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Morning News Tidbits – Thursday November 23

Weather: Today – Periods of light snow ending early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h. Temperature falling to -11 this afternoon. Wind chill -8 this morning and -15 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 ...

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Split the Pot approaching a Million Dollars!

Ontario’s Split the Pot Lottery ticket sales are approaching $1,000,000! This lottery provides ticket buyers the opportunity to share in the winnings and be part of the largest partnered fundraising initiative in Ontario. Time is crucial — don’t miss out on the chance to win the largest Early Rewards Prize yet! We have a prize of $20,000 that will be ...

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Have you bid yet? Time is Running Out!

Time is running out for you to bid in the Wawa Rotary Online Auction.  Bidding began on Sunday, November 19th and will continue to Saturday, November 25th at 10 p.m. Registering to bid is easy, you just need your name, email address, phone number and a made-up password. No credit or debit cards are required. You will then get a ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – November 21

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 FAHRER, Tom 2 2 3 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 2 3 McCOY, Joe 2 2 3 MITRIKAS, Eric 2 2 3 HALE, Ron 5 1 3 REID, Michael 6 0 3 TERRIS, Spencer 6 0 3 Game Schedule for Monday, November 27th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS RIED ...

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Wednesday Morning News – November 22nd

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this morning with risk of freezing drizzle. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. Temperature steady near zero. Wind chill -3 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this evening. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h after midnight. Low -7. ...

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Colleges Call for Immediate Provincial Investments and Five Percent Tuition Increase

Ontario’s colleges are calling for an immediate end to the province’s tuition freeze, a modest five percent tuition increase and enhanced investments in Ontario’s public college students. “It’s essential to invest in the success of our students,” said Confederation College President, Kathleen Lynch. “Colleges need the financial support to ensure their future sustainability. The investments we make today will ensure ...

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SSM Man Wins $100,000 in ENCORE

Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Brian Lalonde of Sault Ste. Marie. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the October 21, 2023 LOTTARIO draw to win $ 100,000!   Brian, a retiree, says he has been playing the lottery regularly for over 30 years. “I always say yes to ENCORE,” he shared ...

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École Saint Nom de Jésus shines at Trunk or Treat event

While children and adults alike can dress up for Halloween, it is also a good time to promote our lovely school. Thanks to the support of Ms. Samantha École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) was well represented at the Hornepayne Trunk or Treat event. The “Stitch and Chester” theme offered children a visually stimulating experience and enabled the school to ...

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Un Trunk or Treat qui fait rayonner l’école Saint Nom de Jésus!

Alors que les petits comme les grands peuvent se costumer lors de l’Halloween, c’est aussi un bon moment de faire la promotion de notre belle école. Grâce au travail de Mme Samantha, l’école Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) était bien représentée au Trunk or Treat de Hornepayne. La thématique de « Stitch et Chester » offrait aux enfants une expérience visuellement stimulante ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – November 17

Team Rank Wins G.P. BUCKELL, Chris 1 2 2 FAHRER, Tom 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 TERRIS, Tom 1 2 2 HALL, Dave 5 1 1 McCoy, Joe 5 1 2 CORLEY, Sarah 7 0 2 GLOVER, Justine 7 0 2 RAINVILLE, Heather 7 0 2 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 0 2 SWITZER, Anya 7 0 1 Game ...

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Morning News Tidbits – Tuesday, November 21

Weather: Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill -6 in the morning. UV index 1 or low. Night – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries in the evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -5. Wind chill -7 overnight. News Tidbits: Hornepayne School Bus -Due to a driver shortage, N01 will be cancelled from November 20th until ...

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BERTHIAUME, Jeanne D’Arc

C’est avec une profonde tristesse que la famille de Jeanne D’Arc Berthiaume annonce son départ le 16 novembre 2023 à l’âge de 84 ans.   Elle rejoint au cieux son mari bien-aimé, Raymond Berthiaume, sa fille Nicole et ses trois petits enfants. Chère mère de Micheline, feu Nicole (Michel), France (feu Jean Pierre), Danielle (Mario), Yves, Pierre, Lucie (Mike) et ...

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Smith, Robert Peter “Pete”

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Robert Peter Smith “Pete” on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the age of 70. Son of the late William and Leona Smith of Hawk Junction. Husband of Marilyn Smith (nee Gerrior). Pete enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Summers were spent picking wild blueberries. ...

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LDHCF to Launch Wish Campaign 2023

Board members, staff and volunteers were busy erecting and decorating our wish tree in the hospital lobby, in anticipation of the launch of the annual Wish and Giving Tuesday Campaigns. The Wish Campaign begins on November 21 with the draw for the beautiful original painting of Katherine Cove donated by Darlene Jordan.  It will be held at 11:00 am in ...

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