Morning News – May 31

May 31, 2025 at 07:56

Weather:

• Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers early this morning. 60% chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 50 this morning then increasing to 40 gusting to 60 early this afternoon. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 9 or very high.
• Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this evening. Wind becoming southwest 20 after midnight. Low 7.

COVID Statistics:

	Current	Previous	Change from previous report
Tested	263,483	263,145	338
Confirmed Cases	8,472	8,455	17
Confirmed Cases in 2022	6,268	6,251	17
Active cases	58	72	-14
Resolved	8,414	8,383	31
*Deceased	56	55	1
Deceased in 2022	35	34	1
Central & East Algoma	862	859	3
Elliot Lake & Area	468	466	2
North Algoma	294	294	0
Sault Ste. Marie & Area	6,848	6,836	12

Forest Fire Update:

There are four active fires in the Northeast Region. There are no local fires at this time.

News Tidbits:

• Be careful when driving to the Soo. Cattle from the collision at Old Woman Bay have been seen at Rabbit Blanket. Reports are that there are at least eight cattle still wandering around.
• Northern Credit Union is dedicating May 30th – June 3rd as Employee Appreciation Week. Through daily themes and activities, gifts and prizes, and a footprint-wide virtual All-Staff Event, Northern Credit Union is going full force to say “Thank You” to their devoted workforce.