Morning News – March 17 ‘Happy St. Patrick’s Day’

Mar 17, 2022 at 07:56 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Weather:

• Today – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 2 or low.
• Tonight – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of rain showers changing to 60 percent chance of flurries this evening. Risk of freezing drizzle late this evening and overnight. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this evening. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 9 overnight.

COVID-19 Statistics:

	Current	Previous	Change from previous report
Tested*	244,440	243,277	1,163
Confirmed Cases	5,931	5,895	36
Confirmed Cases in 2022	3,727	3,691	36
Active cases	371	376	-5
Resolved	5,560	5,519	41
Deceased	40	40	0
Deceased in 2022	20	20	0
Central & East Algoma	584	581	3
Elliot Lake & Area	231	229	2
North Algoma	233	233	0
Sault Ste. Marie & Area	4,883	4,852	31

News Tidbits:

• Those who missed grabbing Swiss Chalet as they come back from the Soo will be happy to hear that the restaurant is reopening the spring
• Searchmont Ski Resort will receibe $1,730,329 in Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) funding, which will be used for a triple chairlift, and to build a pond and pump house and ski patrol building
• Marathon will receive $450,000 for the development of the Pebble Beach tourist area.The viewing section will be upgraded, seasonal washrooms and updated parking, lighting and signage.

Announcements:

• Paul Calandra, Minister of Long-Term Care, will be joined by Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West, to make a virtual announcement at 10 a.m.
• Parm Gill, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, will be joined by Amarjot Sandhu, MPP for Brampton West, and Martin Medeiros, Deputy Mayor of Brampton, to announce a new program for entrepreneurs at 11 a.m. in Brampton.
• Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, to make an announcement at 12 Noon in Timmins.

Don’t Forget…

• The Legion is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with live music starting at 4:30 p.m. You can also enjoy a corned beef sandwich, potato chops and a pickle for $15. Takeout is available, please call (705) 856-7203 to preorder.