Algoma Public Health has confirmed a sixth resident has tested positive for COVID-19. Case #6 is a male in his 50’s who was in close contact with someone with COVID-19. The individual has been self-isolating. He was tested March 28th, 2020.
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Ontario Government Reaches Tentative Agreement with AEFO
Yesterday, March 31st, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued a statement announcing a tentative agreement with the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO) and the Association des conseils scolaires des écoles publiques de l’Ontario (ACÉPO) and the Association franco-ontarienne des conseils scolaires catholiques (AFOCSC): “Our Government is pleased to announce a tentative deal has been reached between the ...
Read More »Municipality of Wawa Closes all Municipal Parks
Today, March 31st, the Municipality of Wawa made public a notice stating that “until further notice, all Municipal Parks are closed to the public. This is in compliance with new Provincial Orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act announced on March 30th.” The public notice explained that the Province has announced new orders to close outdoor recreational amenities ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – March 31
Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low minus 1. Statistics (midnight March 30) Country Total New Total New Total Active Serious, Tot Cases/ Deaths/ Reported Cases Cases Deaths Deaths Recovered Cases Critical 1M ...
Read More »Agenda for Tonight’s Special Council Meeting Released
Council is holding a Special Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. In respect to the precautions for COVID-19, this meeting is not open to the public. Instead the public may participate in this meeting via conference call by dialing 1-866-602-6731, entering ID- 2479648# and muting their phones. On the Agenda released at 1:54 p.m. there are a few items: Council will ...
Read More »Special Council Meeting – Monday, March 30
Municipal Council is holding a special meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. In respect to the precautions for COVID-19, this meeting is not open to the public. Instead the public may participate in this meeting via conference call by dialing 1-866-602-6731, entering ID- 2479648# and muting their phones. A recording of the Council Meeting will be made available to the public ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – March 30
Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light near midnight. Low minus 2. Wind chill near minus 8. Statistics (Midnight March 29) – Country, Other Total Cases ...
Read More »Sunday Morning News – March 29
Weather – Periods of rain or snow. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 3. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 10 overnight. Statistics Midnight – March 28 Canada 5,655 total cases +898 New cases 60 ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – March 28
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 11. Wind chill minus 10 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning after midnight. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 after midnight. Low plus 1.
Read More »Labour Market Shortages in TBay – Report
Northern Policy Institute (NPI) partnered with the North Superior Workforce Planning Board, your Local Employment Planning Council to provide insight into current and potential future labour market shortages in Thunder Bay. “With retirement and out-migration coupled with an already ageing population, it is important now than ever to understand the occupations in which these shortages fall,” says author Alex ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – March 27
Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 4. Wind chill minus 8 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill minus 6 overnight. Statistics – March 26: News Tidbits – The Conservative party has suspended its leadership race in the face of ...
Read More »COVID-19 Cancellations and Information (Wawa and area)
last updated – Mar 26, 2020 at 09:33 Changes due to COVID-19 in community events, businesses for residents of Wawa and the area. This article was begun March 14, 2020 at 08:25:51. If you would like your notice added to this list, please contact [email protected] The Lady Dunn Health Centre has information about COVID-19 – click this link to read. To see the ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – March 26
Weather – Clearing early this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near noon. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 15 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 7. Wind chill minus 10 overnight. Statistics (March 25 – Midnight) – Algoma District – 1 Sudbury/Manitoulin – ...
Read More »Trafficking Charges result from Controlled Drugs and Substances Search Warrant In Brunswick House First Nation
On March 24, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northeast Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the OPP Northeast Region Canine Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Brunswick House First Nation. During the search, officers seized a quantity of drugs suspected to be ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – March 25
Weather – Periods of snow or rain changing to periods of rain or drizzle near noon. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 3. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain or drizzle ending near midnight then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h ...
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