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Now only 2 weeks and September is here and things will be starting to happen at the Legion. So far we have the lounge open a couple of days and hopefully we will start to see some events even still with some restrictions. Once again I like to mention that we have the Lift operational and so we have access ...

Weather Mainly cloudy. Clearing near noon. Hazy. High 25. Humidex 32. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Hazy this evening. Low 15. Heat Warning – (Dubreuilville – White River – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne – Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake – Gogama – Foleyet)   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are four active cases of COVID-19 in the ...

Algoma Public Health is advising the public of a potential exposure to COVID-19 for anyone who travelled on Air Canada, Flight AC 8320 on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from Sault Ste. Marie to Toronto. Passengers who sat in seats 2-8 should contact their local public health unit for further information. Actions to take: Anyone on board Air Canada, Flight AC ...

In response to evolving data around the transmissibility of the Delta variant and based on the recent experiences of other jurisdictions, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking action to increase protection for our most vulnerable, including frail seniors, immunocompromised individuals and young children who are not yet eligible for vaccination. This includes making ...

En réponse à l’évolution des données concernant la transmissibilité du variant Delta et compte tenu de l’expérience récemment vécue dans d’autres territoires de compétence, le gouvernement, en consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef, prend des mesures pour accroître la protection des personnes les plus vulnérables, y compris les personnes âgées fragiles, les personnes immunodéprimées et les jeunes enfants qui ...

On August 16, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision near Nagasin Lake in Caverley Township. The driver of the ATV, Andre Van Maele, 86 years-of-age, from Tillsonburg was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is on-going with the assistance of the ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, and the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association jointly discussed the crisis of Homelessness, Mental Health, and the Opioid Crisis with the Provincial Government. FONOM President Danny Whalen, NOMA Executive Member Rick Dumas, and NOSDA Vice-Chair Mark King shared with the seven Provincial Minister, Associate Minister, and a Parliamentary ...

Weather Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 24. Humidex 29. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low 15. Heat Warning Continues – (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are four active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake ...

We are reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 (#410), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. This case is on unknown exposure, and was tested August 13th. The individual is self-isolating. Through contact tracing, all close contacts have been notified.

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of statutory release. Michael LECLAIR is described as an Indigenous male, 30 years of age, 5’10” (178cm),161lbs (073kg)  with brown hair and brown eyes. He is currently serving a four (4) ...

Confederation College announced today it is now a requirement that all members of the College community be fully vaccinated to access all campuses in person this fall.  The College has consulted with provincial and local health authorities and is joining many other postsecondary institutions and other Crown agencies who have made this announcement over the past week.   “The safety of our College community, particularly our students ...

SE OPP and Algoma EMS attended the scene of a collision between an elder person on a mobility scooter and a GMC pickup at Noon today. The driver of the mobility scooter was taken to Lady Dunn Health Centre for examination, witnesses at the scene suspect that the driver was injured, but the severity was not known. It is not ...

The Ontario government is working with public health units and publicly funded school boards to plan and host vaccination clinics in or nearby schools to continue to fight COVID-19. Clinics are expected to run before school starts and during the first few weeks of school. The program is part of the province’s last mile strategy to target those who have ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario collabore avec les bureaux de santé publique et les conseils scolaires financés par les fonds publics pour mettre sur pied des centres de vaccination et tenir des séances de vaccination en milieu scolaire ou à proximité des écoles afin de poursuivre la lutte contre la COVID-19. On s’attend à ce que les séances de vaccination soient ...

The Ontario government is providing an additional $307 million to help municipalities and Indigenous community partners deliver critical services, create longer-term housing solutions and keep people safe. This investment builds upon the $765 million dollars of Social Services Relief Funding (SSRF) announced in 2020- 2021, for a total support to communities of over $1 billion. “Municipalities have been on the ...