Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

APH: 2 new confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in SSM & Area

Algoma Public Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 both from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Case 435 is from international travel, was tested September 6th, and is self-isolating. Case 436 is of unknown exposure, was tested September 7th, and is self-isolating. Algoma Public Health is also advising the public of a potential exposure to COVID-19 for anyone who travelled ...

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Morning News – September 9

Sept 9, 2021 at 07:56 Weather A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 7.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 2 (1) active cases of COVID-19 in ...

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Morning News – September 8

Sept 8, 2021 at 07:56 Weather – Showers ending this morning then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 16. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Low 9.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 5 (1) active cases ...

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APH: 1 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#434)

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 1 new case of COVID-19 (#434), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. The individual was tested Monday, September 6th, exposure category is unknown, and is self-isolating. Through contact tracing, all close contacts have been notified.  

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Morning News – September 7

Sept 7, 2021 at 07:56 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Significant rainfall expected today into Wednesday. Weather – Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 30 to 40 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 except gusting to 60 near Lake Superior late this ...

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Make Your Pitch 2 – Submit YOUR Welcoming and Attraction Video Ideas

Does YOUR community, region, or organization have a great idea for a marketing or attraction video? How about an anti-racism or welcoming community message? If you do, you should enter your proposal to the Make Your Pitch 2 contest!   Northern Policy Institute and its partners, the Northwestern Ontario Local Immigration Partnership, the Sudbury LIP, the Sault Ste. Marie LIP, ...

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Morning News – September 6

Sept 6, 2021 at 07:56 Weather –  Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 11.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are eleven active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma ...

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Morning News – September 3

Sept 3, 2021 at 07:56 Weather –  A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this morning. High 21. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 13.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are fourteen active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma ...

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 10 Winner is…

Sep 2, 2021 at 08:30 Congratulations to Corine Thomas, winner of Week 10 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#12) she selected contained the Queen of Hearts. Corine won $264! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Previous Winners: Week 9 – Dougald MacLellan, Envelope ...

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Morning News – September 2

Sept 2, 2021 at 07:56 Weather – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy overnight. Low 7.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are fourteen active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma (4:25 PM, September 1, 2021) # ...

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Frost Advisory

Cooler temperatures are surely to be appreciated after some of the heat – but are we ready for this? The first Frost Advisory of the… fall. At 11:30 this morning Environment Canada has issued a Frost Advisory for a large swath of Northern Ontario. Frost is expected tonight, and possibly tomorrow night. Chapleau was 3C this morning, so it is ...

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Morning News – September 1

Sept 1, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 7. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are sixteen active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma (4:15 PM, August 30, 2021) # of people ...

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WFD respond to residential fire at Third/Mackey early this morning

Sep 1, 2021 at 07:45 About 12:30 this morning, Wawa Fire Department Firefighters responded to a residential building fire at Third/Mackey. It took about half an hour for the fire to be brought under control according to a person at the scene. Firefighters remained on scene until about 2 a.m. A Wawa-news reader has corrected my information. There have actually ...

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Morning News – August 31

Aug 31, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 7. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are sixteen active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma (4:15 PM, August 30, 2021) # of ...

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APH: 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#431 – #433)

Algoma Public Health has reported 3 new cases of COVID-19 (#431 – #433), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. One case is of unknown exposure (tested August 29th), and the remaining two are of close contact (tested August 30). All cases are self-isolating and all close contacts have been notified by APH’s contact tracing.   In addition, Algoma Public ...

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