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Junior and Senior Kindergarten students at École Saint-Joseph in Wawa took part in a colourful activity! To conclude their learning of colours, they organized a bright and fun-filled fashion show. Students expressed their creativity and enthusiasm by wearing clothing and accessories to represent each of the colours they studied. This fun learning activity was also a great way to celebrate ...

Les amis de la maternelle et du jardin de l’École Saint-Joseph Wawa ont pris part à une activité vive en couleurs! Pour clôturer leur apprentissage des couleurs, ils ont organisé un défilé de mode coloré et amusant. Les élèves ont pu exprimer leur créativité et leur enthousiasme en portant des vêtements et d’accessoires pour représenter chacune des couleurs à l’étude. ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30% chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Becoming cloudy late this evening with showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low 6. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...

Although the camping season is officially over at Pukaskwa National Park, but you can still enjoy day trips and enjoy the beautiful colours by self-registering at the Kiosk (shown above), and following the instructions to get a day pass. The main park gate will remain open until the snow comes and the road becomes unsafe. Boardwalk Beach Trail – 1.2km ...

  Workplace Safety North (WSN), an Ontario health and safety association has received the Canada Award for Excellence from Excellence Canada, a national authority on organizational excellence established by Industry Canada.   The award recognizes outstanding achievements by organizations across Canada in different sectors, including private, public, and not-for-profit.   WSN was the platinum winner of the Canada Award for ...

Job 38:1-7,(34-41) We can take a little time to think about all the animals that live in our community, Think about where they live, where they get their food. We often mention in the church about helping other people. We should also think about the plants and animals, how can we help them too. For example, we can put up ...

Weather: Today – Rain showers ending early this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Low plus 1. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: there are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not yet ...

Further to its news release dated March 6, 2023 announcing the exercise of an existing option to acquire a 100% interest in certain mineral properties with prospective diamond targets plus potential nickel and lithium targets located immediately west of the town of White River, Ontario, Churchill Resources Inc. announces that it has agreed to settle an outstanding debt in the ...

The Chiefs and Trustees of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) met for two days on October 16 and 17, 2024, to formulate a plan for the implementation of the Treaty Augmentation Promise going forward. The 21 Chiefs and Trustees entered into a Settlement Agreement with the Crown in January 2024, for $10.0 B, but that was only for ...

Oct 22, 2024 at 13:20 ON511 is reporting that Hwy 17 is reduced to one lane in the Old Woman Bay area due to tractor trailer removal. Wawa-news has been told that the tractor trailer was hauling potatoes. Several skids were seen on the shoulder earlier this morning. Oct 20, 2024 at 11:04 There were traffic delays about 22kms south ...

The Wawa Trifecta was held this weekend with sixty (60) runners from (Wawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Chapleau, Timmins and Elliot Lake). This is a huge increase from the twenty-one that participated last year. The trifecta features three races in two days. Saturday – A lovely 6km trail run, a ‘gnarly’ 1.5km hill climb, both of which are warmups for Sunday’s ...

Weather: Today – A few showers ending this morning then clearing. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning then south 40 gusting to 60. High 19. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning late this evening. Wind South 30 km/h gusting to 50, becoming North ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recognizes the importance of transparency and accurate information regarding operations during possible demonstrations. The OPP’s Provincial Liaison Team (PLT) is an integral part of our response to events such as demonstrations, rallies and marches. The PLT’s primary function is not to assist demonstrators; instead, their role centers around facilitating lawful, peaceful and safe events by ...

Northern Lights Ford is once again holding their annual campaign to “Let’s Scare Hunger Together”. This is a food drive to help the Wawa Community Food Bank by collecting non-perishable items during the month of October. The goal for this year goal is to fill 3 F-150 truckloads full.  In the past it’s been 2 truckloads. If you bring your ...

If you are intersted in curling during this year’s season – Tuesday, October 22nd is the night! Registration will be held at the MMCC from 6:30 – 8 p.m. with not only experienced curlers welcomed, but newbies as well.. All curlers can participate in training sessions that are being planned. The curling season is expected to begin on November 4th: ...