Ice Fishing Takes a Trip Around the World!
April 16, 2010
Although the fish weren’t biting, the enthusiasm was nibbling at the heels of more than 15 people from around the world on March 8th.
Adult students from the Near North District School Board’s ESL (English as a Second Language) Program enjoyed a day on Lake Nosbonsing learning the Canadian tradition of ice fishing.
Hosted by Detective Constable Raymond Yelle and Big Brothers and Big Sisters, the activity ignited numerous questions and some hesitation about walking out on the ice in March. ....
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North Bay Launches Immigration Web Portal on January 11, 2010.
Prospective immigrants to Canada now have access to everything they need to know about North Bay at the click of the mouse, wherever they are in the world.
For more information on services available for immigrants and residents of North Bay please click on the link below.
Website address: www.northbayimmigration.ca
News Release--June 16, 2008
Community Supports For At-Risk Youth: McGuinty Government Investments Helping Students Reach Their Goals
3,000 students who are struggling or at risk of dropping out will now have access to adult role models in their schools. A $1.5-million government investment will help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada provide these students with in-school mentors.
Quotes
"We know that students who have caring adults in their life are better engaged and achieve better results," said Education Minister Kathleen Wynne.
"When we share a little magic with our youth, the impact lasts a lifetime," said Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada President and CEO Bruce MacDonald.
Quick Facts
For more than 90 years, the Big Brothers Big Sisters program has made a difference in the lives of young people by providing a friend where one is needed.
In Ontario, there are more than 13,000 youth being served in over 400 communities through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
Research has shown that a connection to a caring adult is an essential part of student engagement.
The target for Ontario's graduation rate is 85 per cent. In 2006-07, the rate was 75 per cent up from 68 per cent in 2003-04.
Learn More
Contact your local agency to become a Big Brother or Big Sister.
Improving outcomes for all students is part of the government's Student Success Strategy.