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BOURGOUIN, Mme. Monique

Le 29 juillet 2022, à l’âge de 89 ans, Mme Monique Bourgouin (née Pharand) fut accueillie au ciel par son mari bien-aimé Mario. Elle était une maman adorée de ses 6 enfants; Denise (Gabriel) de Macamic, Dominique (Norman) de Nakina, Nicole (Mario) de Val-Caron, Pierre (Danielle) de La Tuque, Louise (Hermyle ) de Dubreuilville et Guy (Manon) de Kapuskasing. Elle ...

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Expecting – SAH Obstetrics & Gynaecology offer Prenatal Care Clinic for low-risk patients

Obstetrics and Gynaecology have had significant recruitment and retention challenges over the last several years; this is a trend across Ontario, particularly in northern/rural communities. To address the health needs of pregnant people in our community, SAH has partnered with community health care providers to open a Prenatal Care Clinic that will provide prenatal care for low-risk patients. Patients who ...

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Morning News – August 2

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning late this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm late this evening and overnight. Wind ...

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COVID Numbers on the Rise: Residents Reminded to Take Necessary Precautions

Tuesday, Jul 26, 2022 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 ...

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Morning News – August 1

Monday, August 1, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this morning. Showers beginning early this morning then changing to 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle this afternoon. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers or drizzle early this evening. Becoming ...

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Morning News – July 30

Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 11.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Public Health states that there are 299 cases reported of COVID-19 in the ...

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Ladies Night Golf – August 17

(93 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Brenda Pelletier – 35 2nd: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Spare – 36 3rd: Jan Gagnon, Diedre Dupuis, Spare – 40 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Racheal Korytko- Amos, Donna Korytko, Connie Taylor – 43 2nd: Marcie DLF, Carole Moisan, Cassee Provost – 43 3rd: Erin Andrews, Maury Oneill, Laura Mersereau – 43 3rd ...

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Ladies Night Golf – July 20

(42 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich – 37 2nd: Diedre Dupuis, Vanessa Skouris, Spare – 40 3rd: Diedre Dupuis, Jan Gagnon, Spare – 40 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Jody McRae, Chrystal Morden, Spare – 42 2nd: Chrystal Morden, Jody McRae, Spare – 43 3rd: Norma Kauk, Shirley Hale Lynne Zuliani – 43 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: Erin ...

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Men’s Night Golf – July 21st

(132 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Rob Vernier, Bill Carruthers, Karl Benstead – 30 2nd: Dylan Buckell, Brad Case, Brandon Case – 31 3rd: Chris Buckell, Gilles Pelletier, Nick Dronyk – 32 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Brandon Case, Dylan Buckell, Anders Morden – 33 2nd: Gilbert Bouchard, Dave Castonguay, Sebastian Sylvestre – 33 3rd:Shane Buckowski, William Cooper, Phil Bush – 34 3rd ...

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How did COVID19 affect the economy of Northern Ontario?

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 ...

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How did COVID19 affect the economy of Northern Ontario?

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 ...

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Comment la pandémie COVID19 a-t-elle affecté l’économie du Nord de l’Ontario ?

La pandémie de COVID-19 a porté un dur coup aux communautés du monde entier. Toutefois, comme le montre le dernier document publié par l’Université Lakehead en partenariat avec l’Institut des politiques du Nord, toutes les communautés n’ont pas vécu la même expérience. L’impact du COVID-19 sur l’économie du Nord de l’Ontario examine ces différences, notamment entre le Nord et le ...

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Morning News – July 29

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 ...

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Fog Advisory (LSPP – Searchmont) Ended

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 ...

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Fog Advisory (Wawa-Pukaskwa Park) Ended

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 ...

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