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En réaction à la récente hausse rapide des hospitalisations, des admissions aux soins intensifs et à la menace pour la capacité des soins aux malades en phase critique de la province, le gouvernement de l’Ontario émet deux décrets d’urgence en vertu de la Loi sur la protection civile et la gestion des situations d’urgence. Ces décrets maximiseront la capacité du ...

In response to the recent and rapid rise in hospitalizations, ICU admissions and the threat to the province’s critical care capacity, the Ontario government is issuing two emergency orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA). These orders will maximize system capacity, ensuring that hospitals have the resources required to provide care for patients and save lives. These temporary emergency ...

The following new groups are now eligible to book an appointment for COVID-19 immunization at clinics across North Algoma: All education workers who provide support to students with special education needs Adults 65 and older can book for a clinic on April 21 and onward Adults 60 and older can book for a clinic on May 5 and onward These ...

Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) is excited to announce the return of one of the Sault’s favourite annual traditions: SAHF’s Five Car Draw. In 2019, SAHF set a personal best for the number of tickets sold and funds raised. This year, the draw is taking a few new approaches to modernize and reduce the impact of evolving public health regulations on ticket ...

On Tuesday, April 13th, 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 ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 4 new cases of COVID-19, three from Sault Ste. Marie and area, and one 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 ...

Mayor and Council are pleased to announce the launch of the newly designed and user-friendly municipal website at www.wawa.cc. “We are excited to unveil our new website which is easier to use and provides much more information than the previous website.” said Mayor Ron Rody. “Our old websites were taken down by hackers. Due to the tremendous efforts of our ...

Congratulations to Mike Mazzonello, winner of Week 30 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $44,000 as Week 31 begins.   Here are the final numbers for week #30:   Winner: Mike Mazzonello Weekly Pot: $1940 Progressive Pot: $44,248 Envelope: #2, 8 of Clubs   ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to three road fatalities, one off-road vehicle death and laid approximately 1,500 seat belt charges during its Easter long weekend seat belt campaign. Lack of seat belt use was reported in all three of the road fatalities, while losing control was the primary cause in the off-road vehicle death. As part of its long ...

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a third provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA). These measures are being taken in response to the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, the threat on the province’s hospital system capacity, and the increasing risks posed to ...

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for April 11th, 2021 – Second Sunday of Easter. Acts 4: 32-35     The believers shared everything in common. Psalm 133          How pleasant it is when God’s  people are together. 1 John 1: 1-2:2   God is light; walk in the light. John 20: 19-31    Jesus appears to ...

Le Bureau du Canada à publier « The Little Black Book of Scams » 2nd edition et est maintenant disponible en ligne à https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. L’information est très importante et devrait attirer l’intérêt de tous le monde. Dans les prochains mois ils y auras autres publications de escroqueries (une par semaine).  L’information sera retrouver dans le livre « The Little Black ...

The Competition Bureau of Canada has published the The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition and it is available online at https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. The information is invaluable and should be of interest to virtually everyone.  Over the next few months we will be publishing the information from the The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition, one scam at a ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre – Long Term Care Centre on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 at the age of 81 years. Beloved son of the late Charlotte and William Swanson. Loving brother of William “Bill” (Myrtle), Dave, Ida, Norman “Norm” (Toni), Deloris Elie (Leonard), Stella Neveau (Arnold), the late Morris, late Herman, late Hilda Portuguese (Emile), ...

Apr 5, 2021 at 21:52 Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 6 new cases of COVID-19, all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. The chart below details the exposure category and date of testing. Algoma Public Healht notifies all close contacts directly.   Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #242 Close contact Self-isolating April 4, 2021 Case #243 Close ...