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The COVID-19 pandemic was a major blow to communities around the world. However, as the latest paper by Lakehead University in partnership with Northern Policy Institute has shown, not all communities’ experiences were the same. The Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy of Northern Ontario dives into those differences, specifically between that of Northern and Southern Ontario from an economic ...

Friday, July 28, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Showers ending this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 9.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there are 299 cases reported of COVID-19 in the North ...

This advisory ended at 12:25 p.m. 5:57 AM EDT Thursday 28 July 2022 Fog advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Areas of near zero visibility in fog are expected near the shores of Lake Superior this morning. Fog may persist into this afternoon in some areas, and is likely ...

This advisory ended at 12:25 p.m. 5:57 AM EDT Thursday 28 July 2022 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Areas of near zero visibility in fog are expected near the shores of Lake Superior this morning. Fog may persist into this afternoon in some areas, and is likely to redevelop again tonight. Travel is expected to be ...

With the recent apology from Pope Francis to the First Nation, Metis, and Inuit peoples of Canada, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board supports the apology and will continue to support and be allies with Indigenous peoples, communities, families, and students. The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to improving its Indigenous education programs, services and resources, in accordance ...

Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Fog Advisory Today – Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Fog patches. Low 10.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there are 299 cases reported of ...

The Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged the dump truck driver in a July 22 collision on Highway 17 near Noon Day Drive within the community of Garden River. On July 22, 2022, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the OPP and Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a dump truck ...

Algoma Public Health has observed an increasing trend in COVID-19 cases across Algoma over the past two weeks. Early signals indicate that we are entering a new wave in the region. Residents are reminded to continue to take the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19. Across the Algoma District, the weekly incidence of new high-risk ...

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Showers ending this afternoon then cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this afternoon. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Fog ...

ON511 has posted that the westbound lane at Fenton Lake is closed for guardrail repairs. Please drive with caution in the area and be aware of equipment and workers.

Dear Brenda I would like to shout out to the CP team in Sultan! Thanks for your assistance Saturday after my accident on the Industrial Road. You are guys are the best! Elizabeth Sherlock

After two years of pandemic disruptions, Ontario today launched its Plan to Catch Up for the 2022-23 school year. The plan, which is supported by the government’s historic investments in education, starts with students back in classrooms, on time, with the full school experience including extracurriculars like clubs, band and field trips. “Our government is looking ahead as we remain ...

Après deux ans de perturbations dues à la pandémie, l’Ontario a lancé aujourd’hui son Plan pour le rattrapage pour l’année scolaire 2022-2023. Le plan, qui est financé par des investissements gouvernementaux sans précédent dans l’éducation, prévoit avant tout le retour des élèves en salle de classe, sans retard, de même qu’une expérience scolaire complète incluant des activités parascolaires comme des ...

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning late this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Local amount 5 to 10 mm. Low 14.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there are 298 cases reported of COVID-19 ...

On July 23 and July 25, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to two separate death related occurrences in wooded areas near Pipeline Road and Esten Drive North in Elliot Lake. On July 23, 2022, a complainant reported locating a deceased person in a wooded area north of Elliot Lake, near the Pipeline Road. A 67 ...