This morning a phone call was brought to our attention from one of our avid supporters. The phone call was from an individual claiming to be selling our SAHF 50/50 tickets. She thankfully saw through it. We will never ‘cold call’ you to sell you a ticket. We do make phone calls to support those having issues, but any person claiming ...
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COVID-19 test and testing location information
Get tested at an assessment centre if you: are showing COVID-19 symptoms have been exposed to a confirmed case of the virus, as informed by your public health unit or notified through the COVID Alert app are a resident or work in a setting that has a COVID-19covid 19 outbreak, as informed by your local public health unit are a ...
Read More »From the Branch – September 23
Seventy six years ago this week, Operation Market Garden was fought. In the summer of 1944, the Allies launched a daring airborne operation to secure the River Rhine crossings and advance into northern Germany. Although it ultimately failed to achieve its objectives, the determination and courage shown by the airborne troops and the units that assisted them made Market Garden ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – 17th Sunday after Pentecost
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. Creation Time 3 in the Season of Pentecost Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for September 27, 2020. Exodus 17: 1-17 Water flows from the rock for thirsty people. Psalm 78 Parts One and Two God did marvellous things for our ancestors. Philippians 2: 1-13 Let the same mind ...
Read More »Connecting People in Central Algoma with the Mental Health and Addictions Supports
Through collaborative partnerships among community and regional agencies, the Central Algoma Mental Health and Addictions System Table is working to ensure people living with mental health and addiction issues have greater access to resources and supports they may need. Earlier today, during a virtual knowledge exchange forum, Central Algoma health care providers spoke to new programs and services that are ...
Read More »ONWA to become RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization
The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) and the Registered Nurses of Ontario (RNAO) have entered into a collaborative partnership in order for ONWA to attain the designation of Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO). ONWA is part of the first cohort of Indigenous BPSO’s which will support ONWA in promoting the health, well-being and safety of Indigenous women across the province. ...
Read More »Date set for Judicial Review of Ontario government’s refusal to conduct an EA for Northern Ontario FMP’s
This legal action is being advanced by three Ontario First Nations. It focuses on the refusal by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to order an Environmental Assessment (EA) or impose conditions on the Gordon Cosens Forest Management Plan (FMP). At issue is whether conditions for sustainability are met and consultation with First Nations has been done properly ...
Read More »Crime Stoppers & OPP are looking for help in thefts at Hawk Air’s Easey Lake Camps
Crime Stoppers and the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police are requesting your assistance in identifying suspects involved in an incident of theft. Sometime between July 8, 2020, and August 14, 2020, unknown suspects attended Easey Lake, north of Missinaibi where Hawk Air owns two camps. The suspects attended the Hawk Air camps where they removed 14ft aluminum boat 2 ...
Read More »Celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day!
All schools in Ontario’s 12 French-language school boards have come together more than ever to celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day. This virtual provincial week marks in a new way the celebration of Franco-Ontarians from September 21 to 25. Those responsible for cultural promotion and awareness activities for Ontario’s 12 French-language school boards, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Education, ensured ...
Read More »Célébrez la journée franco-ontarienne!
Toutes les écoles des 12 conseils scolaires francophones de l’Ontario sont réunies pour célébrer ensemble plus que jamais le Jour des Franco-Ontariennes et des Franco-Ontariens. Cette semaine provinciale virtuelle souligne d’une manière inédite la fête des Franco-Ontariennes et Franco-Ontariens du 21 au 25 septembre. Les responsables de l’animation culturelle des 12 conseils scolaires francophones de l’Ontario, en partenariat avec ...
Read More »Ontario Limits the Size of Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings across Entire Province
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Public Health Measures Table, is reducing limits on the number of people permitted to attend unmonitored and private social gatherings across the entire province. Earlier this week, the government imposed these restrictions in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa. The details were provided today by Premier ...
Read More »L’Ontario limite la taille des rassemblements sociaux privés et non surveillés pour toute la province
En consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef et le Groupe des mesures de santé publique, le gouvernement de l’Ontario impose de nouvelles limites au nombre de personnes autorisées à participer à des rassemblements sociaux privés et non surveillés dans toutes les régions de la province. Plus tôt cette semaine, le gouvernement avait imposé ces restrictions à Toronto, à la ...
Read More »Métis Nation of Ontario Region 4 Commemorates Powley Day
Métis Nation of Ontario – Region 4, consisting of the Historic Sault Ste. Marie and North Channel Métis Community Councils, along with our citizens, will pause this weekend to commemorate the 17th anniversary of our landmark victory in the Powley decision and to pay tribute to the man who led our community in this hunt for justice. 144 ...
Read More »CARP marks National Seniors Day with largest-ever virtual meeting of seniors
2020 marks the 10th anniversary of National Seniors Day in Canada, but it also represents a much more solemn milestone. More than 82% of COVID-19 related deaths are connected to long-term care homes—over 7,500 vulnerable residents have succumbed to the virus to date. More than just a statistic, this number represents real people with names and faces, and with important ...
Read More »Sault Teen Aims to Make Mask Wearing Fun
Sixteen-year-old Audrey Vair, a senior at Superior Heights High School, donated 185 masks between the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (DSSMSSAB) and Algoma Family Services (AFS) this afternoon. Vair applied for, and was the recipient of, a #RisingYouth community service grant in July. In August, her project was approved for a $750 grant to help her ...
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