Morning News Tidbits – June 19

Weather – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 60 percent chance of showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches near Lake Superior. High 22. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches near Lake Superior. Low 12.

Marine Forecast – Wind south 15 knots diminishing to light this morning then becoming northeast 10 Saturday evening. Waves one metre subsiding to one half metre or less near noon. Showers today with a risk of thunderstorms. Periods of rain Saturday evening. Fog patches.

Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – June 18, 2020 (10:30 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	9,918
Positive	23
Negative	8,838 (last updated June 17, 2020)
Pending	901 (last updated June 17, 2020)
Deceased	0
Resolved	22

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:

Congratulations to Dan ‘the Mechanic’ (from Wawa) who answered questions on CBC’s Morning North – He won a CBC Ball Cap, he missed the second question, got the third winning a CBC Tote Bag, missed the fourth, and won the fifth winning a CBC Mug!
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There was one new fire discovered in the Northeast region by mid-afternoon on June 18; North Bay 12 is now out at 0.1 of a hectare. There remains one active fire in the region, Kirkland Lake 1  is still being observed at 15.8 hectares. The fire hazard is generally high with some areas showing an extreme hazard in both the central and southern portions of the region.
<brThere were no new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the mid-afternoon of June 18, with five forest fires confirmed by the end of the day on June 17. Three in Red Lake district and two in Sioux Lookout district. All these fires received rain which has reduced their activity and helped with suppression efforts.
<brThere are currently six active fires in the Northwest Region. One is being held and the rest are classified as not under control. The forest fire hazard is high in the Thunder Bay district and southern half of the Nipigon district. A low to moderate hazard exists in the remainder of the region.
<brPremier Doug Ford will be joined by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, to make an announcement at 1 p.m.