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Passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Long Term Care on Saturday November 11, 2023 just 13 days from her 92nd birthday. Beloved wife of the late Fernand Provost. Dearly loved mother of Claire Evely, Paulette Robinson (late Curt), Cecile Elan (Joe), Aline Sauve (late Adrien), Joe Provost (Paula) and Marcel Provost (Judy). Adored grandmother ...

On Wednesday, while rent and food bank usage are at a record high, Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh called on the Liberals to use their upcoming fall economic statement to help Canadians coping with rent and grocery bills. After eight years of Justin Trudeau, Canadians are struggling to cover their bills, while big corporate landlords and big grocery chains are ...

Mercredi, alors que les loyers et le recours aux banques alimentaires atteignent un niveau record, le chef du NPD du Canada, Jagmeet Singh, a exhorté les libéraux à utiliser leur prochain énoncé économique de l’automne pour aider les personnes aux prises avec des factures de loyer et d’épicerie. Après huit ans sous Justin Trudeau, les Canadiennes et Canadiens peinent à ...

Today, Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, issued the following statement in response to receipt of the blue-ribbon panel’s report: “Our government created the blue-ribbon panel of experts to provide advice and recommendations for keeping the postsecondary education sector financially stable and focused on providing the best student experience possible. Over the past few months, the panel conducted research ...

Aujourd’hui, la ministre des Collèges et Universités, Jill Dunlop, a publié la déclaration suivante après avoir reçu le rapport du Groupe d’experts : « Notre gouvernement a créé un Groupe d’experts chargé de fournir des conseils et de formuler des recommandations pour assurer la stabilité financière du secteur de l’enseignement postsecondaire et faire en sorte que ce dernier offre la ...

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., ...

The Conservative Party of Canada is launching a national ad campaign to put pressure on Justin Trudeau and his NDP-Bloc carbon tax coalition partners to take the carbon tax off for ALL Canadians. Over the course of the next few months, the Conservative Party of Canada will run a half-a-million-dollar national ad campaign in both official languages. This ad campaign ...

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 ...

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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 ...