Morning News Tidbits – June 17

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this morning. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 9 or very high.
Tonight – Clear. Low 14.

Marine Forecast – Wind south 15 knots backing to southeast 15 this afternoon then veering to south 15 this evening. Wind backing to southeast 15 Thursday morning then veering to south 15 Thursday evening. Waves one metre.

Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – June 16, 2020 (8:30 a.m.)

Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following:

• Sault Ste. Marie & Area
• Central & East Algoma
• Elliot Lake & Area

Tested	9,617
Positive	23
Negative	8,720
Pending	874
Deceased	0
Resolved	21

Total confirmed cases by area of residence

Central & East  Algoma – Yes (less than 5)
Elliot Lake & Area – Yes (less than 5)
North Algoma – No
Sault Ste. Marie & Area – Yes (18)

 

News Tidbits:

Yesterday, SE OPP charged a commercial motor vehicle under the HTA. It had lost a wheel while travelling on Highway 17 near White River. OPP stated that no other vehicles or people were struck by the wheel.<

The Sault Star has further defined the two most recent cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. One positive case is at Algoma Manor in Thessalon, and the other is at the Extendicare Maple View nursing home in Sault Ste. Marie, involving a staff member.

There was one new fire discovered in the Northeast Region by mid-afternoon on June 16. Sudbury 30 is 1 hectare (east of Lower Sturgeon Lake) and not under control. Kirkland Lake 1, continues to be observed at 15.8 hectares. The fire hazard is mostly high, with areas near Temiskaming Shores and Greater Sudbury showing an extreme hazard today.

One new fire was discovered in the Northwest Region by the mid-afternoon of June 16. Thunder Bay 16 (western shore of Flower Lake, approximately 72 kilometres west of Thunder Bay) is not under control at 0.1 hectare. The fire hazard is mainly high throughout the Northwest Region. Some pockets of extreme hazard exist in the far north. Portions of the Thunder Bay, Nipigon and Kenora sectors feature moderate to low hazard conditions following recent rainfall.

Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, announced yesterday that the Government of Ontario is connecting Northeastern Ontario with a long-awaited highway bypass project in the Town of Cochrane. The project will connect Highway 652 to Highway 11, providing an alternate route for travellers and trucks moving goods and reducing traffic on municipal roads. It is anticipated that the bypass could divert approximately 960 vehicles and 195 trucks per day away from municipal roads.

Premier Doug Ford will be joined by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, to ]to make an announcement at 1 p.m.