The 19th Annual Algoma Traditional Music, Dance, and Heritage Arts Family Camp is pleased to announce its renowned annual Staff Concert, featuring nationally and internationally recognized performers from across Canada is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. at the Centennial Grounds in Richards Landing. Admission is on a sliding scale of $20-$30; children 12 and under are free. Pay ...
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Councillor Pilon announces run for Mayor
Municipal Councillor Melanie Pilon submitted her nomination for Mayor of the Municipality of Wawa for the upcoming municipal election today, August 5th, 2022. Pilon was appointed to the municipal council on February 1, 2022 and will serve as Deputy-Mayor for September and October. Pilon, whose diverse background has allowed her to develop a skillset in real estate appraisal, telecommunications and ...
Read More »NOSM University researcher receives grant from Canadian Space Agency to study the effects of space on the human body
Dr. David MacLean, NOSM University Professor, received $150,000 over two years from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to study the effects of space flight on the human body and gain insights into counteracting associated health risks. The project, titled Investigating the role of a multi-targeted dietary supplement on attenuating radiation and microgravity-induced tissue damage, will study how the combined effects ...
Read More »Un chercheur de l’Université de l’EMNO reçoit une subvention de l’Agence spatiale canadienne pour étudier les effets des vols spatiaux sur le corps humain
David MacLean, professeur à l’Université de l’EMNO, a reçu une subvention de 150 000 $ sur deux ans de l’Agence spatiale canadienne (ASC) pour étudier les effets des vols spatiaux sur le corps humain et voir comment contrer les risques connexes pour la santé. L’étude, intitulée Investigating the role of a multi-targeted dietary supplement on attenuating radiation and microgravity-induced tissue ...
Read More »Joint Review Panel Delivers Environmental Assessment Report for the Marathon Palladium Copper Project
Generation Mining Limited has announcee that the Joint Review Panel established to conduct an environmental assessment of the Company’s Marathon Palladium Copper Project near Marathon, Ontario has delivered its report. The Reports sets out recommendations for the Company, and the federal and provincial governments, to mitigate or minimize any adverse effects of the Marathon Project. The completion of the Panel ...
Read More »Have you seen Mary-Anne Bird? Located
Aug 3, 2022 at 15:25 Mary-Anne Bird has been located safely and is no longer considered missing. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate missing 22-year-old Mary-Anne Bird. Mary-Anne sometimes goes by the name Mary-Anne Martin. They last spoke with family members approximately eight months ago and was staying in the 300 block ...
Read More »Expecting – SAH Obstetrics & Gynaecology offer Prenatal Care Clinic for low-risk patients
Obstetrics and Gynaecology have had significant recruitment and retention challenges over the last several years; this is a trend across Ontario, particularly in northern/rural communities. To address the health needs of pregnant people in our community, SAH has partnered with community health care providers to open a Prenatal Care Clinic that will provide prenatal care for low-risk patients. Patients who ...
Read More »Statement by Ministers Miller, Hajdu and Vandal at the conclusion of Pope Francis’ visit to Canada
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario; and, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, issued the following statement today: “As Pope ...
Read More »Déclaration par les ministres Hajdu, Miller et Vandal au sujet de la conclusion de la visite papale au Canada
L ‘honorable Marc Miller, ministre des Relations Couronne-Autochtones, l’honorable Patty Hajdu, ministre des Services aux Autochtones et ministre responsable de l’Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario, et l’honorable Daniel Vandal, ministre des Affaires du Nord, ministre responsable de Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies et ministre responsable de l’Agence canadienne de développement économique du Nord, ont ...
Read More »COVID Numbers on the Rise: Residents Reminded to Take Necessary Precautions
Tuesday, Jul 26, 2022 Algoma Public Health has observed an increasing trend in COVID-19 cases across Algoma over the past two weeks. Early signals indicate that we are entering a new wave in the region. Residents are reminded to continue to take the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19. Across the Algoma District, the weekly ...
Read More »How did COVID19 affect the economy of Northern Ontario?
The COVID-19 pandemic was a major blow to communities around the world. However, as the latest paper by Lakehead University in partnership with Northern Policy Institute has shown, not all communities’ experiences were the same. The Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy of Northern Ontario dives into those differences, specifically between that of Northern and Southern Ontario from an economic ...
Read More »How did COVID19 affect the economy of Northern Ontario?
The COVID-19 pandemic was a major blow to communities around the world. However, as the latest paper by Lakehead University in partnership with Northern Policy Institute has shown, not all communities’ experiences were the same. The Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy of Northern Ontario dives into those differences, specifically between that of Northern and Southern Ontario from an economic ...
Read More »Comment la pandémie COVID19 a-t-elle affecté l’économie du Nord de l’Ontario ?
La pandémie de COVID-19 a porté un dur coup aux communautés du monde entier. Toutefois, comme le montre le dernier document publié par l’Université Lakehead en partenariat avec l’Institut des politiques du Nord, toutes les communautés n’ont pas vécu la même expérience. L’impact du COVID-19 sur l’économie du Nord de l’Ontario examine ces différences, notamment entre le Nord et le ...
Read More »HSCDSB Commitment to Indigenous Education
With the recent apology from Pope Francis to the First Nation, Metis, and Inuit peoples of Canada, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board supports the apology and will continue to support and be allies with Indigenous peoples, communities, families, and students. The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to improving its Indigenous education programs, services and resources, in accordance ...
Read More »Missanabie Cree FN – Development Partner for Housing Now Indigenous-led site for Indigenous seniors in Toronto
Mayor John Tory and Chief Jason Gauthier, from the Missanabie Cree First Nation, have announced the Missanabie Cree First Nation as the development partner for new housing at 140 Merton St., Toronto. Mayor Tory and Chief Gauthier were joined by Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão (Davenport), Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee, Nicholas Gefucia, Vice President, EllisDon Community Builders, and ...
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