Weather: Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 12. Wind chill minus 27 this morning and minus 15 this afternoon. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Periods of light snow beginning overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 22. Wind chill minus ...
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Argonaut Gold Announces Major Milestone of Magino Closure Plan Filing
Argonaut Gold Inc. has announced that the province of Ontario has filed the Closure Plan for the Magino project. Argonaut explains, “Site preparation, such as tree removal and clearing, is expecting to commence imminently, with construction scheduled to begin as soon as site preparation is complete.” Construction should take two years, with first gold production at Magino during the first ...
Read More »All about the COVID-19 Vaccines
It’s been a while since Wawa-news was able to feature a video from these talented doctors! But they are back with a very informative video explaining the two vaccines that are being distributed in Canada. The doctors have no conflicts of interest to declare – which means as they said, “we are not and have never been affiliated with or ...
Read More »Student Mental Health Supports Remain Priority for ADSB Throughout the Pandemic
Mental health and well-being are priorities of the Algoma District School Board (ADSB), especially as the Board navigates through the Covid-19 pandemic. Superintendent Brent Vallee provided an update on ADSB Mental Health Initiatives at the ADSB Regular Board Meeting on January 19, 2021. Vallee prefaced his presentation with a reminder of the significant impact COVID-19 has had on students and ...
Read More »Having fun while learning STEM
At École Saint-Joseph (Wawa), learning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is fun! Grade 2 students recently had to build simple machines, towers and words. Under the guidance of teacher Ms. Monique Gendron, students followed specific directions and worked together to achieve a common goal.
Read More »S’amuser tout en apprenant les STIM
À l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa), apprendre les STIM (Sciences, technologie, ingénierie et mathématiques), c’est amusant! Les élèves de la 2e année devaient tout récemment construire des machines simples, des tours et des mots. Sous la direction de l’enseignante Mme Monique Gendron, les élèves ont suivi des directives précises et ont collaboré afin d’atteindre un but commun.
Read More »Morning News – January 22nd
Weather: Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. High minus 15. Wind chill minus 28 this morning and minus 19 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 21. Wind chill minus 19 this ...
Read More »No Criminal Wrongdoing Found in Relation to Marathon Collision Following Police Pursuit
On October 16, 2020, a 47-year-old man suffered a fractured left-sided rib in a motor vehicle collision north of Marathon. As the vehicle he was in had briefly been pursued by an Ontario Provincial Police officer moments before the collision, the SIU was notified and commenced an investigation. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has determined there ...
Read More »LDHCF Catch the Ace Week 19 Winner Announced!
Congratulations to Kendi Morden, winner of Week 19 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $16,356 as Week 20 begins. Here are the final numbers for week #19: Weekly Pot: $1,156, Progressive Pot: $16,356 Winner: Kendi Morden with Envelope #16, that held the ...
Read More »New Logo for Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
At last night’s meeting of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board, Trustees approved a new logo and a new vision for the next five years. The new logo has been designed by Cavera Inc. (SSM) and uses six colours: blue: in honour of the board’s history and the life-giving waters of Lakes Huron and Superior. white, black, yellow and red: ...
Read More »Caribou Corner – What are Caribou?
Caribou are members of the deer family (Cervidae – from the Latin word for stag) along with moose, elk, and white-tailed deer of course. There are also another 22 species native to North and South America, Europe and Asia. The deer family are hoofed mammals with a rumen to help digest their vegetarian diet. The rumen is the first of ...
Read More »Morning News – January 21st
Weather: Periods of light snow. Amount 2 cm. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature falling to minus 6 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 8 this morning and minus 18 this afternoon. Tonight – Periods of light snow ending before morning then mainly cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low minus 21. Wind chill minus 18 this ...
Read More »Update on Valard West-Tie Project COVID-19 outbreak
The Marathon Family Health Team and the North of Superior Healthcare Group are committed to keeping our communities updated regarding the Valard West-Tie Project COVID-19 outbreak to the best of our ability. According to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), a total of 20 workers from the Valard Construction camp in Marathon have tested positive for COVID-19. More positive ...
Read More »APH – 6 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#144 – #149)
Algoma Public Health is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. Four cases are from Sault Ste. Marie, and two are from Central & East Algoma and all have contracted COVID-19 by close contact. Anyone considered a close contact has been notified. Earlier today, the Algoma District School Board advised media that an individual associated with R.M. ...
Read More »Funding for Legion Branches beginning to flow
Royal Canadian Legion Branches struggling with the pandemic are pleased that federal assistance is starting to flow, according to Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP, Carol Hughes. “While the need to assist veteran’s organizations was obvious, it took a concerted effort to convince the government to act,” said Hughes. “I know my actions were fortified by the work of others in my party as ...
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