Local & Area News

Morning News – September 8

Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. A few showers beginning after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Low 19.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the ...

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New funding to explore expansion of access to smoking cessation interventions for priority populations

NOSM University and Lakehead University researcher and joint faculty member, Dr. Patricia Smith, is exploring options to expand access to evidence-based smoking cessation interventions. The project has received $302,413 in funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF). First Response Mental Health will be partnering on the grant with matched in-kind funding and a ...

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De nouveaux fonds pour explorer l’expansion de l’accès à des méthodes de cessation du tabagisme dans les populations prioritaires

Patricia Smith, Ph.D., professeure agrégée et chercheuse à l’Université de l’EMNO et à la Lakehead University, explore des options pour élargir l’accès à des méthodes de cessation du tabagisme fondées sur des preuves. Le Fonds pour la santé des Canadiens et des communautés (FSCC) de l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada (ASPC) a octroyé 302 413 $ à cette étude. ...

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Lake Superior Park Experiences – Wednesday, September 7

Looking for something to do? Got friends visiting and not sure what to do with them? Visit Lake Superior Provincial Park and not only enjoy the spectacular scenery but learn about this unique area. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Agawa Bay Visitor Centre MEET THE NATURALIST: THE LYNX AND THE HARE – It’s an eat or get eaten world ...

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Morning News – September 7

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late this morning. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 7.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1023 11 Elliot Lake & Area 565 ...

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STONE, Robert Lee

Passed away unexpectedly at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the age of 58 years. Very proud father of Francis “Frank” (Sierra). Cherished grandfather of Elexis, Grace, Sophie and Faith. Dear son of Agnes Stone and the late Francis Stone. Brother of Evelyn Stone, Delphis Stone and Joanne Stone. He will be remembered by his nieces, ...

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Ladies Night Golf – August 31st

(63 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich, Toni Rutland – 38 2nd:Suzanne Lacasse, Guylaine Domich, Trudy Dunham – 40 3rd: Rachael Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko, Connie Taylor – 42 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Casse Provost, Marcie DLF, Lindsey Kobzick – 43 2nd: Shirley Hale, Ann Fenlon, Norma Kauk – 44 3rd: Gen Verrault, Melanie Charbonneau, Carrie Belanger – 45 3rd ...

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Men’s Night Golf – September 1st

(117 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Dylan Buckell, Brandon Case, Brad Case – 30 2nd: Shane Bukowski, Sheldon Lacroix, Roger Lefebvre – 31 3rd: Derek Hardy, Michel Lemoyne, Lee Bryar – 33 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Mike McCoy, Mark McRae, Rolly Lachapelle – 33 2nd: Dave Hall, Spencer Hall, Spare – 34 3rd: Jeremy Lord, Jason Rouleau, Spare – 34 3rd FLIGHT: ...

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Morning News – September 6

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy before morning. Low 8. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1014 8 Elliot Lake & Area 561 8 North Algoma 303 0 Sault ...

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Le ministre de l’Éducation souhaite aux élèves une année scolaire normale, stable et enrichissante

Aujourd’hui, le ministre de l’Éducation, Stephen Lecce, a publié la déclaration suivante pour souligner le début de l’année scolaire 2022-2023 : « Cette nouvelle année scolaire marque le début d’un retour à une expérience scolaire normale et complète pour les élèves, en salle de classe, pendant toute l’année scolaire. Après deux années de perturbations dues à la pandémie, les élèves ...

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Province Thanks Workers on Labour Day

Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement to mark Labour Day: “Today, and every day, we pay tribute to the hardworking men and women who keep Ontario moving. Workers are – and always have been – the backbone of our province. You are heroes, building the roofs over our heads, putting food on ...

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Province Thanks Workers on Labour Day

Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement to mark Labour Day: “Today, and every day, we pay tribute to the hardworking men and women who keep Ontario moving. Workers are – and always have been – the backbone of our province. You are heroes, building the roofs over our heads, putting food on ...

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La province remercie les travailleurs à l’occasion de la fête du Travail

Monte McNaughton, ministre du Travail, de l’Immigration, de la Formation et du Développement des compétences, a fait la déclaration suivante pour souligner la fête du Travail : « Aujourd’hui et chaque jour, nous rendons hommage aux femmes et aux hommes qui travaillent fort pour faire bouger l’Ontario. Les travailleuses et travailleurs sont — et ont toujours été — l’épine dorsale ...

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Morning News – September 5

Monday, September 5, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 8. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1014 8 Elliot Lake & Area 561 8 North Algoma 303 0 Sault Ste. Marie & Area 7,554 ...

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