Monthly Archives: August 2020

Morning News Tidbits – August 13

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 26. Humidex 30. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 14.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 12, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central ...

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Sault College Extends Withdrawal Period to Further Support First Year Students

Recognizing that the current situation surrounding COVID-19 has re-shaped post-secondary education for the upcoming fall semester, Sault College understands the importance of being flexible and providing options to further support its students during these unprecedented times. To complement this, Sault College is providing its full-time first year students with an extended opportunity to make an informed decision regarding their academic ...

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The G’minoomaadozimin – We Are Living Well project receives Provincial Funding

Minister Greg Rickford (Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and Minister of Indigenous Affairs) made an announcement yesterday on behalf of Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. He announced that the Ontario government is investing $280,500 to help Nokiiwin Tribal Council provide culturally-appropriate training and programs. “We are committed to supporting workers, students and families living in First ...

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Between the Covers – August 12

The Summer Reading Program has begun! Join us at 11 a.m. Tuesday – Thursday for stories, crafts, and fun science experiments all on Facebook live. Remember to sign up on the TDSRC website. There you will find tons of eBooks, jokes, and a reading log for all the books this summer. Keep track of books you’ve read and let us ...

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Announcing beds in a broken system won’t deliver better seniors care

Teresa Armstrong, the Ontario NDP’s Long-Term Care critic, released the following statement in response to a government announcement of future long-term care beds being allocated to a Humber River Hospital long-term care facility:   “Long-term care is badly understaffed, under-regulated, and the government no longer inspects facilities regularly. As a result, thousands of seniors are neglected, and their emotional well-being ...

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East Algoma OPP – 26th Driver this year charged with Impaired

On August 11, 2020, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Town of Blind River.   Shortly after 10:00 p.m., police observed a vehicle on Causley Street that was up on a sidewalk. While speaking to the driver, the officer determined that alcohol had been consumed. As a result of the ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – August 12

It is the Eleventh  Sunday after Pentecost. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for August 16, 2020. Genesis 45: 1-15                        Joseph is reunited with his brothers. Psalm 133                           ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Wawa Man Charged with Impaired after Collision on Harbour Road

On August 11, 2020, at approximately 5:10 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Harbour Road in Wawa. Upon arrival, officers observed that a pickup truck had left the roadway and gone several feet down an embankment. A short time later, it was determined that the driver ...

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2nd Annual Memorial Butterfly Release

  With the current COVID-19 restrictions, the Lady Dunn Health Centre Palliative Care Team has decided to get a little creative. This year our Memorial Butterfly Release will be hosted virtually.   Help us fill the community with joy by displaying butterflies on the front window of your home or business by Thursday, August 27, 2020.   Step 1: Be creative. ...

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Morning News Tidbits – August 12

Weather – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 13.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 10, 2020 (9:00 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & East Algoma ...

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WFD gets called to smoke on Broadway

The Wawa Fire Department was called out to a residence on Broadway Avenue. Smoke was observed coming out the door. Firefighters were seen venting the building, and unconfirmed reports are that it was a small kitchen fire. Firefighters were on scene for about an hour.

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East Algoma OPP – Guelph Police would like help in locating a Missing Male

On August 11, 2020, the Guelph Police Service contacted the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) requesting assistance in locating a missing male that may be in or travelling through our area.   The Guelph Police Service is trying to locate Mr. Jad CRAWFORD. CRAWFORD is 49 years-of-age and from the City of Guelph, Ontario. He is operating a silver 2014 Kia ...

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L’Ontario accélère la construction d’un foyer de soins de longue durée à Toronto

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a annoncé qu’un nouveau foyer de soins de longue durée sera construit à l’emplacement de Finch de l’Hôpital Humber River, en quelques mois seulement, plutôt qu’en plusieurs années. Ce projet s’inscrit dans le cadre du Programme pilote d’accélération de la construction de la province. En collaboration avec l’Hôpital Humber River et Infrastructure Ontario, la province entend ...

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Ontario Fast-Tracks Long-Term Care Home in Toronto

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The Ontario government announced that a new long-term care home will be built at Humber River Hospital’s Finch site in months, not years. The project is part of the province’s Accelerated Build Pilot Program. By working with Humber River Hospital and Infrastructure Ontario, the province intends to build up to 320 new long-term care beds at this site by the ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Looking for Help in Copper Theft

  Ontario Provincial Police are looking for information regarding a theft of copper (wire) from Chapleau Hydro on Lorne Street South. Approximately $800 worth of copper was stolen, OPP stating on or about July 30th, 2020. If you have any information regarding this theft, you are asked to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477/P3tips.com.

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