Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. Creation Time 3 in the Season of Pentecost Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for September 27, 2020. Exodus 17: 1-17 Water flows from the rock for thirsty people. Psalm 78 Parts One and Two God did marvellous things for our ancestors. Philippians 2: 1-13 Let the same mind ...
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From the Park – Predictable
Isn’t it funny how less than a handful of words can bring about incredibly strong emotions or reactions in people? For example, can you think of three little words that can bring on beautiful smiles and literal tears of joy? Of course those words are, “I love you.” Powerful little words. As a teenager I learned a single two letter ...
Read More »From the Park – Prévisible
N’est-il pas drôle de voir comment moins certains mots peuvent provoquer des émotions ou des réactions incroyablement fortes chez les gens? Par exemple, pouvez-vous penser à de petits mots qui peuvent apporter de beaux sourires et des larmes de joie? Bien sûr, ces petits mots sont: « Je t’aime ». Des petits mots puissants. Adolescent, j’ai découvert un mot (qui ...
Read More »L’Ontario modernise le secteur de la justice pour le rendre plus accessible, réactif et abordable
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario rend l’accès au système de justice plus facile, plus rapide et plus abordable en investissant dans la technologie et en offrant un plus grand nombre de services en ligne. Ces mesures permettront à la province de tenir plus d’instances à distance et de réduire le nombre de visites dans les palais de justice, ce qui renforcera ...
Read More »Ontario Modernizing Justice Sector to be more Accessible, Responsive and Affordable
The Ontario government is making it easier, faster and more affordable to access the justice system by investing in technology and providing more services online. This will enable the province to provide more remote proceedings and reduce the number of courthouse visits, making the justice system safer to access during the COVID-19 outbreak and recovery period. “Throughout the COVID-19 emergency ...
Read More »Morning News – September 23
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low 9. Fog Advisory – for Montreal River to St. Joseph Island. Issued at 5:48, Environment Canada warns that near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Dense fog patches have developed ...
Read More »L’Ontario s’apprête à lancer la plus vaste campagne de vaccination contre la grippe de son histoire
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario s’apprête à lancer la plus vaste campagne de vaccination contre la grippe de l’histoire de la province. Cette campagne s’inscrit dans le cadre de son plan global visant à préparer le système de santé provincial à une deuxième vague de COVID-19. Intitulé Protéger les Ontariens : Se préparer à de futures vagues de COVID-19, le plan définit ...
Read More »Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign in Province’s History
The Ontario government is implementing the largest flu immunization campaign in Ontario’s history. The campaign is part of the province’s comprehensive plan to prepare the health system for a second wave of COVID-19. The plan, entitled Keeping Ontarians Safe: Preparing for Future Waves of COVID-19, sets out a series of steps to prevent, identify and respond to any outbreak scenario this fall. ...
Read More »Connecting People in Central Algoma with the Mental Health and Addictions Supports
Through collaborative partnerships among community and regional agencies, the Central Algoma Mental Health and Addictions System Table is working to ensure people living with mental health and addiction issues have greater access to resources and supports they may need. Earlier today, during a virtual knowledge exchange forum, Central Algoma health care providers spoke to new programs and services that are ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Sudbury Man Charged with Impaired
On September 20, 2020 at approximately 3:37 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members were on general patrol downtown Elliot Lake. Police observed a suspicious vehicle and subsequently a traffic stop was conducted. The driver was spoken to and a strong odour of alcoholic beverage was detected emanating from their breath. The Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered and ...
Read More »ONWA to become RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization
The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) and the Registered Nurses of Ontario (RNAO) have entered into a collaborative partnership in order for ONWA to attain the designation of Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO). ONWA is part of the first cohort of Indigenous BPSO’s which will support ONWA in promoting the health, well-being and safety of Indigenous women across the province. ...
Read More »Date set for Judicial Review of Ontario government’s refusal to conduct an EA for Northern Ontario FMP’s
This legal action is being advanced by three Ontario First Nations. It focuses on the refusal by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to order an Environmental Assessment (EA) or impose conditions on the Gordon Cosens Forest Management Plan (FMP). At issue is whether conditions for sustainability are met and consultation with First Nations has been done properly ...
Read More »Crime Stoppers & OPP are looking for help in thefts at Hawk Air’s Easey Lake Camps
Crime Stoppers and the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police are requesting your assistance in identifying suspects involved in an incident of theft. Sometime between July 8, 2020, and August 14, 2020, unknown suspects attended Easey Lake, north of Missinaibi where Hawk Air owns two camps. The suspects attended the Hawk Air camps where they removed 14ft aluminum boat 2 ...
Read More »Morning News – September 22
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 8. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 34,044 Positive 31 Negative 32,823 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 30 Updated: September 21, 2020 (1) That Algoma ...
Read More »New confirmed case of COVID-19 and declaration of COVID-19 outbreak at F.J. Davey Home
Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case in a person in the Algoma district and declaring a COVID-19 outbreak at the F.J. Davey Home. Case #31 was tested Sept 16, 2020, and is currently self-isolating. APH says that close contacts have been notified. Algoma Public Health has also declared at COVID-19 outbreak at the F. J. Davey Home. Individuals ...
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