Local & Area News

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario favorise le maintien d’emplois dans les restaurants, bars, brasseries, établissements vinicoles et distilleries locaux pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 en augmentant les possibilités de ventes d’alcool, notamment en rendant permanente la vente d’alcool avec des commandes de nourriture à emporter ou à livrer. « Le secteur dynamique de l’hôtellerie de l’Ontario et ses travailleurs ont été durement ...

On December 9, 2020, at approximately 11:45 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a person in violation of their court-ordered release conditions. At approximately 2:00 p.m., the individual was located and arrested. As a result of the investigation, Christopher Beland, 24 years-of-age, from Wawa, was charged with the ...

Weather: Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning late this morning. Snow mixed with rain this afternoon. Local snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h near noon. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 6 this morning. Tonight – Periods of snow mixed with rain ending near midnight then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming north 20 km/h ...

  At École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), we found a way to kill two birds with one stone by linking the Rock Your Mocs event to the Grade 11 French “Discovering Contemporary Indigenous Voices” course. On November 15, students registered in this course taught by teacher Ms. Carole Bouffard wore their masterpiece with pride and solidarity with Indigenous peoples. Students who ...

  À l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), on a trouvé une façon de faire une pierre deux coups en faisant un lien entre la journée Rock tes Mocs et le cours de français 11e année, « Découvrir les voix autochtones contemporaines ». C’est ainsi que le 15 novembre dernier, les élèves inscrits dans ce cours offert par l’enseignante Mme Carole Bouffard ont porté ...

Ayant respecté son engagement à protéger la santé et la sécurité publiques pendant la pandémie de COVID-19, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a clôturé aujourd’hui une session fructueuse de l’Assemblée législative. Parmi les réalisations de cet automne figurent des initiatives visant à soutenir les familles et les collectivités, ainsi que l’adoption du Plan d’action de l’Ontario pour la protection, le soutien et ...

Algoma District School Board (ADSB) held their Inaugural Meeting on December 8th. Jennifer Sarlo was acclaimed and will continue in her role as Chair of the Board as was Brent Rankin who will continue in his position as Vice Chair. Chair Jennifer Sarlo – This will be Jennifer’s ninth year as Chair of the ADSB. Jennifer was first elected as ...

Advanced manufacturing is a cornerstone of Canada’s economy, producing important goods for the domestic and international markets while supporting well-paying jobs for Canadians across the country. As technology transforms manufacturing, Canadian companies are innovating and modernizing their processes to stay on the cutting edge. This involves transforming operations, adopting advanced automated equipment, investing in research and maintaining a highly-skilled workforce. ...

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for December 13th, 2020. Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11         The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Psalm 126                          Sow in tears; reap in joy.      or Luke 1: 47-55                    Song of Mary. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24   Rejoice, always; pray without ceasing. John 1: 6-8, 19-28             John ...

The Wawa Public Library will be closed for the Christmas Holidays beginning Thursday, December 24th 2020 until Tuesday, January 5th 2020.  The Drop Box will be open for all returns during this time!  New Books no the 7-Day shelf this week are; “The Last Story of Mina Lee” by Nancy Jooyoun Kim, “Thick as Thieves” by Sandra Brown, “The Midwife ...

Weather: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries or drizzle. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. High plus 2. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight with risk of freezing drizzle. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 5 overnight.   Status of COVID-19 ...

  In her role as a social worker for the Consortium pour les élèves du nord de l’Ontario (CÉNO), Ms. Sophie Caron visits students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) on a regular basis. During her visits, Ms. Caron leads sessions designed to help students to better manage stress and anxiety.   During her last visit, Ms. Sophie met grade 4 students ...

  Dans son rôle de travailleuse sociale au Consortium pour les élèves du nord de l’Ontario (CÉNO), Mme Sophie Caron rend visite aux élèves de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) sur une base régulière. Lors de ses visites, Mme Caron anime des sessions pour gérer le stress et l’anxiété.   Lors de sa dernière visite, Mme Sophie a rencontré les élèves de ...

Team Rank Wins GP LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 3 3 TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 3 1 3 FAHRER, Tom 3 1 3 McCOY, Joe 3 1 3 MITRIKAS, Eric 6 0 3 Game Schedule for December 14 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS McCOY LESCHISHIN FAHRER BUMSTEAD TERRIS

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) challenges you to be a part of a solution. With the launch of the “Up For The Challenge” section on their website, SSMIC has consolidated national and global challenges and competitions for you to tackle.   The website will eventually feature local challenges that are specific to the Algoma region. SSMIC is currently ...