Alors que le gouvernement remet la province en marche de manière prudente et progressive, il recommande fortement aux Ontariens et Ontariennes qui prennent les transports en commun, retournent au travail ou sortent faire des courses de continuer à respecter les conseils de santé publique, ces gestes barrières qui sont notre meilleure défense contre la COVID-19. Le ministère de la Santé ...
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Sault College’s E-Learning Programming Continues to Expand
Sault College’s e-learning course offerings continue to expand with a diverse range of program options for every learner. The College’s newest online certificates include: Data Analytics in Business Decision-Making Ontario College Graduate Certificate, Social Entrepreneurship Certificate and Strength-Based Perspectives in Helping Certificate. With the addition of these new online certificates, Sault College is now offering over 40 online certificate ...
Read More »Ontario Reduces Financial Barriers to Postsecondary Education
The Ontario government is reducing financial barriers for full-time students attending postsecondary education. Starting today, those most in need can apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for the 2020-21 school year. “Investing in higher education is one of the most important investments a person can make in their future,” said Ross Romano, Minister of College and Universities. “To ...
Read More »L’Ontario réduit les obstacles financiers à l’éducation postsecondaire
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario réduit les obstacles financiers pour les étudiants à temps plein qui font des études postsecondaires. À compter d’aujourd’hui, les étudiants qui sont le plus dans le besoin peuvent présenter une demande au Régime d’aide financière aux étudiants de l’Ontario (RAFEO) pour l’année scolaire 2020-2021. « Faire des études supérieures est l’un des principaux investissements qu’une personne puisse faire ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – May 20
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 24, 2020 – Seventh Sunday of Easter. Acts 1 : 6-14 The ascension of Jesus Psalm 68 God makes a home for the poor. 1 Peter 4: 12-14; 5: 6-11 Cast your cares ...
Read More »ADSB – Schools to remain closed for remainder of school year
The Algoma District School Board advises parents that today, the Premier and Minister of Education announced that, based on expert advice from public health officials, schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. At home learning will continue to be available until the end of June, thus ADSB students will continue to receive work and communications from ...
Read More »Health and Safety Top Priority as Schools Remain Closed
The Ontario government is protecting the health and safety of students during the COVID-19 outbreak by keeping schools closed for the rest of this school year. This decision was made after consulting with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, health experts on the COVID-19 Command Table, and medical experts at The Hospital for Sick Children. At the same time, the ...
Read More »La santé et la sécurité demeurent la priorité absolue : les écoles de l’Ontario resteront fermées
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario protège la santé et la sécurité des élèves pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 en prolongeant la fermeture des écoles pour le reste de l’année scolaire. Cette décision a été prise après avoir consulté le médecin hygiéniste en chef, les responsables de la santé du Groupe de commandement de l’Ontario pour la lutte contre la COVID-19 et ...
Read More »SE OPP White River – Located Missing Person after 45 Hours in Bush
On May 16, 2020, at approximately 12:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a missing person in the White River area. A 61-year-old person was reported last seen on May 15, 2020, at approximately 1:30 p.m.. The person’s pickup truck was located approximately 11 km east of Highway 631 ...
Read More »Sault College – Registration Open for Online Early Childhood Education Diploma Program
Sault College understands the value of offering versatility in its programming while balancing the needs of every kind of learner. To complement this, Sault College and Contact North are offering a fully online Early Childhood Education diploma program. Join us from anywhere in Ontario and complete your studies remotely. Registration for September 2020 is now open and can be done ...
Read More »Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Keep People Safe
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force until May 29, 2020. That includes the closure of bars and restaurants except for takeout and delivery only, restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people, and staff redeployment rules for long-term care homes and congregate settings like retirement ...
Read More »L’Ontario prolonge les décrets d’urgence pour assurer la sécurité publique
En consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a prolongé jusqu’au 29 mai 2020 tous les décrets d’urgence émis depuis le début de la situation d’urgence. Il s’agit notamment des décrets relatifs à la fermeture des bars et des restaurants ― sauf pour l’offre de plats à emporter et la livraison ―, aux restrictions sur les activités ...
Read More »Ontario Announces Independent Commission into Long-Term Care
Today, Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, issued the following statement in response to the impact of COVID-19 in Ontario’s long-term care homes: “Our government has been clear that we will review the long-term care system to get a better understanding of the impacts and responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Today, I am announcing that we will be launching ...
Read More »L’Ontario annonce une commission indépendante sur les soins de longue durée
Aujourd’hui, la Dre Merrilee Fullerton, ministre des Soins de longue durée, a fait la déclaration suivante en réaction à l’incidence de la COVID-19 dans les foyers de soins de longue durée de l’Ontario : « Notre gouvernement a clairement indiqué son intention de revoir le système de soins de longue durée afin de mieux comprendre les répercussions de l’épidémie de ...
Read More »Health Statement – Sunday, May 17
In lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today: “As of Sunday, May 17, there are 76,204 COVID-19 cases, including 5,702 deaths. More than 38,159 or 50 per cent of cases are now recovered. Labs across Canada have tested over 1,296,000 people for COVID-19 to date, ...
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