Yearly Archives: 2020

Lady Dunn Health Centre Resumes LTC Visitation

On June 11th, 2020, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), the Ontario government announced the gradual resumption of visits to long-term care homes. We know that it has been difficult for our LTC residents and their families over the past three month to not be able to visit in person. However, we thank you for your ...

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SE OPP – Missing Person Report leads to Criminal Charge

On June 13, 2020, at approximately 10:03 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a missing person call. It was reported that the missing person may be in the Wawa or Dubreuilville area. Officers located a vehicle matching the descriptors provided at approximately 1:21 p.m. and performed a traffic stop. Investigation revealed that the ...

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L’Ontario souligne la Journée mondiale de sensibilisation à la maltraitance des personnes âgées

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Aujourd’hui, Raymond Cho, ministre des Services aux aînés et de l’Accessibilité, a publié la déclaration qui suit pour souligner la Journée mondiale de sensibilisation à la maltraitance des personnes âgées : « Alors que nous prenons un temps d’arrêt à l’occasion de la Journée mondiale de sensibilisation à la maltraitance des personnes âgées, je vous encourage tous à réfléchir à ce que ...

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Ontario Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Today, Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, issued the following statement to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: “As we pause to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, I encourage everyone to reflect on what we can do together to protect Ontario’s seniors from physical and emotional abuse. The health, safety and well-being of Ontario’s seniors is of the ...

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Dévoilement de la programmation de la fête du Canada 2020

Aujourd’hui, l’honorable Steven Guilbeault, ministre du Patrimoine canadien, a dévoilé la programmation de la fête du Canada 2020. Le 1er juillet, les Canadiens et les Canadiennes d’un océan à l’autre sont invités à prendre part à une panoplie de célébrations virtuelles et à exprimer leur fierté. Cette année plus que jamais, la fête du Canada rassemblera les Canadiens et les ...

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Canada Day 2020 Celebration Plans Unveiled

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, unveiled the program for Canada Day. On July 1, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are invited to take part in an array of virtual celebrations to express our national pride. This year more than ever, Canada Day is an important national celebration bringing Canadians together, even if it is ...

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Morning News Tidbits – June 15

Weather – Sunny. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Partly cloudy before morning with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 10. Frost Advisory – ended Marine Forecast – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind south 15 knots increasing to southeast 20 this afternoon then veering to south 20 near midnight. Wind diminishing to south 15 ...

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Letter – From a Grateful Mom

Hello Wawa, I wanted to congratulate you on your friendly, kind community. My daughter is a university student traveling from BC where she attends school home to Ontario. This can be a long, challenging drive at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. On Saturday night, about 60 km outside of Wawa, she got a flat tire. She ...

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Morning News Tidbits – June 14

Weather – Sunny. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low plus 3 with risk of frost. Frost Advisory – ended Marine Forecast –  Strong wind warning in effect. Wind light becoming southeast 10 knots near noon then increasing to southeast 15 early this evening. Wind veering to south 15 near midnight then increasing ...

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L’Ontario assouplit les restrictions concernant les mariages et les cérémonies funèbres

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario accorde une plus grande souplesse quant au nombre de participants à des cérémonies de mariage ou funèbres tenues à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur, reconnaissant l’importance de se retrouver avec ses proches lors des moments où cela compte le plus. En fonction des tendances positives de santé publique, le gouvernement augmente le nombre de personnes pouvant participer ...

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Ontario Eases Restrictions on Wedding and Funeral Ceremonies

The Ontario government is providing more flexibility on the number of attendees permitted at indoor and outdoor wedding and funeral ceremonies, in recognition of the importance of being with loved ones during the moments that matter most. Based on positive public health trends the government is extending the number of people allowed to attend an indoor wedding or funeral ceremony ...

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In Memory – Vincenza Lauricella

May 3, 1928 – June 13, 2019. In loving memory of our dear Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma who left us a year ago on June 13, 2019 Your life was a blessing your memory a treasure.You are loved beyond wordsand missed beyond measure. Love Always, From the Lauricella, Rody and Rainville Families

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Les Ontariens et Ontariennes sont encouragés à se former un cercle social

  Les gens de tout l’Ontario sont encouragés à se former un groupe de fréquentation, appelé cercle social, comprenant au maximum 10 personnes avec qui ils pourront interagir et entretenir des contacts rapprochés sans avoir à maintenir l’écart sanitaire. Le médecin hygiéniste en chef de l’Ontario, le Dr David Williams, a mis à jour ses recommandations en matière de santé ...

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