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Morning News – September 24

Sept 24, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Periods of rain or drizzle ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 15. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this evening. A few showers beginning near midnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light ...

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PUC Services is not affiliated with Sunwave or any door-to-door salespersons

For my Wawa readers, this is from the Soo’s PUC Services, but serves as a good reminder about door to door salespeople – selling water heaters, better prices for your electricity… Please do not share your bill or any personal information with someone who comes to your door uninvited. PUC Services has been receiving phone calls and emails from our ...

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Four Huge Mining Dozers Coming to Argonaut!

Argonaut Gold has ordered four huge mining dozers from Liebherr at MINExpo 2021 that was held in Las Vegas for the Magino project. They have ordered One Liebherr PR 776 72t dozer and three PR 766 53t dozers. The PR 776 72t dozer is huge, weighing 71,800 – 73,189 kgs (142,743 – 161,354 lbs), and can move up to 22 ...

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ADSB Honours National Day of Truth & Reconciliation Day

On September 30th Canadians will recognize the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Algoma District School Board (ADSB) will be commemorating the day, also known as Orange Shirt Day, to honour the children who survived residential schools and to remember those who did not. We will take time to honour this special day and all it stands for with many ...

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HSCDSB to Celebrate Faith Day – September 24

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) will be celebrating its annual Faith Day on Friday, September 24, 2021 Professional Activity Day. Once again, this PA Day will be a virtual experience with employees following the day’s program at their workplace or school. A prayer service will begin the day at all locations. Afterwards, workshops focusing on anti-racism and anti-discrimination ...

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HSCDSB announces Retirement of Rose Burton Spohn

At the September 22nd meeting of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board, Rose Burton Spohn, Director of Education, announced her intention to retire in the spring of 2022. Burton Spohn has been director of the board since July 1, 2017. “It has been both an honour and a privilege to have served the board for the past eight years,” said ...

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Morning News – September 23

Sept 23, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 13. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Periods of rain or drizzle. Fog patches developing near midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near midnight. Low 6.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are ...

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Serious Collision North of Wawa (Hwy 17)

  There has been a serious collision at the Depew River (east of White River) at about 11:30 this morning. There is a motorhome blocking part of eastbound land and shoulder. Reports from the scene say that the front end of the motorhome is ripped open with mattresses and clothing strewn all over. There is also a transport involved, facing ...

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École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) students discover the electoral process

  During the federal election campaign that ended on September 20, 2021, grade 4 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) studied the systems of government and elections as part of their social studies class. Accompanied by their teacher, Mr. Éric Comtois, the students had the chance to explore the city in search of electoral signs. Very serious, these young citizens prepared ...

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CSC Nouvelon students set to celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day

All schools in Ontario’s 12 French-language school boards will unite on Friday, September 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., to celebrate virtually once again (Encore ensemble) Franco-Ontarian Day. Students from Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools will have the chance to participate virtually in this mega celebration and celebrate their belonging to the Franco-Ontarian community. The live broadcast will take ...

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Les élèves du CSC Nouvelon célèbrent le Jour des Franco-Ontariens!

Toutes les écoles des 12 conseils scolaires francophones de l’Ontario se réuniront virtuellement le vendredi 24 septembre, de 9 h 30 à 11 h, pour célébrer encore ensemble le Jour des Franco-Ontariennes et des Franco-Ontariens. Les élèves du Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon auront ainsi la chance de participer à cette méga célébration virtuelle et de fêter leur appartenance à la ...

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Algoma District School Board’s Virtual Remote Learning Update

This year, Algoma District School Board (ADSB) welcomes back 98% of our students to in-person learning for the 2021/2022 school year while 2% of our students have opted for virtual/remote learning. The elementary panel had 1.5% of students/families choosing virtual/remote learning, while in the secondary panel, 3.0% of students have chosen virtual/remote learning. These numbers reflect a return of 11.8% ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – September 22

In-Person Worship Services will continue on Sunday, September 26th , 2021 at 11:00 a.m.  Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost. All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. More good news. We are now accepting donations with hopes of a THRIFT  SHOP in the Fall. The date will be announced later. Please,  no electronics or large items of furniture. The  U.C.W.  will ...

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