Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 2 new cases of COVID-19, one from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one from Elliot Lake and area. One case was tested May 23rd and the other today, May 24th. Both are of unknown exposure and are self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by ...
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Morning News – May 24th
Happy Victoria Day! Weather: A mix of sun and cloud. High 16. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Showers beginning near midnight. Risk of thunderstorms overnight. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 13. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma Tested (1) Confirmed cases (2) Active cases Currently hospitalized Resolved cases (3) Deceased Cases Screened Positive ...
Read More »2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#385 – #386) and the region’s fifth COVID-19 related death
Algoma Public Health (APH) reported Sunday evening, May 23rd, 2021 that there are 2 new cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District, both from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Case #385 Close contact Self-isolating May 22, 2021 Case #386 Close contact Self-isolating May 23, 2021 Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by ...
Read More »Morning News – May 23rd
Weather: Clearing early this morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 14. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 6. That was quite the storm that went through about 11 last night dumping some needed rain on the bush. Hopefully the lightning doesn’t spark too many fires. ...
Read More »Severe Weather possible for Northwestern Ontario – may influence Northeastern Ontario
May 22, 2021 at 22:00 Thunderstorm watch ended: City of Thunder Bay (20:59) Superior West (20:59) Thunderstorm Warning ended: Cloud Bay – Dorion (20:59) Kakabeka Falls – Whitefish Lake – Arrow Lake (20:59) Atikokan – Shebandowan – Quetico Park (20:13) May 22, 2021 at 19:18 7:11 PM EDT Saturday 22 May 2021 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Cloud ...
Read More »1 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#384)
Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 1 new case of COVID-19, from Elliot Lake and area. The individual was tested on May 20th, 2021 and is of exposure category ‘unknown’, and is now self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.
Read More »1 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#383)
Algoma Public Health (APH) reported Friday, May 21st, 2021 that there was one 1 new case of COVID-19, from Sault Ste. Marie and area. This case is of close contact, and the individual is self-isolating. The individual was tested on May 20th, 2021. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you ...
Read More »Morning News – May 22nd
Weather: Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 26. Humidex 33. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. Showers beginning this evening and ending after midnight then 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle overnight. Low plus 1. Fog advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Wawa – Pukaskwa Park ...
Read More »Fog Advisory
8:09 AM EDT Saturday 22 May 2021 Fog advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park (ended 22:42) Wawa – Pukaskwa Park (ended 22:42) Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport (ended at 12:42) Dense fog today. Dense fog is expected to persist along the shores of Lake Superior until the passage of a cold front this evening. Visibility should ...
Read More »Transport Fire Closes Highway 17/11 West of Nipigon for several hours today
On Friday May 21, 2021 at approximately 11:20 am, officers of the Nipigon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a commercial motor vehicle fire near Golf Course Road west of Nipigon on Highway 11-17. Initial investigation revealed that the trailer of the commercial motor vehicle had caught fire while eastbound on Highway 11-17. The driver ...
Read More »Municipal Tender Opening – Wawa School Zone Resurfacing Contract
At 3:15 today the two tenders were opened for the Wawa School Zone Resurfacing Contract from: J. Provost Contracting with bid bond in the amount of $200,000.00, a surety bond, and Form to Tender in $5,065,045.46 Pioneer Construction with a bid bond in the amount of $200,000, an agreement to bond, and Addendum 1 Form to Tender in the amount ...
Read More »Morning News – May 21st
Weather: This morning at 5:20, Environment Canada ended the Fog Advisory “Visibilities have improved & are no longer expected to meet fog advisory criteria.” A Fog advisory in effect from Marathon to Nipigon. Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Temperature steady near 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with ...
Read More »More cases of COVID-19 in SSM & Outbreak declared at Ontario Finnish Resthome – Mauno Kaihla Koti
On Wednesday, May 19th, Algoma Public Health (APH) reported 4 new cases of COVID-19, all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. All four cases are of unknown exposure are self-isolating. Three cases were tested on May 17th, and one on May 19. In addition, APH advised of a potential low-risk exposure to COVID-19 via SSM Transit. Today, May 20th, 2021, ...
Read More »Morning News – May 20th
Weather: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of drizzle changing to 60 percent chance of showers this morning. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. High 22. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Showers. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 16. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma Tested (1) Confirmed cases (2) Active cases Currently hospitalized Resolved cases (3) ...
Read More »2021 Marina Season – Slip Rentals, Boat Launch Passes & Fees
The 2021 Marina Season has launched at the Harry McCluskie Municipal Marina. The sticker system that was implemented last year continues. First, purchase boat launch passes in order to use the boat launches. The application form is available online on the Municipal website (wawa.cc or click this link for PDF download Boat Launch). If you are renting a slip in ...
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