Nov 3, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness late this morning then 30 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High zero. Wind chill minus 13 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus ...
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APH: 5 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#546 – #550)
Algoma Public Health reporte five (5) new cases of COVID-19 (#546 – #550), four from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one from North Algoma last night, November 2nd. Three are of close contact, two are of unknown exposure, with all self-isolating. It is not known what exposure category the case in North Algoma is, nor the community. North Algoma ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – 6:57 a.m.
Nov 3, 2021 at 06:57 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. The data was posted to their site at 530ish this morning. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared for ...
Read More »Morning News – November 2
Nov 2, 2021 at 08:30 Weather Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 8 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus 8 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 58 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – 5:30 a.m.
Nov 2, 2021 at 05:57 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. The data was posted to their site at 530ish this morning. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared for ...
Read More »PSA: 5 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#541 – #545)
We are reporting five (5) new cases of COVID-19 (#541 – #545), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Four (4) are of close contact, and one (1) is of unknown exposure. Four cases were tested yesterday, and one today. All are self-isolating.
Read More »Morning News – November 1
Nov 1, 2021 at 08:30 Weather A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers changing to 40 percent chance of rain showers near noon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High plus 4. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent ...
Read More »APH: 11 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#530 – #540)
Algoma Public Health reported eleven (11) new cases of COVID-19 (#530 – #540), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area on October 30th. All cases are of close contact, and are self-isolating. Nine (9) were tested on October 30th, and three (3) were tested on October 31st.
Read More »APH: 4 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#526 – #529)
Algoma Public Health reported four (4) new cases of COVID-19 (#526 – #529), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area on October 30th. Three (3) are of close contact and the fourth is of international travel. All individuals are self-isolating.
Read More »APH: 7 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#519 – #525)
On Friday, October 29th, 2021, Algoma Public Health reported seven (7) new cases of COVID-19 (#519 – #525), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Two (2) are of unknown exposure, and five (5) are of close contact. Two (2) cases were tested October 26th, and five (5) were tested October 28th. All are self-isolating. There were no details on ...
Read More »Morning News – October 30
Oct 30, 2021 at 08:30 Weather A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low plus 1. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma ...
Read More »Letter – End of the EDC, or new beginning?
I am writing because of the recent Council News that the EDC will be cancelled. I understand the function of Town Council is to economically make decisions that benefit the community. The EDC has a separate function. It benefits the community through direct interaction with the citizens of the community always with a social justice mandate in mind. This is ...
Read More »Morning News – October 29
Oct 29, 2021 at 07:56 Weather A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h near noon. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h. Low plus 4. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 36 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. News Tidbits: This year’s Tim Hortons ...
Read More »APH: 6 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#513 – #518)
Algoma Public Health is reporting six (6) new cases of COVID-19 (#513 – #518), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area this evening. Five (5) cases are of close contact, and the sixth (6th) is of unknown exposure.
Read More »L’augmentation temporaire du salaire des préposés aux services de soutien à la personne est prolongée
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 373 millions de dollars supplémentaires pour prolonger l’augmentation de salaire temporaire des préposés aux services de soutien à la personne (PSSP) et des travailleurs de soutien direct. Cette augmentation se poursuivra jusqu’au 31 mars 2022 et contribuera à recruter et à maintenir en poste des travailleurs dans ces secteurs essentiels pour protéger les progrès de ...
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