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Morning News – April 27

Weather: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning then 40 percent chance of drizzle this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. High 12. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low plus 1.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma (April 22, 2021, 5:10 pm) Tested – 129,624 Confirmed Cases – 320 Active Cases ...

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1 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#320)

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 1 new case of COVID-19 from close contact who was tested today, and is self-isolating. This case is from Sault Ste. Marie and area, and APH notifies all close contacts directly.  

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Pukaskwa Park – Batchawana Bay)

Weather advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for tonight Snow mixed with ice pellets will start this evening. Up to 5 cm of snow is expected over higher terrain. Risk of freezing rain is also ...

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Wawa Walkers – Join the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in May!

People living with dementia and their caregivers count on our community for support as they navigate the disease. And this year, the Wawa Alzheimer Society satellite office invites you to join them for the first IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Wawa on Sunday, May 30th, to raise awareness and funds needed to support local services. To keep everyone ...

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Ontario Government Introduces Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, 2021

The Ontario government is taking strong action to protect road users against unsafe and aggressive driving with the introduction of the Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, 2021, also known as the MOMS Act. The proposed legislation will introduce new measures to combat high-risk driving and improve road safety, including longer driver’s licence suspensions and longer vehicle impoundment periods for drivers ...

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NDP bill would help fight food insecurity and support farmers

Today, NDP agriculture critic Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford) introduced legislation to create a National Soil Health Strategy. With the increasing impacts of climate change and global food insecurity, a national strategy will help to maintain, enhance, and rebuild the capacity to produce food and fuel for years to come. “Healthy soils are the foundation of sustainable food production, enhanced biodiversity and ...

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News from the Park – “A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing”

I enjoyed a recent opportunity to connect with an old friend of mine who is a retired special education teacher.  We were sharing some experiences about occasions where we have come across questionable decisions being made. My friend shared with me a story that occurred early in his career in which he met with the parent of one of his ...

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News from the Park – « Un peu de connaissances peut être une chose dangereuse »

J’ai récemment apprécié l’occasion de reconnecter avec un vieil ami, qui est enseignant en éducation spécialisée à la retraite. Nous partagions des expériences sur des occasions où nous sommes tombés sur des décisions douteuses que d’autres prenaient. Mon ami m’a raconté une histoire survenue au début de sa carrière dans laquelle il a rencontré le parent d’un de ses élèves, ...

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A note to the community from the Wawa physicians

As you may be aware, since the departure of Drs. Robinson and Shaffaf, the local physician group will be down to four doctors (Drs. Cotterill, Oberai, Stamler and Switzer). Recruitment for replacement physicians is underway, but unfortunately, no replacements have yet been found. We hope to have locum physicians available to see patients of Drs. Robinson and Shaffaf and to ...

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In Memoriam – Doug McRae

In Memory of Doug McRae who passed away one year ago today April 26, 2020. I remember the first time we met I look back at our time together with no regrets The first time I looked into your eyes I knew we would spend the rest of our life together and nothing could keep us apart. I remember our ...

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Morning News – April 26

Weather: A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon. 60 percent chance of rain or snow late this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High plus 5. Wind chill minus 12 this morning. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Periods of snow ending late this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance ...

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Ontario supporting transfers to long-term care homes

The Ontario government is responding to the recent rapid rise in hospitalizations with measures that will add capacity to the health care system. “The third wave of COVID-19 is putting unprecedented pressure on Ontario’s hospitals, requiring immediate action,” said Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care. “My ministry is working with our partners at the Ministry of Health and Ontario ...

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3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#314 – #316)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 3 new cases of COVID-19, all from close contact, and all are from Sault Ste. Marie and area. APH notifies all close contacts directly.   Tested (1)  Confirmed cases (2) Active cases Currently hospitalized Resolved cases (3) Deceased Cases Screened Positive for VOC (4) 128,468 316 46 (4) 2 270 4 38 Updated: April ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for tonight – Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake

Weather advisory in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Little Abitibi – Kesagami Lake Timmins – Cochrane – Iroquois Falls Fraserdale – Pledger Lake Kapuskasing – Hearst – Smooth Rock Falls Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for tonight. What: Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Where: Sections of northeastern Ontario including Chapleau, Timmins, Cochrane, and Kapuskasing. This ...

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