Raymond Cho, ministre des Services aux aînés et de l’Accessibilité, a émis la déclaration suivante pour souligner la Semaine nationale de l’accessibilité : « Notre gouvernement est fier de travailler à la création d’une société et d’une économie accessibles et inclusives pour toute la population de l’Ontario. Je désire remercier tous les particuliers, groupes et partenaires qui travaillent ensemble pour créer un ...
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Creating an Ontario that is Accessible and Inclusive for Everyone
The Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, Raymond Cho, issued the following statement to recognize National AccessAbility Week: “Our government is proud to work towards creating a society and economy that is accessible and inclusive for all Ontarians. I would like to thank all of the individuals, groups and partners who have been working towards creating a barrier-free Ontario. This year, ...
Read More »Brotherhood wins Award
Brotherhood was honoured with the Canadian Screen Award for Achievement in Visual Effects during Friday night’s special broadcast. Set in the 1920s, the film recounts the true story of a group of youth at a summer camp on Balsam Lake in the Kawartha Lakes, who had to fight for survival when an unforeseen thunderstorm overwhelmed their canoe trip. Brotherhood’s visual ...
Read More »It’s Been a Good Run – UPDATE
WELL – amazing news! I have gotten two ads which means that I will be able to provide Wawa-news for another month. Thank you to those who continue to support Wawa-news. It has been a good 15 years since Wawa-news began operations, but all good things come to an end, and today – Wawa-news is finished. I left Wawa in ...
Read More »Sunday Morning News – May 31
Weather – The frost advisory was lifted at 5:15 this morning. Today – A few showers ending this morning then clearing. High 12. UV index 7 or high. Tonight will be clear with a low of 5C. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 30, 2020 (12:30 p.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault ...
Read More »Frost Warning
at 10:17 PM Environment Canada stated that a frost advisory is in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Temperatures will fall to near freezing or just below freezing overnight and early Sunday morning, resulting in frost conditions for tonight and early Sunday morning. ...
Read More »The LDHC & WFHT- How we’re staying safe during this pandemic
In the next video produced by the Lady Dunn Health Centre and Wawa Family Health Team in Wawa. This video shows an overview of the changes that have been made at the Lady Dunn Health Centre to keep patients, staff and community safe. With safety restrictions in place, the hospital and clinic remains open. Residents are encouraged to call ...
Read More »L’Ontario prend des mesures supplémentaires pour protéger de la COVID-19 les aînés qui vivent en maison de retraite
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a apporté aujourd’hui des modifications à la réglementation prise en application de la Loi de 2010 sur les maisons de retraite afin de permettre à l’Office de réglementation des maisons de retraite (ORMR) de mieux soutenir les aînés qui vivent en maison de retraite pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Ces modifications visent l’augmentation du paiement d’urgence ...
Read More »Ontario Takes Additional Steps to Protect Seniors in Retirement Homes during COVID-19
Today, the Ontario government made amendments to the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 regulation, enabling the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) to better support seniors living in retirement homes during the COVID-19 outbreak. The regulation change increases the emergency payment the RHRA can pay to eligible retirement home residents from $2,000 to $3,500. In the event of an emergency, such as an outbreak, this ...
Read More »McFARLANE, Edward “Ed”
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Ed on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Sault Area Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Shirley for 33 years. Cherished father of Dennis, Crystal (Ben) and Tim (Matchet) and was a loved step father of Rod (Lyla), T.Jay (Arleah) and Renee (Dwayne). Proud Grandfather of many. Predeceased ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – May 30
Weather – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 10. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Increasing cloudiness before morning. Low plus 2. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 27, 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 ...
Read More »L’Ontario élargit son programme de dépistage de la COVID-19 à l’échelle de la province
Alors que la province remet prudemment et progressivement en marche son économie, le gouvernement de l’Ontario met en œuvre la prochaine phase de sa stratégie de dépistage de la COVID-19 pour détecter rapidement les cas et enrayer la propagation du virus. Un plus grand nombre de personnes pourra désormais accéder aux tests de dépistage, à un plus grand nombre d’emplacements ...
Read More »Ontario Opens Up COVID-19 Testing Across the Province
As the province carefully and gradually reopens the economy, the Ontario government is implementing the next phase of its COVID-19 testing strategy to detect and quickly stop the spread of the virus. Testing will now be available to more people in more locations across the province. Today, Premier Doug Ford and Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, released ...
Read More »Métis Presidential Race Watched Closely by Local Citizens
Sault Ste Marie and surrounding area Métis Citizens will be watching closely on June 1 when the results of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) provincial election are released. This year’s MNO election is a historic one. It is the first in which the opportunity to achieve full Métis self-government is front and centre on the ballot. In 2019, Métis ...
Read More »Une aide au loyer est maintenant offerte aux petites entreprises locataires et à leurs locateurs
Tous les propriétaires d’immeubles commerciaux de l’Ontario peuvent maintenant demander une aide au loyer pour les petites entreprises comptant parmi leurs locataires qui sont touchées par la pandémie de COVID-19. Cette initiative permettra à un plus grand nombre de petites entreprises de poursuivre leurs activités et de préserver des emplois pendant que la province procède au déconfinement progressif et sécuritaire ...
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