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Colossians 2:16-18 & Philippians 3:8-14 “ I press on toward the goal to win the prize.” …. The very words of every Olympic contender! .. Did you see the opening ceremony Friday night?  Astounding… very moving. “I press on toward the goal to win the prize!” The apostle Paul uses a lot of athletic imagery to talk about Christian life. ...

Feb 13, 2026 at 07:58 Weather: Today Snow ending near noon then cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High zero. Wind chill -12 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this evening with risk of freezing drizzle. ...

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Tammy Fortin as Director of Learning Support Services – Early childhood to grade 6. Recognized for her leadership and diverse educational background, Ms. Fortin will assume her new role on March 9, 2026.   With more than 25 years of experience in education, Ms. Fortin has held ...

Feb 13, 2026 at 06:58 Hwy 11 (Nipigon to Hearst) & 631 (Hornepayne to Jct 631/11) remains closed at this time due to a fatal multi-vehicle collision that occurred late yesterday afternoon. One person has died, ant two have been taken to hospital.

Travellers who rely upon VIA Rail’s tri-weekly train service between Sudbury and White River have officially been left stranded.   The company’s only operating train set in this isolated area of Northern Ontario is undergoing substantial maintenance work until at least the third weekend of February. VIA Rail will not be providing alternate transportation for the duration of this service ...

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:21 At 1:37 a.m. the highway was reopened. Feb 10, 2026 at 23:45 The closure has been extended from Wawa to Batchawana Bay. Feb 10, 2026 at 20:57  On511 is alerting that Hwy 17 (Old Woman Bay) all lanes are  closed due to a collision.  

September 20, 1964 – February 10, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Yvan, a loving son and brother, who left us after a brave battle with cancer. Yvan had a big heart and an even bigger sense of humour. He had a way of making people laugh, feel welcome, and know they were cared ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. BUCKELL, Chris 1 8 10 FAHRER, Tom 1 8 11 TERRIS, Tom 1 8 10 MORRISON, Matthew 4 6 9 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 5 10 DUGGAN, Sarah 6 4 10 GLOVER, Justine 6 4 11 HALL, Dave 6 4 9 HALL, Spencer 6 4 8 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 6 4 10 DERESKI, Daryl 11 3 9 RAINVILLE, ...

At the age of 94 years, passed away, leaving behind a legacy rooted in faith, devotion, and unwavering love for her family.   Born in Mont‑Laurier, Québec, she was the cherished daughter of Armand Lépine and Ludivine Tourangeau, and was lovingly raised as well by her stepmother, Louise Papineau. Armande was the beloved sister of André, Jeanne d’Arc, Jacques, Paul, ...

Passed away peacefully into the arms of his Saviour, with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Friday February 6, 2026, at the age of 72 years.   Beloved husband of Kathy for 50 years. Adored and very loving father of Chris (Michelle) and Erin Courty (Bruno). Playful and proud grandfather of Matthew, Jacob, Rebekah, ...

Weather: Today Periods of snow. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. Amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -2. Wind chill near -7. Tonight Light snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -10. Wind chill -7 this evening and -15 overnight. Roads: News Tidbits: Confederation College is relocating its Greenstone Campus from Longlac to Geraldton. The Geraldton ...

1958 – 2026   Passed away with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Friday February 6, 2026 at the age of 67 years.   Dear son of the late Therese Fortier (Clermont Fortier) and Gerard Laurin. Dear brother of Rose Stewart (Don “Stewie”), and Richard Fortier. Uncle of Tammy (Jake), Danielle, Celeste and ...

Weather: Today Periods of snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -4. Wind chill -19 this morning and -10 this afternoon. Tonight Flurries with risk of freezing drizzle. Local amount 2 cm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near midnight. Low -6. Wind chill -13 this evening. Roads:  

Weather: Today Partly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Otherwise sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -15. Wind chill -34 this morning and -19 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -28. Wind chill -24 this evening and -33 overnight. Risk of frostbite. Roads: News ...

La tradition de la fabrication de mocassins continue de rayonner à l’école secondaire Saint‑Joseph (Wawa). Les élèves du cours de Français de 11ᵉ année, Découvrir les voix autochtones contemporaines, ont vécu une expérience immersive alliant culture, savoir-faire et découverte. Guidés par leurs enseignantes, Mme Valérie Lévesque et Mme Carole Bouffard, les élèves ont appris à manipuler différents matériaux afin de ...