AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Fighting Blindness Canada have launched the Glaucoma in Perspective (GiP) app to help Canadians understand the impact of glaucoma and manage disease progression. The launch of GiP coincides with World Sight Day, as the vision loss community comes together to raise awareness and understanding of eye diseases like glaucoma. GiP was developed based on research and ...

Algoma Public Health tweeted today “APH is cautioning anyone who uses street drugs to take extra precautions at this time, as there has been an increase in opioid-related EMS calls in Algoma.”. The tweet had a link to this information: Algoma Public Health (APH) is cautioning anyone who uses street drugs to take extra precautions at this time, as there ...

To mark Fire Prevention Week 2016, Ontario and the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) are urging Ontarians to replace smoke alarms in their homes every 10 years. The Ontario Fire Code requires all Ontario homeowners to install smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. The following fire prevention measures can help keep you ...

Algoma Public Health has observed an increasing trend in high risk COVID-19 cases across Algoma over the past week. Early signals indicate increased transmission of COVID-19 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 incidence of new high risk cases has ...

The local Cemetery Committee has embarked on a beautification project for local cemeteries, and the Heritage Committee would like to assist them with Michipicoten River Cemetery, situated just after crossing the Magpie River bridge over Silver Falls on the way to Michipicoten Harbour. Michipicoten River Cemetery is a scenic graveyard perched on the south north bank of the Michipicoten River ...

Students at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) recently lived an extraordinary outdoor learning experience. They travelled to the mouth of the Michipicoten River to obtain their basic canoe certification. The instructors, Callie and Rupert from Naturally Superior Adventures, taught them many essential skills including how to rescue a capsized canoe.

Les élèves de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont vécu une expérience extraordinaire dernièrement. Ils se sont rendus à l’embouchure de la rivière Michipicoten afin d’obtenir leur certification de base en canotage. Les instructeurs, Callie et Rupert de chez Naturally Superior Adventures, leur ont enseigné plusieurs techniques essentielles y compris comment s’y prendre pour secourir un canot chaviré.  

Tenaris in Canada is once again supporting Sault College and post-secondary education through the newly established Tenaris Global Business Excellence Award. The annual award, valued at $2,000, will be presented to three second year Global Business Management students who demonstrate community involvement, teamwork, leadership, work ethic and strong class participation.   The new award is a welcomed addition to the ...

On Oct. 11, 2022 from 7 to 9 p.m., come visit the Sault Ste. Marie Museum to hear author Mike Sauve. ‘The Many Fentanyl Addicted Wraiths of Sault Sainte Marie’ is Mike’s forthcoming book from Tailwinds Press. This event is free and will be accepting optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission. The book includes an overview of Sault history, discussing figures ...

On Monday, October 3rd, 2022 Kaleed Rasheed, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery, issued the following statement: “The beginning of October marks the start of Cyber Security Awareness Month and is a chance to highlight the importance of cyber security in our daily lives. Our government is leading the way in transforming the delivery of services to the people ...

En Lundi, Octobre 3ieme, 2022 Kaleed Rasheed, ministre des Services au public et aux entreprises, a publié la déclaration suivante : « Le début du mois d’octobre marque le début du Mois de la sensibilisation à la cybersécurité et est l’occasion de souligner l’importance de la cybersécurité dans notre vie quotidienne. Notre gouvernement ouvre la voie en transformant la prestation ...

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe that a Sault Ste. Marie Police Service officer committed criminal offences in relation to an incident that occurred in September of 2021. As a result, Director Martino has caused charges to be laid against the officer. The SIU investigation determined that in the early hours of ...

The Municipality of Wawa is developing a Five-Year Tourism Plan and needs your input. A resident and business survey begins today and requires your participation to ensure a community driven tourism strategy is developed that results in actions to improve Wawa’s future tourism development. Please share your views on what makes Wawa a great place for visitors and tourists by ...

To celebrate Healthy Workplace Month, Workplace Safety North (WSN) is hosting free in-person mental health training sessions in October throughout northern Ontario.   Participants can choose from either a half-day session on mental health awareness, or a full day session specifically designed for people in leadership roles.   Local WSN Health and Safety Specialists – Lindsay Digby, Elisha Malette, and ...

A group of leaders made up of prominent Sudbury families, corporations with ties to the North, and philanthropists came together to raise $600,000 for NOSM University students for the 2022 academic year. “We are extremely grateful to these community-minded leaders who have stepped-up to help NOSM University students—your future doctors and allied health professionals—at a critical time,” says Dr. Sarita ...