As the Ontario government carefully and gradually reopens the province, those taking public transit, returning to work or going out shopping are being urged to continue to adhere to public health advice as the best line of defence against COVID-19. To assist the public, the Ministry of Health today released specific recommendations on how to choose, wear and care for ...

Members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in “Canada Road Safety Week” which ran from May 12 to May 18, 2020. This campaign is designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures and target behaviours that put motorists, passengers and pedestrians at risk. The main focus of the initiative is on impaired driving, distracted driving, ...

Sault College’s e-learning course offerings continue to expand with a diverse range of program options for every learner. The College’s newest online certificates include: Data Analytics in Business Decision-Making Ontario College Graduate Certificate, Social Entrepreneurship Certificate and Strength-Based Perspectives in Helping Certificate.   With the addition of these new online certificates, Sault College is now offering over 40 online certificate ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario réduit les obstacles financiers pour les étudiants à temps plein qui font des études postsecondaires. À compter d’aujourd’hui, les étudiants qui sont le plus dans le besoin peuvent présenter une demande au Régime d’aide financière aux étudiants de l’Ontario (RAFEO) pour l’année scolaire 2020-2021. « Faire des études supérieures est l’un des principaux investissements qu’une personne puisse faire ...

The Ontario government is reducing financial barriers for full-time students attending postsecondary education. Starting today, those most in need can apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for the 2020-21 school year. “Investing in higher education is one of the most important investments a person can make in their future,” said Ross Romano, Minister of College and Universities. “To ...

  Wawa residents are sure to be happy that the ice is now off of Wawa Lake. This means that people can now kayak, canoe, stand-up paddle board – all respecting social distancing of course. With historical data from Andy Stevens, Wawa-news has been tracking when ice forms and leaves Wawa Lake since 2014 – it is interesting to see ...

On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 approximately 1:00 am, members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision (MVC), involving a signal motor vehicle on Highway 17, approximately 70km east of Marathon near Green Lakes.   An eastbound 2019 Honda Civic lost control after hitting the east bound shoulder on a corner. ...

And 75 years ago our veterans were the talk of the town in Holland and there were parades, local music sounded all over. Dances were arranged and always “Ladies Free” and it was music and more music. Local companies and farmers got good deals on  army trucks and other equipment. Canadian soldiers helped with cleanup and rebuilding until they were repatriated back to ...

Alleluia!  Christ is Risen ! Christ is Risen Indeed !  Alleluia Although we cannot meet for Worship together you  may like to  read the Scriptures for May 24, 2020 – Seventh Sunday of Easter. Acts 1 : 6-14       The ascension of Jesus Psalm 68             God makes a home for the poor. 1 Peter 4: 12-14; 5: 6-11  Cast your cares ...

Weather -Sunny. High 21 except 16 near Lake Superior. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 4. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 19, 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 5,831 Positive 20 Negative 5,528 ...

The Algoma District School Board advises parents that today, the Premier and Minister of Education announced that, based on expert advice from public health officials, schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. At home learning will continue to be available until the end of June, thus ADSB students will continue to receive work and communications from ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario protège la santé et la sécurité des élèves pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 en prolongeant la fermeture des écoles pour le reste de l’année scolaire. Cette décision a été prise après avoir consulté le médecin hygiéniste en chef, les responsables de la santé du Groupe de commandement de l’Ontario pour la lutte contre la COVID-19 et ...

The Ontario government is protecting the health and safety of students during the COVID-19 outbreak by keeping schools closed for the rest of this school year. This decision was made after consulting with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, health experts on the COVID-19 Command Table, and medical experts at The Hospital for Sick Children. At the same time, the ...

On May 18, 2020, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a member of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 in Rabazo Township. The officer observed a northbound pickup truck travelling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected the odour of ...

On Tuesday afternoon, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario will vote on whether to hold a thorough, non-partisan, independent public inquiry — under The Public Inquiries Act — sparked by a motion by NDP Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath.   Since the pandemic began, more than 4,400 residents and staff at Ontario long term care homes have contracted COVID-19, with over 1,400 deaths ...