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APH: 1 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#225)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19, from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #225 Close contact ...

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Results of Catch the Ace: Week 28

Congratulations to Brenda Figliomeni, winner of Week 28 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $38,210 as Week 29 begins.   Here are the final numbers for week #28: Winner: Brenda Figliomeni, Weekly Pot: $1873, Progressive Pot: $38,210, Envelope: #18 Six of Clubs   Tickets ...

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Le Plan d’action de l’Ontario double la Subvention ontarienne pour le soutien aux petites entreprises

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario offre un soutien supplémentaire aux petites entreprises admissibles afin de les aider à assumer les coûts continus associés à la pandémie de COVID-19. Les bénéficiaires de la Subvention ontarienne pour le soutien aux petites entreprises dont l’admissibilité a été confirmée recevront automatiquement un deuxième paiement égal au montant de leur premier paiement, ce qui représente un ...

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Ontario’s Action Plan Doubles Ontario Small Business Support Grant

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The Ontario government is providing additional support to eligible small businesses to help with the ongoing costs of the COVID-19 pandemic. Confirmed eligible recipients of the Ontario Small Business Support Grant will automatically receive a second payment equal to the amount of their first payment, for minimum total support of $20,000 up to a maximum of $40,000. This support to ...

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Card of Thanks – Saara’s & John Schreiber’s Family

We wish to convey our sincere appreciation for the kind expressions of sympathy received after John’s passing. Thank you for the beautiful flowers, food sent to the house, the cards, the tributes to John, and all the donations made on his behalf. Special thanks to all of you who shared their stories and memories thru Facebook, Wawa-news, Soo Today and ...

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A humorous evening on the role of parents in 2021

With the intention to support families during this pandemic, the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon Parents’ Participation Committee will offer families a comedy talk as well as techno-educational workshops. In light of the important contributions of parents to the learning and well-being of students, these activities aim to strengthen their engagement and encourage their participation in the education of their children. ...

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Hwy 11 (Hearst to Nipigon) OPEN

Mar 25, 2021 at 00:55 Highway 11 has been reopened. Mar 24, 2021 at 22:16 Hwy 11 remains closed in both directions between #HWY11/ 17 Junction near Nipigon to Pagwa Road, 100 km East of Longlac due to winter road conditions. Please use caution in the area. Hwy 11 – Approximately 15 km east of Beardmore the northbound lane is ...

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Hwy 17 (Marathon to Terrace Bay) OPEN

Mar 25, 2021 at 12:50 at 12:42 ON511 tweeted that the highway had been reopened. Mar 24, 2021 at 21:16 Hwy 17 is closed in both directions between Marathon and Terrace Bay due to poor road and weather conditions. Please use extreme caution in the area. The highway was closed at 8:25 p.m.

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Rainfall Warning – Wawa – Pukaskwa Park

8:07 PM EDT Wednesday 24 March 2021 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Locally heavy rain and significant snow melt tonight. Locally heavy showers will continue tonight with isolated thunderstorms also expected this evening. Local rainfall amounts up to 25 mm are expected by the time the showers come to an end early Thursday morning. In addition, ...

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FortisOntario’s update on March 17th Cyber Event

Further to the notice issued on March 17, 2021, we would like to confirm that our internal team continues to investigate the cyber event and remains in contact with the third-party contractor responsible for printing bills and providing certain electronic billing services. To date, we continue to be made aware that no personal information has been inappropriately accessed and we ...

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North Algoma’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: New Eligible Groups

The following provincial priority groups are now eligible to book an appointment for COVID-19 immunization at clinics across North Algoma: Health Care Workers (Highest, Very High, High, and Moderate Categories as per Guidance for Prioritizing Health Care Workers) Faith leaders who provide: End of life care Care of the deceased, funerals, bathing, or other ceremony with direct contact with deceased persons ...

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North Algoma’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: New Eligible Groups

Conformément au plan provincial, les groupes prioritaires indiqués ci-dessous peuvent maintenant obtenir un rendez-vous de vaccination contre la COVID‑19 dans les cliniques d’Algoma Nord. Travailleurs de la santé (dont la priorité est la plus élevée, très élevée, élevée et modérée selon le Document d’orientation sur la priorisation des travailleurs de la santé en matière de vaccination contre la COVID‑19) Chefs ...

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In Memory – Alexander Nowiski & Philip Nowiski

We remember our beloved family members, Alexander Nowiski and Philip Nowiski.   Dad left us 33 years ago on March 24, and our brother Phil sadly died tragically three months ago on December 24, 2020 at a young age.   Alex was the loving husband of Isabella Nowiski, and loving father of Mary Lesperance (Paul), Joanne Fell (Adrian), Anne Marie ...

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