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COVID-19 Outbreak associated with Valard Construction Work Camp for East-West Tie Project

The Marathon Family Health Team and the North of Superior Healthcare Group, along with Valard Construction has announced an outbreak of COVID-19 in Marathon. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is actively investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 associated with Valard Construction’s, East-West Tie Project camp located in the town of Marathon. This is being done in close collaboration with ...

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Access to Care at the Lady Dunn Health Centre during State of Emergency

With the Ontario government declaring a state of emergency due to the increasing COVID-19 infections across the province, the Lady Dunn Health Centre continues to put the safety of our patients, residents, staff and community at the forefront.   During the stay-at-home order, health care services continue to be essential, and therefore we encourage any client needing emergency services to ...

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OPP to enforce the Stay-at-Home Order

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting that Ontarians voluntarily comply with the new Stay-at-Home Order to limit mobility outside their homes, except for essential reasons, to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. OPP officers will enforce the Stay-at-Home Order, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA), and the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA) by focusing on non-compliance ...

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OPP pour appliquer l’ordonnance de séjour à la maison

La Police provinciale de l’Ontario (OPP) demande aux Ontariens de se conformer volontairement au nouveau Décret ordonnant de rester à domicile afin de limiter les mouvements hors de leurs demeures sauf pour des raisons essentielles dans le but de freiner la propagation du virus de COVID-19. Les agents de l’OPP appliqueront le Décret ordonnant de rester à domicile, émis sous ...

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Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad is Looking for Jonathon Morningstar

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of statutory release. Jonathon Morningstar is described as an Indigenous male, 28 years of age, 5’11” (180cm), 228 lbs (105kgs) with brown hair and brown eyes. He has several tattoos including ...

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Results of Catch the Ace: Week 18

Congratulations to Cathy Skouris, winner of Week 18 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $14,622 as Week 19 begins.   Here are the final numbers for week #18: Weekly Pot: $1,043, and Progressive Pot: $14,622 Winner: Cathy Skouris, whose envelope #5 held the ...

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PAIM, Maria

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Paim at home with her children by her side on January 12, 2021, at the age of 63. She will be remembered by her daughter Helena Paim and her son Christopher Paim. She leaves behind her sister Mandy and her children Jordan and Cassidy. The family would like ...

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BÉLANGER, Nicole

Décédée soudainement chez elle à Dubreuilville le dimanche 3 janvier, 2021 à l’âge de 61 ans. Épouse bien-aimée de Michel Bélanger depuis 45 ans. Mère adorée de Nathalie Bélanger (Kevin Tremblay), Julie Bélanger (Patrick Sigouin) et Jessica Bélanger. Grand-mère de Emma Tremblay, Becca Tremblay, Miguel Sigouin, Clara Sigouin, Logan Zotter, Liam Zotter et Landen Zotter. Fille bien-aimée de Jeanne D’Arc ...

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From the Branch – January 13

Will it ever end? So the shut down is now extended and the Legion Branch 429 has to stay closed. So with NO income, drastic actions are required to stay afloat. We hope not as bad as Branch 23 in North Bay who are now without a building and may have to turn in their charter. Our executive will monitor ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Second Sunday after Epiphany

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 17 January 2021 1 Samuel 3: 1-10, (11-20)       God calls Samuel Psalm 139:1-6,13-`8              God has searched me & known me. 1 Corinthians 6:12-20            Your body is a temple of God’s Spirit. John 1:43-51                             Jesus calls Philip & Nathaniel. To Ponder: When have you ...

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Between the Covers – January 13

Following the announcement of the extension of a province-wide shutdown, the Wawa Public Library will remain closed until January 25th, 2021. This follows new provincial orders received on January 7th, 2021. We will be available for curbside pickup throughout the shutdown. If you have any questions please call us at 705-856-2244 ext 290 or email us at [email protected]. Stay safe! ...

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A Message of Thanks from the Hospital Foundation

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all donors who contributed to the Foundation’s Wish Campaign.  A total of $13,305.00 was donated through this campaign. Generous hearts certainly prevail in the communities that the Lady Dunn Health Centre serves. Net proceeds will aid in the funding of a new washer/disinfector and sterilizer for ...

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Great Northern Retirement Home

Algoma Public Health has declared an outbreak at Great Northern Retirement Home (GNRH) in Sault Ste. Marie following confirmation of COVID-19 in one staff member. APH is working closely with GNRH’s care team to take further preventive actions to protect staff and residents. At this time, the staff member remains in isolation to prevent further transmission. Surveillance testing of GNRH ...

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6 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#105 – #110)

Jan 7, 2021 at 19:24 Algoma Public Health is reporting 6 (six) new cases of COVID-19. All cases are 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, or affected by recent public exposure notifications posted by APH, you are not considered a ...

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