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First Mass Immunization Clinic in Wawa

  The COVID-19 vaccine clinics in North Algoma was launched March 16th, 2021, with the first being held in Wawa.   North Algoma is in Phase 1 of Ontario’s vaccine distribution plan. We are continuing to immunize adults 80 years of age and over, highest-priority healthcare workers, and Indigenous adults 55 years of age and over. As new groups are ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – 5th Sunday of Lent

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 21 March  2021- Lent 5 Jeremiah 31: 31-34     “I will write my law upon their hearts” Psalm 51:  1-12             Put a new heart in me, O God. Hebrews 5:5-10.           Christ did not glorify himself; rather he suffered. John 12: 20-33            Unless a grain of wheat ...

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APH – 4 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#214-#217)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 4 new cases of COVID-19. Two are from Sault Ste. Marie and area, 1 is from Elliot Lake and area and 1 is from Central & East Algoma. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close ...

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APH – 4 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#205 – #208)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 4 new cases of COVID-19, all from Central and East Algoma. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact.   Note: Following further laboratory information, case #204 announced in the PSA on March 13th no ...

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Individuals that have tested positive for COVID-19 identified at Central Algoma Secondary School

Algoma District School Board (ADSB) has been advised by Algoma Public Health (APH) that individuals associated with Central Algoma Secondary School (CASS) have tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same ...

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In Memory – Cindy Szekely

In memory of Cindy Szekely who passed away March 14, 2020. We often take for granted the things that most deserve our gratitude. You asked for so little, but gave so much. Fondly remembered, Food Bank Volunteers.

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the Bored Room features Entomica today

The Northern Outlet is pleased to announce the Bored Room guest for this Saturday, March 12 at 4 PM is Entomica. Participants will get a virtual tour of the new Insectarium at the Bushplane Museum and be introduced to the fascinating world of bugs! Algoma youth ages 13-18 are welcome to this free event by visiting our website www.thenorthernoutlet.ca and ...

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APH – 2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#202 – #203)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19 from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact. Additionally, anyone who travelled on the flights below, in the indicated rows should contact their local public ...

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Cliniques de vaccination contre la COVID-19 dans l’Algoma Nord

Foire aux questions   Qui peut se faire vacciner dans l’une des cliniques de vaccination contre la COVID-19 dans l’Algoma Nord? Les cliniques dans l’Algoma Nord réalisent la première étape du plan de distribution des vaccins de l’Ontario. Elles vaccinent les adultes de 80 ans et plus, les travailleurs de la santé le plus prioritaire, ainsi que les adultes autochtones de ...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in North Algoma

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS   Who can get immunized at one of the North Algoma COVID-19 Community Vaccine Clinics? North Algoma is in phase 1 of Ontario’s vaccine distribution plan. We are now immunizing adults 80 years of age and over, highest-priority healthcare workers and Indigenous adults 55 years of age and over. As new groups are added to the vaccination ...

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Three Public Health Regions Changing Status

On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving three public health regions to new levels in the revised and strengthened Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework, including moving Lambton Public Health into Grey-Lockdown. Decisions were made in consultation with the local medical officers of health and are based on the trends in public ...

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New Personal Support Worker Accelerated Program Adds Important Pathway for a Critical Career

Thanks to funding from the Province of Ontario, Confederation College is expanding its Personal Support Worker (PSW) program offerings this spring and summer. The new PSW Accelerated program will enable learners to complete the program in just six months with no tuition fee, alongside funding support for expenses such as textbooks, and a paid work placement. “This new Personal Support ...

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CSC Nouvelon schools in District of Sudbury to close starting on March 15, 2021

The health and safety of students and employees remains CSC Nouvelon’s top priority. On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario Government is activating an “emergency brake” in the Public Health Sudbury and Districts region, and moving it to the Grey-Lockdown level. The decision was made due to the concerning trends in public health indicators and ...

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