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We are all in this together

Algoma communities and residents – please help amplify these two public health messages! Returning Algoma travellers – Welcome home!  Please stay home. Everyone in Algoma – Keep 2 metres apart!  Build community immunity with social distancing. Not everyone is connected online or to TV and radio.  Returning travellers might not know what’s been happening here at home.  Please help spread ...

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Ontario to Open Select Child Care Centres across the Province to support health care & frontline workers during COVID-19 outbreak

In order to support health care and frontline workers during this COVID-19 outbreak, Ontario plans to exempt certain child care centres from the order to close all licensed child care centres pursuant to the state of emergency declared earlier this week. This initiative is being done in partnership with service system managers and First Nations partners. “We need to help our ...

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SPH – Third Case of COVID-19 in Sudbury

Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Sudbury & Districts Medical Officer of Health, is reporting that a woman in her 40s is the third confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. The case is travel-related and not related to the previously reported cases. “Seeing a travel-related case in our community serves as a critical reminder that if you’ve recently travelled ...

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Diocese of SSM – Update on COVID-19

Dear brother priests and deacons, dear parishioners, The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, with rapid daily changes. I urge you to follow all guidelines and directives provided by our governments and our public health authorities. This situation compels us to make difficult but necessary pastoral decisions, in line with government orders and directives and in solidarity with all Canadians, in ...

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Netimizaagamig Nishnaabeg (formerly Pic Mobert First Nation) closes community to non-residents

March 20, 2020 Mobert, Ontario The Chief and Council of the Netimizaagamig Nishnaabeg (formerly Pic Mobert First Nation), today passed a band council resolution closing the community to non-residents, effective immediately. Chief Johanna Desmoulin said, “This was a necessary and timely decision to make in light of the global pandemic and the state of emergency in place in Ontario, and ...

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario conclut un accord de principe avec la FEEO

Hier a 20h45,le ministre de l’Éducation, Stephen Lecce, a fait la déclaration suivante concernant un accord de principe avec la Fédération des enseignantes et des enseignants de l’élémentaire de l’Ontario (FEEO), l’Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), les travailleuses et travailleurs du secteur de l’éducation de la FEEO, et le Conseil des associations de conseillers scolaires (CACS) : « Notre gouvernement ...

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Ontario Government Reaches Tentative Agreement with ETFO

At 8:45 p.m. yesterday, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding a tentative agreement with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), and ETFO Education Workers and the Council of Trustees’ Associations (CTA): “Our Government is pleased to announce a tentative agreement has been reached between the Crown, ETFO teachers ...

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Les données scientifiques ne permettent pas de conclure que l’ibuprofène aggrave les symptômes de la COVID-19

Santé Canada a connaissance de signalements, notamment dans les médias sociaux, qui font état de problèmes d’innocuité liés à l’usage d’ibuprofène par les personnes atteintes de COVID-19. Il n’y a pas à l’heure actuelle de données scientifiques établissant un lien entre l’ibuprofène, ou d’autres médicaments anti-inflammatoires non stéroïdiens (AINS), et l’aggravation des symptômes de la COVID-19. Le gouvernement du Canada suit la ...

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No scientific evidence that ibuprofen worsens COVID-19 symptoms

Health Canada is aware of reports, including on social media, that reference safety issues with the use of ibuprofen in COVID-19 cases. There is no scientific evidence that establishes a link between ibuprofen, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and the worsening of COVID‑19 symptoms. The Government of Canada is monitoring the situation closely, including reviewing new information and reports as they ...

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Canada provides update on exemptions to travel restrictions to protect Canadians and support economy

The Government of Canada is providing an update on travel restrictions put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19. Exemptions to the air travel restrictions will apply to foreign nationals who have already committed to working, studying or making Canada their home, and travel by these individuals will be considered essential travel for land border restrictions. The exemptions include ...

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ADSB Statement Regarding Phase One “Learn at Home”

A statement from Algoma District School Board Director of Education, Lucia Reece:   “The Algoma District School Board (ADSB) appreciated hearing the news shared today by Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce.  Like the Ministry of Education, keeping students and staff healthy at this critical time is ADSB’s first priority.  Equally important is supporting our ...

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Ontario Stepping Up Measures to Limit the Spread of COVID-19 in Correctional System

Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, issued the following statement regarding regulatory changes to temporary absences and parole at Ontario’s adult correctional facilities as a further precautionary response to COVID-19: “As Ontario continues to act to slow the spread of COVID-19, we are making further changes to protect our frontline workers and ...

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Province Launches First Phase of the Learn at Home Portal

Today, Premier Doug Ford joined Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education to launch the first phase of Learn at Home and Apprendre à la maison, a new online portal that will provide resources for families so students can continue their education while schools are closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. “As a father myself, I know parents always want the best for their ...

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2019-20 OHL Regular Season schedule Cancelled

Ontario Hockey League Commissioner David Branch announced today the conclusion of the 2019-20 OHL Regular Season. Following a meeting with the OHL Board of Governors and consultation with medical professionals, it was determined that the remaining 56 games of the 2019-20 OHL Regular Season schedule will be cancelled and not played. “In the interest of the safety of our players, ...

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Ontario Northland réduit temporairement ses services ferroviaires voyageurs entre Cochrane et Moosonee

Après en avoir discuté avec des dirigeants communautaires, Ontario Northland a décidé de réduire temporairement la fréquence de service du train de passagers Polar Bear Express. Le train fonctionnera deux jours par semaine les lundis et jeudis à compter du 26 mars jusqu’à nouvel ordre. Aucun changement ne sera apporté aux heures de départ et d’arrivée. Il est important de ...

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