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On Thursday, July 7, 2022 the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Federal Minister of Health, announced $10M in research funding to establish the Canadian ADAptive Platform Trial of COVID-19 Therapeutics in Community Settings (Can-ADAPT COVID). Dr. Barb Zelek, Associate Professor at NOSM University, and Dr. Brianne Wood, NOSM University/Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute Associate Scientist, are part of the research team ...

July 13, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Clearing near midnight. Low 10.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there ...

On July 12, 2022, at approximately 2:15 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting regular patrol duties on Highway 108 south of Elliot Lake and observed a vehicle in the ditch. The vehicle sustained major damage, however, the driver was not injured. Police could detect a strong odour of alcoholic beverage emanating from their breath. As a ...

Members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind everyone to please do your homework prior to giving any personal information, money, or sending prepaid iTunes cards to anyone. Every year thousands of Canadians are victimized, and millions of dollars are lost through many forms of fraud. Emergency/Grandparent Scam is Prevalent in East Algoma: ...

Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the age of 74 years. Woody will be sadly missed by his “chosen family” MaryLou and Jensen Kobzick. Dear son of the late Peggy and Tommy Simpson. He will be missed and remembered by many, many friends and acquaintances in the community. A special thank you to Jerry ...

July 12, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Fog Advisory Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Clearing near midnight. Low 10.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states ...

Jul 12, 2022 at 06:20 6:00 AM EDT Tuesday 12 July 2022 Fog advisory ended for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park   Jul 12, 2022 at 06:00 3:22 AM EDT Tuesday 12 July 2022 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Fog with near zero visibility has developed over areas near Lake Superior. It is expected to dissipate in ...

Jul 11, 2022 at 16:48 3:47 PM EDT Monday 11 July 2022 Severe thunderstorm watch ended for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Jul 11, 2022 at 13:00 12:19 PM EDT Monday 11 July 2022 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana ...

1:10 PM EDT Monday 11 July 2022 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Fog with near zero visibility has developed over areas near Lake Superior. It is expected to dissipate this afternoon.. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations.

On July 8, 2022, at approximately 12:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties and conducted a traffic stop on Hutchison Avenue in Elliot Lake. Investigation determined the driver had a suspended license and no insurance on the vehicle. In addition, a rifle and numerous rounds of ammunition were located in the vehicle. The driver was ...

87 Players 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Guylaine Domich – 36 2nd: Suzanne Lacasse, Guylaine Domich, Charlee Simon – 38 3rd: Rachal Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko, Spare – 40 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Sue Lord, Ashley Coombs, Nancy Morin – 43 2nd: Erin Andrews, Maury O’Neill, Laura Mersereau – 45 3rd: Helen Bekintis, Nellie Harvey, Spare – 45 3rd FLIGHT: ...

This year, 16 Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon students were awarded a Bishop Alexander Carter Foundation Scholarship. The Foundation’s Performance Excellence Scholarship, valued at $1,000, was awarded to graduates of Catholic secondary schools in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie who distinguished themselves as: enlightened believer, effective communicator, thoughtful thinker, independent learner, collaborator, considerate person and responsible citizen. The Foundation’s Excellence ...

Cette année, la Fondation Bishop Alexander Carter a présenté des bourses de mérite à 16 élèves du Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon. D’une valeur de 1 000 $, la bourse d’excellence de rendement global fut remise à des finissants d’écoles secondaires catholiques du diocèse de Sault Ste-Marie qui se sont illustrés en tant que : croyant éclairé, communicateur efficace, penseur réfléchi, élève ...

July 11, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Temperature falling to 11 this afternoon. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h before morning. Temperature steady near 11.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there are 297 cases reported of COVID-19 in the North Algoma region of ...

The Fringe North Festival, proud member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals, is pleased to announce that this year’s festival is fast approaching! The multi-arts experience will take place from August 18 – 21, 2022. The Fringe Team will be presenting the full lineup of performers and events for the upcoming festival in the following weeks. Audiences will enjoy ...