Nov 25, 2021 at 10:07 At 9:50 Environment Canada stated that widespread freezing drizzle was no longer expected. Nov 25, 2021 at 07:07 At 5:26 this morning, Environment Canada (EC)issued a Freezing Drizzle Advisory for the following regions: White River – Dubreuilville Manitouwadge – Hornepayne EC warns that areas of freezing drizzle are expected or occurring.” Early this morning that ...
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École Saint-Joseph students complete a fun construction project
In their science class, grade 7 and 8 students from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) took up the challenge of designing and building a shelter for small animals. Under the guidance of their teacher Ms. Ashley Hunt-Robinson, the students carried out this stimulating project which included several steps such as designing a manufacturing plan, finding construction materials, gathering tools, taking measurements as ...
Read More »Un projet de construction emballant!
Dans le cours de sciences, les élèves de la 7e/8e de l’École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont relevé le défi de concevoir et de construire une niche pour de petits animaux de compagnie. Dirigés par leur enseignante Mme Ashley Hunt-Robinson, les élèves ont procédé à ce projet stimulant qui comprenait plusieurs éléments dont la conception d’un plan de fabrication, la recherche de ...
Read More »Offering yoga to support the well-being of students
Studies confirm that yoga can be beneficial and have a wellness effect on the health and well-being of teenagers. In order to support her students at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), teacher Ms. Annette Lytwenko has made this a winning practice and regularly offers short yoga sessions. Students love this activity and are benefiting both physically and emotionally. Among the findings, ...
Read More »La pratique du yoga pour contribuer au bien-être des élèves
Des études confirment que le yoga peut être bénéfique et avoir un effet de bien-être sur la santé des adolescents. Dans le but d’appuyer ses élèves à l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), l’enseignante Mme Annette Lytwenko en a fait une pratique gagnante et offrent régulièrement de courtes sessions de yoga. Les élèves adorent et retirent des bénéfices sur le plan physique ...
Read More »FONOM is extremely pleased and thankful for the announced resource sharing
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is welcoming the announcement today that the provincial government will share resource extraction revenues with Northern Ontario municipalities. Announced by Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, this new revenue-sharing arrangement will see funding dispersed to municipalities to help offset costs associated with repairing and maintaining local infrastructure ...
Read More »Ladies Curling Standings – November 24
RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 4 4 MATHIAS, Danette 2 3 4 AMOS, Tracy 3 2 4 McGREGOR, Stephanie 3 2 4 RAINVILLE, Heather 3 2 3 SPENCER, Diane 3 2 4 TAVELLA, Debbie 3 2 3 BELISLE, Jacinda 8 1 4 BONITZKE, Wendy 8 1 4 PARSONS, Rochelle 10 0 4 Game Schedule for November 30th Ice 1 ...
Read More »Hughes taking another turn as Assistant Deputy Speaker
With parliament starting up this week, Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP, Carol Hughes has been asked to serve again in the capacity of Assistant Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chair of the Committees of the Whole, a position she has held in the previous two parliaments. “Naturally, I am honoured to be chosen to perform this role in the House of Commons,” said Hughes. ...
Read More »Hughes reprend son poste de vice-présidente adjointe du Parlement
Avec la rentrée parlementaire cette semaine, la députée d’Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, Carol Hughes, a été invitée à reprendre ses fonctions de vice-présidente adjointe du Parlement et de vice-présidente des comités pléniers, un poste qu’elle a occupé au cours des deux législatures précédentes. “Je suis honorée d’avoir été choisie encore une fois pour remplir ce poste à la Chambre des Communes”, a déclaré ...
Read More »Ontario Building Municipal Infrastructure in the North – NORDS
The Ontario government is providing $15 million annually to northern municipalities to help support infrastructure projects over the next five years. The new Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund will share the benefits of mining and forestry with municipalities and complement existing funding streams for building infrastructure. “Our government is delivering on our commitment to share the benefits of ...
Read More »OL’Ontario bâtit l’infrastructure municipale dans le Nord – Fonds SERNO
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario accorde 15 millions de dollars chaque année aux municipalités dans le Nord de l’Ontario pour aider à soutenir les projets d’infrastructure au cours des cinq prochaines années. Le nouveau Fonds de soutien à l’exploitation des richesses naturelles dans le Nord de l’Ontario (Fonds SERNO) permettra aux municipalités de bénéficier des activités minières et forestières et s’ajoutera ...
Read More »Morning News – November 25
Nov 25, 2021 at 07:56 Weather: Periods of light snow. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Amount 2 cm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature falling to minus 11 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 14 this morning and minus 19 this afternoon. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this evening. Wind north 20 km/h gusting ...
Read More »Manitoulin OPP – No Injuries in collision With School Bus
On November 24, 2021 at 8:18 a.m. the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Sudbury-Manitoulin Paramedic Services responded to a report of a two vehicle collision involving a school bus on Emery Road in Gordon Township. The passenger vehicle and the school bus were travelling in opposite directions. As the vehicles navigated a curve, both resulted in ...
Read More »SE OPP – Novice Driver charged after Collision on Highway 101
On November 23, 2021 at approximately 5:51 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 101 in Ivanhoe Township near Foleyet. As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old person, from Timmins was charged with the following: Careless driving, contrary to section 130(1) of the Highway ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – Nov. 25 at 06:19
Nov 25, 2021 at 06:10 All buses are running as scheduled. updated at: 5:23 a.m. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Hwy 17 West/North 50km From Wawa to Paint Lake Rd, Wawa bare and wet good 70km From Paint Lake Rd, Wawa to Mobert bare and dry bare and wet good 101 63km From Wawa to Hwy 651 (Missinabi Corners) bare ...
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