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Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion de la Journée Louis Riel

Le 16 novembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée Louis Riel : « Aujourd’hui, tous les Canadiens s’unissent pour célébrer l’héritage de Louis Riel, formidable chef métis et fondateur du Manitoba. « Nous ne soulignerons jamais assez les contributions de Louis Riel à notre pays. La passion qu’il a manifestée pour ...

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Ontario Honours the Legacy of Louis Riel

Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs released the following statement on Louis Riel Day: “On this day in 1885, Louis Riel, an elected Métis leader and founder of Manitoba, was executed for treason. Looking back, we now recognize him as a highly skilled and visionary politician, a capable negotiator, and a committed advocate for the Métis Nation. Notably, he also ...

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L’Ontario honore l’héritage de Louis Riel

Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du jour de Louis Riel : « En ce jour de 1885, Louis Riel, chef métis élu et fondateur du Manitoba, a été exécuté pour trahison. Avec le recul, nous reconnaissons aujourd’hui en lui un politicien très compétent et visionnaire, un négociateur habile et un défenseur engagé ...

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Strong Wind Warning – Ended

Just after midnight the warning was removed. 4:02 PM EST Thursday 16 November 2023 Strong wind gusts expected this evening. Hazard: Strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h. Timing: Ending late this evening. Discussion: Strong southwest winds will continue this evening with the strongest gusts expected near Lake Superior. Winds will shift to the northwest and ease slightly late this ...

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Missing Man’s vehicle seen in SSM

Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s assistance with regards to a report of a missing person. Missing is Brian (age 43). Described as 6’2″, approximately 220lbs, with short black hair and green eyes. He has access to a black Cadillac Escalade bearing marker 04LV55. He was last seen on November 14, ...

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Métis Nation of Ontario marks Louis Riel Day

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites all Canadians to join in remembering Métis leader Louis Riel on the anniversary of his execution in 1885. On November 16, we honour Riel’s sacrifice and enduring legacy by celebrating Métis culture, marking a continued commitment to our shared journey toward Reconciliation. This year holds profound significance for the MNO, marking not only ...

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Wawa Ladies Curling Standings – November 15

RANK WINS G.P. BLANCHET, Emma 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 1 2 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 3 1 2 BUSSINEAU, Denise 3 1 1 LOWE, Cheri 3 1 2 SPENCER, Diane 3 1 2 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 3 1 2 CHARBONNEAU, Melanie 9 0 1 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 9 0 1 MATHIAS, Danette 9 0 2 PARSONS, Rochelle ...

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Argonaut Gold Completes Magino Royalty Sale to Franco-Nevada

Argonaut Gold Inc. is pleased to announce that it has completed the Magino royalty transaction with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation, as announced on November 2, 2023. Pursuant to the transaction, the Company has completed the sale of an additional 1% net smelter return royalty (“NSR”) on its Magino Mine to Franco-Nevada for $28.0 million. Franco-Nevada now holds an ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – November 16

Sunday the message was based on the parable of the ten virgins. There were ten bridesmaids prepared for a Wedding feast and they waited with their lamps lit for the bridal procession. The groom’s party was late coming to get the bride, and unfortunately, five of the lamps went out.  The bridesmaids wanted to borrow oil for their lamps from ...

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Thursday Morning News – November 16

Weather: Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness late in the afternoon then rain. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 60 in the morning then increasing to 50 gusting to 70 late in the afternoon. High 11. UV index 1 or low. Night – Rain changing to snow or rain near midnight and ending overnight then cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. ...

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PROVOST, Simone

Passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Long Term Care on Saturday November 11, 2023 just 13 days from her 92nd birthday. Beloved wife of the late Fernand Provost. Dearly loved mother of Claire Evely, Paulette Robinson (late Curt), Cecile Elan (Joe), Aline Sauve (late Adrien), Joe Provost (Paula) and Marcel Provost (Judy). Adored grandmother ...

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Ontario Receives Report to Support Financial Sustainability of Postsecondary Education System

Today, Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, issued the following statement in response to receipt of the blue-ribbon panel’s report: “Our government created the blue-ribbon panel of experts to provide advice and recommendations for keeping the postsecondary education sector financially stable and focused on providing the best student experience possible. Over the past few months, the panel conducted research ...

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Réception par l’Ontario d’un rapport visant à favoriser la viabilité financière du système d’éducation postsecondaire

Aujourd’hui, la ministre des Collèges et Universités, Jill Dunlop, a publié la déclaration suivante après avoir reçu le rapport du Groupe d’experts : « Notre gouvernement a créé un Groupe d’experts chargé de fournir des conseils et de formuler des recommandations pour assurer la stabilité financière du secteur de l’enseignement postsecondaire et faire en sorte que ce dernier offre la ...

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Investment of $930,000 approved by the Ontario Government for St. Kateri Outdoor Learning Centre

During the November 15 Board of Trustees meeting, Director of Education, Danny Viotto shared that the provincial government has given its approval to utilize $930,000 to renovate and expand the current infrastructure of one of the board’s innovative experiential learning hubs. The renovation plans include an additional classroom in the current building, upgrades to the washroom facilities and ventilation system, ...

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Wawa Remembers

  As it is observed every year on the 11 day of the 11th month at the 11th hour since the end of the first World War in so many countries and communities, Wawa is no different. On Saturday, November 11th, legion members, veterans, and citizens of Wawa gathered at the cenotaph for the wreath-laying ceremony. Then at 11:30 a.m., ...

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