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Bus Cancellations – Dubreuilville

Due to freezing rain and icy road conditions in Dubreuilville, Route N6 servicing Wawa schools will be cancelled today.   Route N6 services students living in Dubreuilville who attend Sir James Dunn, Michipicoten High School, St. Augustine, Ecole Saint Joseph.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Isabel Fletcher Public School

Algoma Public Health (APH) has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Isabel Fletcher Public School. As per provincial Ministry of Education guidance, an outbreak is declared in a school once it has been determined that within a 14-day period, two individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and: at least one case could have reasonably acquired their infection in the school setting; ...

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ADSB – One Person Associated with Korah Intermediate School is COVID-19 positive

Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that an individual associated with Korah Intermediate School has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more than ...

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Algoma Public Health Reports 18 new cases of COVID-19

Algoma Public Health is reporting that there are 18 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#724 – #741), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area.   Details of the confirmed cases from Algoma Public Health: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #724 Unknown Self-isolating November 15, 2021 Case #725 Close contact Self-isolating November 15, 2021 Case #726 Close contact Self-isolating November ...

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5 – 10cm Snow expected tonight (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake) –

Nov 16, 2021 at 18:27 Environment Canada ended this weather statement at 4:43 p.m.   4:46 AM EST Tuesday 16 November 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Snow is expected tonight through Wednesday. Snowfall totals of 5 to 10 cm are expected by Wednesday afternoon. Accumulating snow on roadways may lead to difficult travel conditions.

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5 – 10cm Snow expected Tonight (White River – Dubreuilville) Ended

Nov 16, 2021 at 18:27 Environment Canada ended this weather statement at 4:43 p.m.   4:46 AM EST Tuesday 16 November 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Snow is expected tonight through Wednesday. Snowfall totals of 5 to 10 cm are expected by Wednesday afternoon. Accumulating snow on roadways may lead to difficult travel conditions. ...

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Morning News – November 16

Nov 16, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this evening then changing to periods of rain near midnight. Periods of snow over higher terrain overnight. Snowfall amount 5 cm ...

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BOUTHILLIER, Judith ‘Judy’ Mary (née Medynski)

1950-2021   It is with great sadness that the family announces her death in Sudbury on November 11, 2021, after a short, but tough fought battle with cancer.   Judy leaves behind her loving husband of 53 years Lucien and precious daughters Denise Bussineau (Lane) and Lisa Bouthillier (Dan Mayotte). Loving daughter of Peter and Betty Medynski, both predeceased). She ...

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Area Road Conditions – Nov. 16 at 6:10 a.m.

Nov 16, 2021 at 06:10 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

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Surge of COVID-19 Triggers Additional Mandatory Measures in Algoma and in the Municipality of Sault Ste. Marie

In response to rapidly rising COVID-19 cases in Algoma, and especially in the municipality of Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma Public Health is taking further action to curb the spread of the virus, prevent severe illness and death in our communities, and protect health system capacity.   Algoma’s Medical Officer of Health, with the support of the provincial Chief Medical Officer ...

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Une hausse soudaine du nombre de cas de COVID-19 déclenche la prise d’autres mesures obligatoires dans Algoma et la municipalité de Sault-Sainte-Marie

En réponse à la hausse rapide du nombre de cas de COVID-19 dans Algoma, et en particulier dans la municipalité de Sault-Sainte-Marie, Santé publique Algoma prend d’autres mesures pour contenir la propagation du virus, prévenir les cas de maladie grave et les décès dans nos communautés et préserver les capacités du système de santé.   La médecin-hygiéniste d’Algoma, avec l’appui ...

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APH: 14 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#710 – #723)

Algoma Public Health has reported 14 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#710 – #723), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #710 Unknown Self-isolating November 14, 2021 Case #711 Unknown Self-isolating November 14, 2021 Case #712 Unknown Self-isolating November 13, 2021 Case #713 Close contact Self-isolating November 14, ...

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Special Weather Statement (White River – Dubreuilville)

4:00 PM EST Monday 15 November 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Early season snowfall likely Tuesday night. Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm can be expected due to a developing low pressure system forecast to track across northern Ontario. Accumulating snow on roadways may lead to difficult travel conditions and may result in ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges laid after traffic complaint

On November 13, 2021, at approximately 11:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic related complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 108 south of Elliot Lake. Police received a complainant of a dark coloured pick-up truck on Highway 17 crossing the centre line and hitting the shoulder numerous times. The pick-up truck turned onto Highway ...

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