Morning News – May 4

May 4, 2025 at 07:56

Weather:

• Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 10. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 6 or high.
• Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -4. Wind chill -6 overnight.

COVID Statistics

	Current	Previous	Change from previous report
Tested	259,437	259,167	270
Confirmed Cases	8,062	8,028	34
Confirmed Cases in 2022	5,858	5,824	34
Active cases	242	236	6
Resolved	7,820	7,792	28
*Deceased	53	53	0
Deceased in 2022	32	32	0
Central & East Algoma	805	799	6
Elliot Lake & Area	397	396	1
North Algoma	275	275	0
Sault Ste. Marie & Area	6,585	6,558	27

Forest Fire Update:

• There is one active fire in the Northeast region. This is the fifth of the season (Northeast Region):
  • Pembroke 1: Eight-hectare fire located five kilometres southeast of Calabogie Lake. Currently under control.

News Tidbits:

• The westbound lane and shoulder was closed last night at Alona Bay for emergency road work for washout repairs, and remains closed this morning