During a Zoom presentation, between Humber & Sault Colleges, and media at noon, the announcement was made that Humber College & Sault College will be delivering a new engineering degree in Sault Ste. Marie. Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities began by acknowledging being on the lands of the Huron, Robinson – Superior Treaty, and Garden River First ...
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Are you ready for Orange Shirt Day?
On Orange Shirt Day, award-winning documentary filmmaker Mike Downie will be joining us to talk about the power of reconciliation, and to share the story behind how Mike and his brother Gord Downie (former lead singer of the Tragically Hip) started the Secret Path project to tell the story of Chanie Wenjack. Mike will be joined by William Prince who ...
Read More »Morning News – September 25
Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers. Drizzle early this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm late this evening and overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 14. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 35,238 Positive 32 Negative 33,988 Deceased 0 ...
Read More »APH Confirms 32nd Case of COVID-19 in Algoma District
Last night Algoma Public Health confirmed that there is a 32nd case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. Case 32 is from International travel, and the person is self-isolating. They were tested on September 19th, and APH informed the public late Wednesday evening (September 23rd, 2020). Looking at APH’s confirmed cases by area of residence, shows that this case is ...
Read More »Morning News – September 24
Weather – Clearing this morning. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle before morning. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 8. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 34,711 Positive 32 Negative 33,617 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 30 Updated: September 21, 2020 (1) That ...
Read More »Kirkland Lake OPP investigate fatal collision on HIghway 66 – UPDATE
Sep 23, 2020 at 10:29: On September 22, 2020, at approximately 5:04 p.m., members from the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle, on Highway 66 in McGarry Township. The operator of the motorcycle, Guy CHARBONNEAU, age 67, of McGarry Township, was pronounced ...
Read More »Fog Advisory – Montreal River Harbour to St. Joseph Island
At 5:48 this morning, Environment Canada issued a fog advisory for an area spanning Montreal River Harbour to St. Joseph Island. The EC website warns that, “Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Dense fog patches have developed this morning and are expected to persist for several hours before dissipating later this morning.” Motorists are ...
Read More »Morning News – September 23
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low 9. Fog Advisory – for Montreal River to St. Joseph Island. Issued at 5:48, Environment Canada warns that near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Dense fog patches have developed ...
Read More »Morning News – September 22
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 8. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 34,044 Positive 31 Negative 32,823 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 30 Updated: September 21, 2020 (1) That Algoma ...
Read More »New confirmed case of COVID-19 and declaration of COVID-19 outbreak at F.J. Davey Home
Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case in a person in the Algoma district and declaring a COVID-19 outbreak at the F.J. Davey Home. Case #31 was tested Sept 16, 2020, and is currently self-isolating. APH says that close contacts have been notified. Algoma Public Health has also declared at COVID-19 outbreak at the F. J. Davey Home. Individuals ...
Read More »Morning News – September 21
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 12. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 33,913 Positive 30 Negative 32,670 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 30 Updated: September ...
Read More »40th Anniversary of Terry Fox Run
Man With A Plan- A tribute to Terry Fox- written by Dixie A Anton and John Mitrikas (Wawaite) Today is the 40th Terry Fox Run. This year due to COVID-19 it looks very different. Organizers have created a virtual run – and even if you haven’t signed up yet – you can still do so. On the Terryfox.org site ...
Read More »Morning News – September 20
Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy overnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 12. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 33,913 Positive 30 Negative 32,670 ...
Read More »Morning News – September 19
Weather – Cloudy. A few showers beginning this morning. High 9. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 7. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 33,913 Positive 30 Negative 32,670 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 30 Updated: September 18, 2020 (1) That Algoma Public Health is aware of. (2) Patient tested positive ...
Read More »30th Case of COVID-19 in Algoma District Identified
Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported a new COVID-19 case in a resident in the Algoma District. The resident was tested positive on, and close contacts have been notified. Algoma Public Health notes that unknown exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie & Area, and that all Algoma residents must continue to practice physical distancing because ...
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