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Muncipal Parks are open wherever 2-meter distance can be maintained

Under new Provincial guidance, received Sunday, April 18, 2021, some Municipal Parks may now re-open. Amenities which may re-open include: play structures, benches, and parklands wherever 2-meter distance can be maintained. Other amenities continue to be closed, including: sports fields, basketball courts, picnic tables and areas, park shelters, and tennis / pickleball courts. All visitors must continue to comply with ...

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Interprovincial Travel Restricted to Work, Medical Care, Transportation of Goods

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants the public to be aware of actions being taken to help limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, including restrictions on interprovincial travel. The Government of Ontario has announced further restrictions on outdoor activities and gatherings. As of Saturday, April 17 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, outdoor gatherings are restricted to members of the ...

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Les déplacements interprovinciaux limités à l’activité professionnelle, le soin de santé et le transport de marchandises

La Police provinciale de l’Ontario (OPP) voudrait tenir le public au courant des actions entreprises pour aider à freiner la propagation de COVID-19, y compris les restrictions sur le déplacement interprovincial. Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a annoncé d’autres restrictions sur les activités en plein air et les rassemblements. À compter de 00:01 hre HNE le samedi 17 avril 2021, les ...

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1 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#289)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19, from Central and East Algoma. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed case: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #289 Close Contact Self-isolating April 15, 2021

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Ontario implementing Stronger Enforcement, Travel Restrictions, Public Health Measures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is strengthening enforcement of the province’s Stay-at-Home order while imposing new travel restrictions and further strengthening public health measures. These urgent actions are targeted at stopping the rapid growth in COVID-19 case rates and relieving mounting pressures on the province’s health care system. Details ...

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Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Première Nation de Pic Mobert), le Canada et l’Ontario annoncent l’achèvement d’un processus d’ajout à la réserve

Aujourd’hui, Gimaa Kwe Johanna Desmoulin, chef de Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Première Nation de Pic Mobert), et l’honorable Patty Hajdu, ministre de la Santé, au nom de l’honorable Carolyn Bennett, ministre des Relations Couronne-Autochtones, ainsi que l’honorable Marc Miller, ministre des Services aux Autochtones, ainsi que l’honorable Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones de l’Ontario, ont annoncé l’ajout de 1 038,155 hectares ...

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Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation), Canada and Ontario announce the completion of an Addition to Reserve process

Today, Gimaa Kwe Joanna Desmoulin, Chief of Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation) and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, together with the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs Ontario, announced the Addition to Reserve of 1,038.155 hectares ...

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ALBERT, Fernand

1932-2021 Peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, Fern passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa, Ontario on Monday, April 12, 2021, at the age of 88 years.  Beloved husband of the late Claudette (LeBrun), Fernand was the son of the late Edmond Albert and the late Béatrice Dugas. He will be missed immensely by his children Denise (Jacques) ...

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 31 Winner Announced

Congratulations to John Gagnon, winner of Week 31 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; the estimated jackpot is expected to exceed $50,000 as we enter into Week 32.   Here are the final numbers for week #31:   Winner: John Gagnon Weekly Pot: $2166 Progressive Pot: $47,497 ...

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3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#286 – #288)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 3 new cases of COVID-19, two from Sault Ste. Marie and area, and one from Central & East Algoma. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed cases:   Case Number Exposure Category Status ...

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6 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#280-#285) in Sault Ste. Marie & Area

Apr 14, 2021 at 20:41 Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 6 new cases of COVID-19, all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #280 ...

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Between the Covers – April 14

The library is open for curbside pickup only. Patrons are not permitted in the library at this time. Please place your book holds by calling the Circulation Desk at 705-856-2244 ext 290, emailing us at [email protected] or by accessing the Online Catalogue on our website at wawa.olsn.ca.   All library materials go through a sanitization process before they are checked ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Third Sunday of Easter

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 18 April  2021 – Third Sunday of Easter. Acts 3: 12-19      Peter preaches in Solomon’s Portico. Psalm 4               Answer me, when I call, O God. 1 John 3: 1-7       We are the children of God. Luke 24: 36b-48   Jesus invites the disciples to touch his ...

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6 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#274 – #279)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 6 new cases of COVID-19, all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #274 Unknown Self-isolating April 12, 2021 ...

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Appeal begins in Robinson-Huron Treaty Annuities Case

Today, Tuesday April 13, 2021, the Ontario Court of Appeal will begin hearing Ontario’s appeal of the Stage One decision regarding the Robinson-Huron Treaty Annuities Case. Canada is not appealing the Stage One decision. The 21 First Nations of the Robinson-Huron Treaty are committed to continuing to hold Ontario accountable to their Treaty responsibilities through this appeal. Decisions in both ...

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