Today is Franco-Ontarian Day. Officially declared in 2010 by the Province, it recognizes the contribution of Ontario's Francophone community to the cultural, historical, social, economic and political life of the province. #francoontarian

Inspired by Niigaan Sinclair as we prepare for Truth and Reconciliation week but also beyond. I am committed to TRC #63.3 – Building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect. This is not a unit or lesson - this is a journey Bluewater DSB

Today is Franco-Ontarian Day in celebration of French culture across our province! There are more than 622,000 Francophones and 1.5 million Ontarians who can speak French, making Ontario Canada’s largest Francophone community outside of Quebec. Source: Ontario.ca

October 2021 Assignment – Night Shots oscc.wordpress.com/2021/09/25/oct…

An inaccurate Canadian study suggesting an extremely high rate of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccines has been retracted due to a major mathematical error. bit.ly/2XPlEyI

Fall has arrived and that means days are getting shorter and evenings are getting cooler. If you are a runner you should check out these safety tips to stay safe from seasonal hazards that now present themselves. #BePrepared #Execise runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/fall…

Warmups are underway, and the lineups are set. Hockey is back at the Bayshore! 🐻 vs 🐴 #RoarTogether | #GameOn

The students at Dawnview Public School have created their first school community bulletin board! Every student contributed a feather to the wings. "What if I fall? What if you fly?"

Happy retirement to Susan Siefert! After 34 years of service, 7 of those as our Manager; Community & Employment, she is transitioning to retirement today. Thank you for your leadership, we wish you all the best, Susan! 👏

6509. As a school, every student stamped their fingerprints so there are 6509 fingerprints - each one a child who died at residential schools. As we pass through the front lobby, we will reflect on this because it isn’t just a number - these were children. Bluewater DSB

Kindness counts at Arran-Tara Elementary School, where students counted many wonderful acts of kindness at their school over the last three weeks! Over 112 kind acts were recognized. Students received a certificate and chance to share their kind acts on the morning announcements.

REMINDER ⏰ Only a few weeks left to submit your nomination for the Peace Medal — awarded to individuals or groups who, without any special resources, status, wealth or position, have worked to build peace within our community or globally. ymcaowensound.on.ca/peace-week/#no…

A recent survey revealed that #MentalHealth and financial worries are deeply connected. In any given week, at least 500,000 Canadians are unable to work due to mental health problems. Learn more by checking out our #FinancialFridays blog at bit.ly/3BGwPIZ

MS Chi-Cheemaun Spotted! Looking good! We got a glimpse of the big canoe coming into Tobermory Harbour on one of their last trips of the season! Sounds like they're doing regular sailing till the 17th and she'll be home for the winter soon! Chi-Cheemaun

Tomorrow is #WorldRestartAHeart Day, and SJA encourages everyone to become certified in #CPR and learn the location of the nearest #AED. It could save a loved one's life. Be prepared. #LearnCPR #SJA #SavingLives sja.ca/en/first-aid-t…

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Today is a HUGE day for press freedom. The Narwhal & Amber Bracken are suing the RCMP for violating Charter rights granted to journalists. The CAJ strongly supports this. We hope it is yet another wake-up call to police that journalism is not a crime 📄:newswire.ca/news-releases/…

Our garlic is popping up. Is yours? #spring #garlic

As needs increase, we desperately need your help. SOS assists with healthcare, providing necessary vaccinations, peer support, addiction support, harm reduction education, and supplies. Please consider making a donation today. Visit soshelps.ca ❤️

An exceptional clip. Plain language. Passionate. Public policy implemented under our PM supports media that is more-often-than-not openly hostile toward him (i.e. PostMedia) and he still stands behind the importance of local media, whether for or against. I loved seeing this.