The NDP is calling for a suite of safeguards to ensure agribusinesses and rural economies can weather the COVID-19 storm — particularly since the provincial government has left the farming industry and rural communities to fend for themselves, weakening the food supply chain. “Imagine finding out that the animals that your family worked hard to raise have lost their value. ...

On Tuesday, May 12th, the Walk-In Counselling Service will be reopening and providing services virtually. Appointments will be available on Tuesdays and services will be provided by telephone or video conference. “Since the Walk-in Counselling Service began in November 2015 over 1700 different people have accessed at least one session. It was a difficult decision that we made in March ...

Nursing Week is the annual celebration of our profession.  This week was established to honor Florence Nightingale’s birthday , May 12th, the founder of modern nursing. The World Health Organization has also designated 2020 as the YEAR OF THE NURSE AND MIDWIFE  in honor of the 200thanniversary of her birthday. The theme this year is NURSES: A VOICE TO LEAD-NURSING ...

The Ontario government is allowing all retail stores with a street entrance to provide curbside pickup and delivery, as well as in-store payment and purchases at garden centres, nurseries, hardware stores and safety supply stores. The business owners should review the health and safety guidelines developed by the province and its health and safety association partners. Today’s announcement was made ...

As part of proactive surveillance testing in all of Algoma long term care homes, COVID-19 has been confirmed in three residents of Extendicare Maple View.  Algoma Public Health’s outbreak response team is working closely with Extendicare Maple View’s care team to take further preventive actions to protect staff and residents.   At this time, the three residents have no symptoms ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario prolonge jusqu’au 31 mai 2020 la période d’allègement des tarifs d’électricité pour les familles, les exploitations agricoles et les petites entreprises de la province, afin de les aider à faire face aux conséquences de la pandémie de COVID-19. Les clients assujettis à la tarification selon l’heure de consommation continueront de bénéficier 24 heures sur 24 et sept jours ...

The Ontario government is extending emergency electricity rate relief to families, farms and small businesses until May 31, 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak. Customers who pay time-of-use electricity rates will continue to be billed at the lowest price, known as the off-peak price, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This electricity rate relief, initially provided for a 45-day ...

Alleluia!  Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen Indeed!  Alleluia! Although we cannot meet for Worship together you  may like to read the Scriptures for May 10, 2020 – Fifth Sunday of  Easter. Acts 7: 55 – 60    Stephen is stoned. Psalm 31             My times are in your hands. 1 Peter 2: 2-10    A chosen race, a royal priesthood, living stones. ...

Algoma Family Services (AFS) in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Nogdawindamin, Strong Minds, ARCH, and the Early ON Child and Family Centre have gone virtual to bring a number of activities and events across the District in recognition of Infant, Child, Youth, and Adult Mental Health Week from May 4th to May 10th, 2020.  Children’s Mental Health Week ...

Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and Jill Dunlop, Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues, released the following statement to acknowledge Mental Health Week: “During this unprecedented time in Ontario, many people are facing great challenges as a ...

Christine Elliott, vice-première ministre et ministre de la Santé, Todd Smith, ministre des Services à l’enfance et des Services sociaux et communautaires, Michael Tibollo, ministre associé délégué à la Santé mentale et à la Lutte contre les dépendances, et Jill Dunlop, ministre associée déléguée au dossier de l’Enfance et à la Condition féminine, ont publié aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante pour ...

The Ontario government has been actively working with federal and municipal governments, First Nations partners, and non-governmental organizations to prepare and respond to any flooding situation across the province during the COVID-19 outbreak. As part of Ontario’s flood preparedness planning, the province has been working with the federal government, municipalities and First Nations partners to develop evacuation plans. Recognizing the impact of COVID-19 on municipalities this ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a collaboré activement avec le gouvernement fédéral, les municipalités, ses partenaires des Premières Nations et des organisations non gouvernementales pour se préparer à la saison des inondations et pouvoir intervenir à l’échelle de la province en dépit du contexte de la pandémie de COVID-19. Dans le cadre de ses plans de lutte contre les inondations, la ...

The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses and workplaces to reopen as long as they comply with strict public health measures and operate safely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Those permitted to start up include seasonal businesses and some essential construction projects. Today’s announcement was made by Premier Doug Ford, Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario autorise certaines entreprises à rouvrir leurs lieux de travail, tout en imposant des mesures de santé publique strictes afin qu’elles puissent mener leurs activités de manière sécuritaire pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Les entreprises autorisées à rouvrir comprennent les entreprises saisonnières et certains chantiers de construction essentiels. Le premier ministre Doug Ford était accompagné aujourd’hui du ...