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Ontario Expanding Booster Eligibility to More Ontarians

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is expanding eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to additional groups of high-risk individuals starting November 6, 2021, providing them with an extra layer of protection against the Delta variant. Over the coming months, Ontario is also prepared to gradually roll out booster doses to all ...

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L’Ontario étend l’admissibilité à la dose de rappel à un plus grand nombre d’Ontariens

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario, en consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef, élargit l’admissibilité aux doses de rappel du vaccin contre la COVID-19 à des groupes supplémentaires de personnes à risque élevé à compter du 6 novembre 2021, leur offrant ainsi une protection supplémentaire contre le variant Delta. Au cours des prochains mois, l’Ontario est également prêt à déployer progressivement ...

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 18 Winner is…

Nov 4, 2021 at 8:01 Congratulations to Isabelle Blais, winner of Week 18 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#7) that Isabelle selected contained the Nine of Spades, winning $304. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $7,885! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

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Morning News – November 4

Nov 4, 2021 at 07:56 Weather  A few flurries ending near noon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers. A few showers along the lakeshore this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High plus 5. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent ...

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Area Road Conditions – 6:57 a.m.

Nov 4, 2021 at 06:59 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. The data was posted to their site at 530ish this morning. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared for ...

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APH: 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#551 – #553)

Algoma Public Health has reported three (3) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#551 – #553), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. All three cases are of close contact and are self-isolating. One case was tested November 2nd, and the other two were tested today, November 3rd.  

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TURYK, Steve

1950 – 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Steve on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre due to an infection resulting from his cancer treatment. Steve is survived by his wife Rose Ann of 51 years, his children Martha and David (Elisa), his grandchildren Makayla, Lachlan, and Mackenzie, and ...

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From the Branch – November 3rd

So in the first place we have the annual Poppy Report from our Chairman Comrade Larry Harvey Balance Poppy Account October 1st. 2020  $12,100.05 Income campaign and other sources  $  8,111.30 Subtotal  $20,211.35 Campaign expenses and Youth education  $  4,501.97 Donations from fund  $     830.88 Balance September 30, 2021  $14,878.50   Our Poppy Campaign started last Friday and is in ...

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Harte Gold Announces Third Quarter Results

Harte Gold announced its results for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The Company’s unaudited financial results for three months ended September 30, 2021 (“Q3 2021”), together with its Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the corresponding period, can be accessed under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com and on the Company’s website at www.hartegold.com.  All currency references in this ...

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Sault College Celebrates Ontario Treaties Recognition Week

Ontario is marking the sixth annual Treaties Recognition Week November 1-7, 2021. As part of this, Sault College Indigenous Studies and Library Services are celebrating with #SCTreatyTalks welcoming guest speakers Patricia Lesage and Juliana Lesage.   Community members are invited to participate in this virtual presentation taking place on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. Sault Ste. Marie is ...

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Between the Covers – November 3rd

New Books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are: “The Madness of Crowds” by Louise Penny, “The People We Keep” by Allison Larkin, “Viral” by Robin Cook and “The Third Grave” by Lisa Jackson.  New movies this week are “The Outpost” starring Scott Eastwood and Orlando Bloom “Glass Castle” starring Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson, “The Black Widow” starring Scarlet ...

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A remarkable concern for their community and the environment

  As part of science, social studies, and religion classes, grade 4 and 5 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) are studying the importance of taking care of the environment, their community and their school. With the help of grade 5 teacher Ms. Sabrina Lévesque and grade 4 teacher Mr. Éric Comtois, the students decided to take action to demonstrate the ...

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Un souci remarquable pour leur communauté et l’environnement

  Dans le cadre des cours de sciences, d’études sociales et de religion, les élèves de 4e et 5e année de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) étudient l’importance de prendre soin de l’environnement, de leur communauté et de leur école. Avec l’aide de Mme Sabrina Lévesque, enseignante de 5e année, et de M. Éric Comtois, enseignant de 4e année, les élèves ont ...

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Morning News – November 3

Nov 3, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness late this morning then 30 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High zero. Wind chill minus 13 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus ...

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