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 ...
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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 ...
Read More »Personal Support Worker Temporary Wage Enhancement is Extended
The Ontario government is investing an additional $373 million to extend the temporary wage enhancement for personal support workers and direct support workers. This increase will continue until March 31, 2022 and will help attract and retain workers in these critical sectors to protect Ontario’s progress while continuing to take a cautious and careful approach to reopening. “Personal support workers ...
Read More »Don’t Miss Gianni Schicchi!
After Buoso Donati—the patriarch of a Florentine family—dies of old age, his remaining relatives are more interested in getting paid than in paying their respects. They hire local schemer Gianni Schicchi to sort out the estate, but get much more than they bargained for with the quick-thinking and enterprising Schicchi. Starring rising South Korean soprano Hera Hyesang Park alongside Roland ...
Read More »Morning News – October 28
Oct 28, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Clearing. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 1. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 30 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 75.5% of the Algoma District population is fully vaccinated. 84.8% of eligible population (12+) that are fully ...
Read More »APH: 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#510 – #512)
Algoma Public Health reported three (3) new cases of COVID-19 (#510 – #512), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area on October 27th. There is one case of close contact (tested October 26), one of international travel (tested October 21) and the last one is under investigation (tested October 24). All individuals are self-isolating. There are now 30 cases in ...
Read More »Morning News – October 27
Oct 27, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 10. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Low zero. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 27 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 75.5% of the Algoma District population is fully vaccinated. 84.8% of eligible ...
Read More »Morning News – October 26
Oct 26, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 6. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 7 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 28 active cases of COVID-19 in the ...
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