...

The Government of Ontario is appealing the decision made by the Ontario Court of Appeal in 2021 in the Robinson Huron Annuities Case to the Supreme Court of Canada on November 7 and 8, 2023.   Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) members and the legal team will be at the hearing to argue that the Ontario Court of Appeal’s ...

The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Andrea Khanjin, issued the following statement in recognition of Remembrance Week: “As we approach Remembrance Day, we remember the courage and dedication of the Canadian men and women who fought valiantly over the years and continue to defend our freedom, rights and democracy. In recognition of their service, Ontario is proud to ...

La ministre de l’Environnement, de la Protection de la nature et des Parcs, Andrea Khanjin, a publié la déclaration suivante pour marquer la Semaine du souvenir : « À l’approche du Jour du Souvenir, nous nous souvenons du courage et du dévouement des Canadiens et des Canadiennes qui ont combattu courageusement par le passé et ceux qui continuent de défendre ...

  With the arrival of the new school year, the identity-building activities known as “mini-clubs” have also made a comeback at École Sacré-Coeur (Chapleau). This year, Sacré-Cœur students have been divided into separate teams for the duration of the school year. With the help of their teammates, young and older students will try to compete against the other teams in ...

  Avec la nouvelle année scolaire qui défile à grande vitesse, les activités de construction identitaire connues sous le nom de ‘’mini-clubs’’ ont aussi fait leur entrée en scène. Cette année, les élèves de l’école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) ont été divisés en équipes distinctes pour la durée de l’année scolaire. Avec l’aide de leurs coéquipiers, les petits et les grands tenteront ...