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LEAP EFA continues through 2022

To support Ontarians through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is once again temporarily increasing the flexibility of the Low-income Energy Assistance Program-Emergency Financial Assistance (LEAP EFA). In addition, the maximum value of grants amounts has been increased. By letter dated July 14, 2021, the OEB advised electricity and natural gas distributors of temporary changes to the ...

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Ontario businesses can register for health and safety program by Feb. 18

When it comes to health and safety, many Ontario businesses are uncertain of where to start. That’s where the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Health and Safety Excellence program comes in. The provincial Health and Safety Excellence program helps businesses develop their own workplace health and safety programs, network, and learn—all with the potential for earning a WSIB premium rebate. The ...

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Le NPD se joint à la communauté de Bearskin Lake pour réclamer une aide fédérale accrue

Alors que les cas de COVID-19 augmentent, la Première Nation de Bearskin Lake est complètement débordée et a immédiatement besoin de l’aide des Forces armées canadiennes. Les leaders communautaires affirment ne plus pouvoir assurer la sécurité de la communauté, car plus de la moitié de la population est en isolement. Le député néo-démocrate Charlie Angus travaille avec la communauté et ...

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NDP joins Bearskin Lake in their call for more federal help

As COVID-19 cases rise, Bearskin Lake First Nation has been completely overwhelmed and now immediate help from the Canadian Armed Forces is needed. Community leaders say they are no longer able to keep the community safe as more than half of the population is in isolation. New Democrat MP Charlie Angus has been working with the community and says a ...

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SSM PS – Have you seen Emily Mearow? (Located)

Jan 6, 2022 at 17:39 Emily Mearow has been located safely and is no longer considered missing. Jan 6, 2022 at 15:42 The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate missing 14-year-old Emily Mearow.   She was last seen on Sunday, December 20th, 2021, around 10:00 a.m., in the 600 block of Albert Street West. She ...

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Alamos Gold Announces Management Appointments

Alamos Gold Inc. is pleased to announce the appointments of Luc Guimond as Vice President, Operations and Khalid Elhaj as Vice President, Business Strategy. Léon Grondin-Leblanc has been promoted to General Manager, Young-Davidson. Luc Guimond has nearly 35 years of experience in the mining industry in operations management, project management, mine construction, and corporate development in Canada and Australia; and ...

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CSC Nouvelon secondary schools to host virtual Open House events

Due to the health and safety measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some French language Catholic secondary schools of the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon will transport this year’s open house event into the living rooms of Grade 8 students. As part of these events scheduled to take place in January 2022, students will be offered a virtual ...

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École secondaire catholique Trillium to host virtual Open House event

Due to the health and safety measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, École secondaire catholique Trillium, located at 9 Broomhead Road in Chapleau, has chosen to transport this year’s open house event to the living rooms of grade 8 students. As a result, these students and their parents are invited to participate in the high school’s virtual ...

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Sacré-Coeur students support Chapleau families

During the month of December, students from École Sacré-Cœur School (Chapleau) united their efforts to collect non-perishable food items in support of families in need in the community. No less than 692 non-perishable food items were collected. Although École Sacré-Coeur school is a small school, the great success of this clearing project demonstrates the significant impact of the school within ...

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Municipality of Wawa COVID-19 Response

Following the new COVID-19 regulations put in place the Provincial Government, on January 3, 2022, the Municipality has taken the following actions: All public, in-person attendance at Committee and Council Meetings will be suspended until at least January 26, 2022. All scheduled Council Meetings during this time will take place virtually and may be viewed by the public at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MlwvjOvKwP8dNJEdMOeyw?app=desktop. ...

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Bearskin Lake FN Asks for Military Aid to be Deployed

On December 29th, 2021, the Bearskin Lake First Nation declared a state of emergency due to an outbreak of COVID 19 infections. As of today, 174 individuals have tested positive – which means almost fifty percent of the on-reserve population is infected. Those infected include the administrative and essential staff of the band’s administration, operations, and maintenance units. The day-to-day ...

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Municipality of Wawa COVID-19 Response

In response to recent trends that show an alarming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is temporarily moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen with modifications.   Following this direction by the Ontario Government, the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre will be closed to the public effective 12:01 ...

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TBSO offers free streaming for a limited time due to updated restrictions

In light of the recent public health restrictions, the TBSO will be cancelling their January in-person concerts. Instead, these shows will be available for the public to stream online for a limited time, free of charge.   The safety of our community is of utmost importance at all times, particularly now. We want to have the opportunity to perform in ...

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SSM Awards Barbara Nolan 2021 Medal of Merit

The Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit Selection Committee is pleased to announce the 2021 Medal of Merit recipient. This year’s recipient is Barbara Nolan in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community. An Indigenous role model and advocate, Barbara’s work and commitment to the advancement of the Anishinaabemowin language revitalization efforts, Indigenous education and excellence in lifelong learning ...

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New Year’s Resolutions

A brand new year is on the horizon and most of us are thinking about resolutions to change our lives for the better – lose weight, be more active, volunteer, be kinder. Why not make a resolution that keeps giving throughout the whole year and supports our local hospital? Join the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation’s monthly giving club. For ...

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