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Morning News – March 14

Mar 14, 2022 at 07:56

Weather:

  • Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 26 this morning and minus 9 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate.
  • Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 16. Wind chill minus 9 this evening and minus 22 overnight.

COVID-19 Statistics:

Current Previous Change from previous report
Tested 242,754 242,566 188
Confirmed Cases 5,707 5,641 66
Confirmed Cases in 2022 3,503 3,437 66
Active cases 387 375 12
Resolved 5,320 5,266 54
Deceased 39 38 1
Deceased in 2022 19 18 1
Central & East Algoma 572 567 5
Elliot Lake & Area 222 221 1
North Algoma 234 232 2
Sault Ste. Marie & Area 4,679 4,621 58

 

 

News Tidbits:

  • Comgratulations to winners in the Dubreuilville Magpie Winter Pike Derby. There were 156 participants, with 26 pike being brought in for weighing (pike had to be over 24″ to be weighed).
    1. Eric Casey: 12.82 lbs – $7,000
    2. Patrice Bernard: 11.79 lbs – $4,000 (Patrice was 3rd in the 2021 Derby)
    3. Daniel Guay: 11.44 lbs – $2,000
    4. Kevin Tremblay: 9.22 lbs – $1,000
    5. Sam Gravel: 9.07 lbs – $500
    Participation prize: Lindsay Robinson
    Early Bird: Matthew Castonguay – $1,000

 

Announcements:

  • Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, will make an announcement about a new student scholarship at 8:45 a.m. in Toronto.
  • Solicitor General Sylvia Jones will be joined by Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner, Thomas Carrique, to make an announcement regarding police mental health crisis response resources at 10:30 a.m. in Shelburne.
  • Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, to make an announcement at 11 a.m.
  • Premier Doug Ford will be joined by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, to make an announcement at 1 a.m. in Barrie.

 
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