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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Thessalon Public School

Algoma Public Health (APH) has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Thessalon Public School. As per provincial Ministry of Education guidance, an outbreak is declared in a school once it has been determined that within a 14-day period, two individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and: at least one case could have reasonably acquired their infection in the school setting; and ...

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COVID-19 impacts additional ADSB schools

Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that three additional schools have each had an individual test positive for COVID-19. The impacted schools are White Pines C & VS, Echo Bay and Central Algoma Secondary School. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in ...

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APH investigates potential exposure to COVID-19 within Korah Collegiate & Vocational school community

Algoma Public Health (APH) is investigating a potential exposure to COVID-19 within the Korah Collegiate & Vocational school community. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more than ...

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New stamp honours trailblazing singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie

  Canada Post has unveiled a stamp paying tribute to one of Canada’s most successful singer-songwriters – Buffy Sainte-Marie, C.C. Believed to have been born on the Piapot First Nation in Saskatchewan in 1941, Sainte-Marie is internationally renowned for her unique vibrato vocals and emotionally charged songs, which have been covered by hundreds of artists, from Elvis Presley and Neil ...

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Harte Gold Announces Additional Funding Commitment of US$2 million

Harte Gold announces that it has obtained an additional funding commitment of US$2 million from BNP Paribas (“BNPP”) pursuant to an amendment of its existing Revolving Credit Facility with BNPP which allows Harte Gold to continue operating while efforts to secure a transaction in its Strategic Review Process continue. The Strategic Review Process has not yet resulted in any binding ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – November 14

Mixed Curling welcomes two (2) new Teams – teams Danny Merce and Sarah Corley. Team Rank Wins G.P. BUCKELL, Chris 1 2 2 TERRIS, Tom 1 2 2 FAHRER, Tom 3 1 2 HALL, Dave 3 1 1 MERCER, Danny 3 1 2 CORLEY, Sarah 6 0 1 McCoy, Joe 6 0 2   Game Schedule for November 25th Ice ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – November 18

In-Person Worship Services will continue on November 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Reign of Christ Sunday, All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. Sat. Nov. 20   PRAYER  SHAWL 3 p.m.    . The U.C.W. request  that all donations for the next Thrift Shop be held at home as no date has been set yet.

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SSM Police Charge Wawa Man with Luring and Invitation to Sexual Touching

On November 17, 2021 officers with Investigation Services charged 22-year-old Dalton Crego of Wawa, Ontario with luring and invitation to sexual touching. On November 13, 2021 officers began an investigation regarding the accused using social media to lure an underage victim for a sexual purpose. The accused was located on November 17, 2021 and arrested. He is charged with luring ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – November 17

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 3 3 AMOS, Tracy 2 2 3 MATHIAS, Danette 2 2 3 RAINVILLE, Heather 2 2 2 SPENCER, Diane 2 2 3 BELISLE, Jacinda 6 1 3 McGREGOR, Stephanie 6 1 3 TAVELLA, Debbie 8 1 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 9 0 3 PARSONS, Rochelle 9 0 3 Game Schedule for November 23rd at 6:30 ...

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Individual Tests Positive for COVID-19 associated with Thessalon Public School

Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that an individual associated with Thessalon Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more than ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – November 16

There is room for additional players. Experienced and new curlers are welcome. Contact Jim Hoffman 705-852-1274 or Andy Stevens 705-856-2884   Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 2 2 TERRIS, Tom 1 2 3 McCOY, Joe 3 1 2 MITRIKAS, Eric 3 1 3 LALONDE, Lance 5 0 2   Game Schedule for Monday, November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Ice ...

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Grassy Narrows takes legal action against mining exploration

Yesterday Grassy Narrows First Nation launched a legal action against Ontario for issuing nine mining exploration permits which authorize companies to drill for gold on Grassy Narrows Territory. The legal action asks the court to cancel the permits which Ontario issued without consulting Grassy Narrows, and without their consent. Grassy Narrows asserts that the permits violate both Grassy Narrows’ Indigenous ...

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Isabel Fletcher Public School

Algoma Public Health (APH) has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Isabel Fletcher Public School. As per provincial Ministry of Education guidance, an outbreak is declared in a school once it has been determined that within a 14-day period, two individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and: at least one case could have reasonably acquired their infection in the school setting; ...

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Une hausse soudaine du nombre de cas de COVID-19 déclenche la prise d’autres mesures obligatoires dans Algoma et la municipalité de Sault-Sainte-Marie

En réponse à la hausse rapide du nombre de cas de COVID-19 dans Algoma, et en particulier dans la municipalité de Sault-Sainte-Marie, Santé publique Algoma prend d’autres mesures pour contenir la propagation du virus, prévenir les cas de maladie grave et les décès dans nos communautés et préserver les capacités du système de santé.   La médecin-hygiéniste d’Algoma, avec l’appui ...

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Surge of COVID-19 Triggers Additional Mandatory Measures in Algoma and in the Municipality of Sault Ste. Marie

In response to rapidly rising COVID-19 cases in Algoma, and especially in the municipality of Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma Public Health is taking further action to curb the spread of the virus, prevent severe illness and death in our communities, and protect health system capacity.   Algoma’s Medical Officer of Health, with the support of the provincial Chief Medical Officer ...

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