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Weather: Clearing. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 8. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 6. Wind chill minus 8 overnight.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed cases (2) Active cases Currently hospitalized Resolved cases (3) Deceased 122,708 289 42 1 ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants the public to be aware of actions being taken to help limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, including restrictions on interprovincial travel. The Government of Ontario has announced further restrictions on outdoor activities and gatherings. As of Saturday, April 17 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, outdoor gatherings are restricted to members of the ...

La Police provinciale de l’Ontario (OPP) voudrait tenir le public au courant des actions entreprises pour aider à freiner la propagation de COVID-19, y compris les restrictions sur le déplacement interprovincial. Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a annoncé d’autres restrictions sur les activités en plein air et les rassemblements. À compter de 00:01 hre HNE le samedi 17 avril 2021, les ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19, from Central and East Algoma. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed case: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #289 Close Contact Self-isolating April 15, 2021

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is strengthening enforcement of the province’s Stay-at-Home order while imposing new travel restrictions and further strengthening public health measures. These urgent actions are targeted at stopping the rapid growth in COVID-19 case rates and relieving mounting pressures on the province’s health care system. Details ...

Aujourd’hui, Gimaa Kwe Johanna Desmoulin, chef de Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Première Nation de Pic Mobert), et l’honorable Patty Hajdu, ministre de la Santé, au nom de l’honorable Carolyn Bennett, ministre des Relations Couronne-Autochtones, ainsi que l’honorable Marc Miller, ministre des Services aux Autochtones, ainsi que l’honorable Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones de l’Ontario, ont annoncé l’ajout de 1 038,155 hectares ...

Today, Gimaa Kwe Joanna Desmoulin, Chief of Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation) and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, together with the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs Ontario, announced the Addition to Reserve of 1,038.155 hectares ...

1932-2021 Peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, Fern passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa, Ontario on Monday, April 12, 2021, at the age of 88 years.  Beloved husband of the late Claudette (LeBrun), Fernand was the son of the late Edmond Albert and the late Béatrice Dugas. He will be missed immensely by his children Denise (Jacques) ...

On Monday April 12, 2021, members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of a theft from a residence located in Goulais Township.   Investigation revealed that sometime on Sunday April 4, 2021, someone removed numerous rings from the residence. The missing rings are described as:   Engagement ring, gold with a ...

Congratulations to John Gagnon, winner of Week 31 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; the estimated jackpot is expected to exceed $50,000 as we enter into Week 32.   Here are the final numbers for week #31:   Winner: John Gagnon Weekly Pot: $2166 Progressive Pot: $47,497 ...

Brian Masse NDP M.P. (Windsor West) declared victory in the months long efforts to save air traffic control tower services at Windsor International airport and six other airports across the country that were threatened with reduction or closure. Nav Canada announced today that they are maintaining services and there will be no site closures anywhere in the country. “The victory ...

Last night, thanks to the NDP, an emergency debate was held to urgently address the crisis facing Laurentian University. MP Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay), was joined by fellow NDP MPs to push the Liberal government into taking credible steps to help the fight to save Laurentian. “For everyone in Northern Ontario, this university is an important symbol, especially for french ...

Weather: Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning with risk of freezing drizzle. Clearing this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light early this afternoon. High 8. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill minus 8 overnight.   Status of ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 3 new cases of COVID-19, two from Sault Ste. Marie and area, and one from Central & East Algoma. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed cases:   Case Number Exposure Category Status ...

Apr 15, 2021 at 14:03 This weather advisory ended at 13:15.   Weather advisory in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for early this morning. Periods of snow mixed with freezing rain will continue early this morning. As a result, travel could be hazardous due to icy and slippery road conditions. Conditions will improve ...