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Happy 7th Birthday Lexi! You are growing up way too fast but a beautiful little girl. Love you always Gramma and Smokey

En raison des niveaux élevés de vaccination contre la COVID-19 dans de nombreux foyers de soins de longue durée, l’Ontario apporte des changements qui aideront les foyers à reprendre en toute sécurité les repas en commun et les activités sociales. Ces changements contribueront à améliorer la qualité de vie des résidents tout en assurant la sécurité des foyers. « Notre ...

Ontario is responding to high levels of COVID-19 vaccination in many long-term care homes by making changes that will help homes safely resume communal dining and social activities. These changes will help improve residents’ quality of life while keeping homes safe. “Our government puts the safety and well-being of long-term care residents at the heart of everything we do,” said ...

Congratulations to Rachelle Godin, winner of Week 34 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the Ace has been found and Rachelle Godin has won a total of $59,745 (the weekly pot plus the progressive pot)!!   Here are the final numbers for week #34: Winner: Rachelle Godin Weekly Pot: $2,263.00 Progressive Pot: $55,482 Envelope & ...

Our, beautiful, wonderful sister and friend, Amanda Stewart passed away in her sleep on Sunday, May 2, 2021.  She will be forever remembered by her siblings:  Sandra, Wally, David, Jennifer, and Jane.  Amanda will also be fondly remembered by her numerous acquaintances, nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.   A celebration of Amanda’s life will be held at later ...

Once again we remember the end of WW2 and the participation of our local Veterans. Yes, for me it is still as clear as yesterday’s COVID news and at the age of 14, it made a big impression on me. This week in 1945, 75 percent of Holland was liberated and our Canadian troops were having their last battles in ...

On April 28, 2021, the Ontario Court of Appeal concluded its hearing of the Government of Ontario’s appeal of the Stage 1 decision in the Robinson Treaties annuities case.  The case involves a clause in the Treaty, signed in September of 1850, that provides for the augmentation of the perpetual annuity payable to the Treaty’s beneficiaries if revenues generated in ...

Algoma Family Services (AFS) in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Nogdawindamin and Strong Minds have gone virtual to bring a number of activities and events across the District in recognition of Infant, Child, Youth, and Adult Mental Health Week from May 3rd to May 9th, 2021. Children’s Mental Health Week and Mental Health Awareness Week both occur in ...

L’autre jour, j’ai eu l’occasion de parler longuement avec une électrice âgée de certaines préoccupations pour lesquelles elle avait besoin d’aide. À un moment donné au cours de notre conversation, elle a mentionné qu’au cours de sa vie, elle a eu non seulement plusieurs emplois, mais aussi plusieurs carrières. Une femme très talentueuse et intéressante. Comme beaucoup de gens, j’ai ...

The other day I had an opportunity to speak at length with a senior constituent about some concerns she needed assistance with.  At some point during our conversation, she mentioned that in her lifetime she has had not only several jobs but actual multiple careers.  A very talented and interesting lady. Like many people, I’ve had a good number of ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) reported 1 new case of COVID-19 last night (April 30, 2021), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Case 332 is of close contact, was tested April 30th, and is self-isolating. All close contacts are notified by Algoma Public Health.

Congratulations to Robert Reece, winner of Week 33 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 $54,088 as we enter into Week 34.   Here are the final numbers for week #33:   Winner: Robert Reece Weekly Pot: $2242 Progressive Pot: $54,088 Envelope & ...

  Recently, Alamos Gold Mines Inc. presented a donation to Wawa’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. All donations go directly to support this wonderful program, bringing free books to each enrolled child living in Wawa between the ages of newborn and five years old every month. The first book mailed to each child is “The Little Engine That Could” and ...

AT 7:52 ON511 tweeted that Highway 17 has been reopened. Apr 29, 2021 at 07:39 – Ontario 511 is reporting that Highway 17 is closed due to a collision that appears to be at the Wawa RV trailer park.

Alors que le gouvernement de l’Ontario continue de travailler avec le gouvernement fédéral pour soutenir davantage les travailleurs vulnérables en doublant les paiements effectués dans le cadre du programme de la Prestation canadienne de maladie pour la relance économique (PCMRE), la province déposera une loi qui, si elle est adoptée, offrira jusqu’à trois jours de maladie payés par employé. Le ...