Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Canada Summer Jobs start rolling out to keep young people working during COVID-19

A strong workforce includes good job opportunities for youth. That is why the Government is working with employers across the country during this unprecedented time to make sure that young Canadians stay connected to the job market with safe and secure summer employment opportunities. The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, has kicked off the ...

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Sunday Morning News – May 17

Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming east 20 km/h late this morning. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Wind east 20 km/h. Low plus 5. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 16, 2020 (4:50 p.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & ...

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Wawa Walks – Game Night!

Today is the fifteenth day of the North Algoma Wellness Challenge. Some of yesterday’s submissions are in the gallery above. The Reenacment Challenge was won Maxime Dechamplain and her family with a great Lion King reenactment. Today’s Challenge is another Game Night! Participants are asked to pullout their board games, card, puzzles or virtually play a gam with friends. To participate ...

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APH Confirms 17th Case of COVID-19

Algoma Public Health (APH) reported a new COVID-19 case in a resident in the Algoma District. APH states that Case #17 is self isolating, with close contacts having been notified of their possible exposure. There is no defining information other than this ‘unknown’ exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie & Area. Algoma District residents are warned ...

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Friday Morning News – May 15

Weather – Cloudy. 70 percent chance of showers or drizzle this morning. Fog patches dissipating this afternoon. High 15. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low plus 3.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health (Updated: May 14, 2020 at 4:50 p.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault ...

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Ontario Northland to expand services from White River to Thunder Bay and westward

The Provincial government has just announced that beginning May 17th, Ontario Northland will begin providing permanent intercommunity bus service from White River to Thunder Bay with three return trips per week. On May 18th, bus service from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg will begin with two return trips per week. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation announced, “People in Northern Ontario deserve access ...

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Wawa Walks – Reenactment!

Today is the fourteenth day of the North Algoma Wellness Challenge. Some of yesterday’s submissions are in the gallery above. The Picnic Day was won by Heather Watson-Crawford and her family.  Today’s Challenge is to create a reenactment. Participants are asked to reenact their favorite movie scene, famous photo or character! To participate in the North Algoma Wellness Challenge follow the ...

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Thursday Morning News – May 14

Weather – Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this morning then light late this afternoon. High 7. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain ending this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches developing this evening. Low plus 3.   Statistics from ...

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Wawa Walks – Picnic Day!

  Today is the fourteenth day of the North Algoma Wellness Challenge. Some of yesterday’s submissions are in the gallery above. The Keep Moving challenge was won by Catherine Andrews. She posted a picture of her family walking “I am grateful for them “. Today’s Challenge is to enjoy a picnic. The weather looks much better today, so grab a ...

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Highway 17 – OPEN

May 12, 2020 at 20:31 – Highway 17 is now open. Ontario511 has just confirmed that the highway is open. It had been closed for nearly 4.5 hours.   May 12, 2020 at 19:44 – Ontario511 is still advising that Highway 17 is still closed at the collision scene. Wawa-news has confirmed with OPP North Bay that the highway remains closed ...

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Wawa Walks – Mindfulness Day

  Today is the thirteenth day of the North Algoma Wellness Challenge. Some of yesterday’s submissions are in the gallery above. The Keep Moving challenge was won by Diane Spencer. Today’s Challenge is a switch up. With the weather expected to be better tomorrow, today has become the Mindfulness Day and tomorrow the Take a Picnic Day! To participate in ...

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Corporate Planning & Council Meetings Tonight – May 12

Municipal Council is holding two meetings (Corporate Planning & Council) via YouTube beginning at 6:30 pm. Corporate Planning CALL TO ORDER DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approval of Agenda DELEGATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS ADOPTION OF MINUTES Corporate Planning Meeting – Tuesday, April 21, 2020 BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PREVIOUS MEETING COVID-19 Update LNG Project Update – Delayed CAO 2020-02: Financial ...

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Tuesday Morning News – May 12

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 7. Wind chill minus 13 this morning. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 6. Wind chill minus 8 overnight.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 11, 2020 (11:40 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents ...

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