The Ministry of Long Term Care has instructed all long term care homes to begin active screening of all patients and visitor. Emerging information on COVID-19 suggests that elderly individuals and those with underlying health conditions are at increased risk of severe outcomes. In an effort to be proactive, LDHC has begun active screening in all care areas. Active screening ...
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Publically funded schools to close for two weeks after March Break
Today Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the impact of COVID-19 on publicly funded schools as March Break approaches: “The health and well-being of Ontarians is our government’s number one priority. Since we first learned of COVID-19 as an emerging public health ...
Read More »First Positive Case of COVID-19 in Sudbury
Today, Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health with Public Health Sudbury & Districts confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. The male in his 50s presented himself to the emergency department at Health Sciences North on March 7, 2020. The hospital took all necessary precautions and followed standard operating procedures, including infection control, ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – March 11
The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926. The Easter Cross of Lights will again be placed above the front door of our Church. If you wish to purchase a bulb in ...
Read More »Why a Northern Sawmill and Biomass Power Plant are Key to the Survival of North Ontario
As we reach the halfway point of Premier Ford’s mandate until the 2022 provincial election, Ontarians from across the political spectrum can agree that addressing the needs of Northern Ontario is critical – especially for a Premier who campaigned on standing up for Northern Ontario businesses and skilled workers. Premier Ford’s mandate for supporting Northern Ontario’s economic development, namely ...
Read More »Ontario Confirms New Positive Case of COVID-19
This afternoon, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed another positive case of COVID-19 bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ontario to 29. Of these, four cases in the province are all resolved, with each of those patients having two consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart. A female in her 40s returned from Colorado ...
Read More »Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues Marks International Women’s Day
Today, Jill Dunlop, Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues, released the following statement to recognize International Women’s Day: “On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the wonderful achievements of women around the world and right here in Ontario. It’s a day to look back on how far women have come — and to look ahead and see how far we ...
Read More »SE OPP Chapleau – Arrest made after Domestic Dispute
On March 4, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a domestic dispute in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person, from Chapleau, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault with a Weapon – Spousal, contrary to section 267(a) of the ...
Read More »Dubreuilville students win Legion Remembrance Day competition
It is with great enthusiasm that students at École St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) took part in Wawa Royal Legion’s Remembrance Day Competition. Nadine Duclos won first place in the Remembrance Day Poster Contest, Serenity Couillard was second in the English Poem Competition while Taylor Dechamplain won the third place award in the English Poems Competition.
Read More »Les élèves de Dubreuilville se démarquent dans le concours du Jour du Souvenir de la Légion Royale
C’est avec enthousiasme que les élèves de l’école St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) ont participé au Concours du Jour du Souvenir de la Légion Royale de Wawa. Nadine Duclos a remporté la 1ère place dans le concours de dessin du Jour du Souvenir, Serenity Couillard s’est mérité la 2e place dans la catégorie English Poems alors que et Taylor Dechamplain a remporté ...
Read More »28 Cases of COVID-19 in Ontario – Chief Medical Officer of Health Statement
This afternoon, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ontario to 28. Of these, four cases in the province are all resolved, with each of those patients having two consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart. A male in his 20s returned from ...
Read More »CENGN Smart Mining Testbed is launched at NORCAT
Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, announced the launch of the CENGN Smart Mining Testbed at NORCAT in Greater Sudbury yesterday, March 5, 2020. Part of the Next Generation Network Program, the Smart Mining Testbed will provide access to state-of-the-art wireless communications within a working mine. This will help companies develop and commercialize new technologies for the ...
Read More »Minister of Education on Strike Action
Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to continued strike action by OSSTF, OECTA, and AEFO: “I have offered all teachers’ union federations a fair and reasonable plan, which should pave the way to reaching a good deal that keeps students in class. The government has consistently made reasonable moves – effectively freezing class room sizes, ...
Read More »Mixed Curling Standings – March 6
Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 13 15 McCOY, Joe 2 10 15 HOFFMANN, Jim 3 9 15 KLOCKARS, Anna Lisa 4 7 14 BUCKELL, Chris 5 6 15 HALL, Dave 5 6 14 LESCHISHIN, Mark 5 6 16 TURMELLE, Katherine 8 2 14 Next games are Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 ...
Read More »Snowfall Warning Continues
Snowfall warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Blind River – Thessalon Manitoulin Island Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake Significant snowfall expected this afternoon and evening. Snow has started to begin and will continue through tonight before coming to an end Friday morning. Total snowfall amounts of 15 ...
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