Morning News – April 27

Apr 27, 2025 at 07:56

Weather:

• Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny near noon. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 5. Wind chill minus 17 this morning. UV index 6 or high.
• Tonight – Clear. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low minus 10. Wind chill minus 13 overnight.

COVID Statistics:

	Current	Previous	Change from previous report
Tested	257,679	257,444	235
Confirmed Cases	7,842	7,813	29
Confirmed Cases in 2022	5,638	5,609	29
Active cases	319	291	28
Resolved	7,523	7,522	1
*Deceased	51	51	0
Deceased in 2022	30	30	0
Central & East Algoma	778	772	6
Elliot Lake & Area	384	383	1
North Algoma	270	271	-1
Sault Ste. Marie & Area	6,410	6,387	23

 

News Tidbits:

• Two counterfeit $50 USD bills were found in the Soo. SSM Police advise “For local businesses, and community members purchasing and selling items online, please be vigilant when accepting cash. Inspect the bill, often the material counterfeit currency is made with, doesn’t feel right. That can be a key indicator. When inspecting the bill, look closely at the details, serial numbers, and key markings on the bill.“
• The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has terminated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the serious injury suffered by a 30-year-old man last month in Greenstone. As the injury was deemed not to be serious, SIU terminated the investigation.