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The Ontario government has extended all emergency orders currently in force that were made under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until July 10, 2020, while removing restrictions that were limiting access to certain sport training facilities. This decision was made in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health to ensure the safe and gradual ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario prolonge jusqu’au 10 juillet 2020 tous les décrets d’urgence en vigueur pris en vertu de l’article 7.0.2 (4) de la Loi sur la protection civile et la gestion des situations d’urgence, tout en levant certaines restrictions qui limitaient l’accès à diverses installations sportives. Cette décision a été prise en consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef de l’Ontario ...

We almost done with the library makeover! A few more shelves to paint in the Children’s section and a few other little jobs left.  We have been busy! We have begun to catalogue some new books.  This will give you a chance to make your list of books you would like for Curbside Pickup! New on the 7-Day Shelf this ...

Northern Credit Union has established the True North Stronger Fund to support communities throughout Ontario in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In coordination with United Way, donations will provide immediate support in areas in which Northern has a presence. Northern has committed, up to $20,000, to match member and community donations made to the fund. “In times like these, it ...

CHADWIC Home makes Youth Violence Prevention programs a priority.   A number of years ago, significant funding was cut to the Violence Prevention Programs for Youth and we have managed, with great community support, to keep them afloat.  We are thankful to all our donors, and in particular, to Brookfield Power. We received a donation in the fall of 2018 that ...

  Family after family with a loved one in long-term care has reported being urged not to transfer a sick loved one to a hospital during the pandemic — and they deserve to know why, and that it will never happen to another family again, said NDP Leader Andrea Horwath. “We have heard from anguished daughters and sons who say ...

Finally we were able to have a membership meeting at the Branch last Thursday. So it was possible to have the Executive to take care of business until September. Everyone was wondering when we could open up the Hall for some events and do some fundraising as there is not much change left in the old sock. A few suggestions ...

The Ontario government is strongly urging everyone to ensure their pet is not left unattended in a vehicle during the hot summer weather. Temperatures inside a vehicle can quickly become much hotter than the temperature outside even if the windows are opened slightly. This can put pets at risk of serious illness and possibly death. If your pet can’t be ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario demande instamment à la population de ne pas laisser des animaux de compagnie sans surveillance dans un véhicule pendant les chaleurs des mois d’été. La température à l’intérieur d’un véhicule devient rapidement beaucoup plus élevée que la température extérieure même si les fenêtres sont légèrement ouvertes, ce qui peut rendre un animal gravement malade ou même ...

On June 21, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Northeast Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to a missing person report near Agawa Bay in Lake Superior Provincial Park. Two individuals began hiking from the Frater Road in Lake Superior Provincial Park. After several hours, the ...

The Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat declares June is Seniors Month with the theme; “Stay safe, Stay in Touch”.  “It is a time when we recognize the contributions that older adults have made in communities across our province”. Given the current circumstances, they are focusing on engaging and bringing seniors together virtually, rather than in person. There are many ways to connect ...

Many residents throughout rural Canada have limited access to affordable high-speed internet. It has never been so evident as during the COVID- 19 crisis. The Speed of Northern Ontario Broadband Report allows people to view what speed test results are shown by community. Blue Sky Net, a company based out of North Bay dedicated to facilitating the deployment of Broadband ...

Good News!  There will be a Membership meeting this Thursday, June 18 at 7.00 pm. This is very important and there will have to be some decisions made for the rest of the summer and beyond. So, please try to attend and support Your Branch in this time of extraordinary circumstances. We hope everyone has been saved from the Covid-19 ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit plus de 2,3 millions de dollars dans sept projets de large bande visant à appuyer les collectivités rurales et autochtones dans le Nord de l’Ontario. Ce financement permettra de connecter les habitants du Nord à une infrastructure de services à large bande fiable pour qu’ils puissent rester en contact avec leur famille et leurs amis, ...