Local & Area News

Nov 2, 2021 at 05:57 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. The data was posted to their site at 530ish this morning. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared for ...

Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on Treaties Recognition Week: “This week, Ontario is marking the sixth annual Treaties Recognition Week by encouraging students and the public to learn about treaties from diverse Indigenous perspectives and supporting greater understanding of the importance of treaties in Ontario. Our government is working together with Indigenous and education partners ...

Aujourd’hui, Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Semaine de reconnaissance des traités : « Notre gouvernement souligne la sixième Semaine de reconnaissance des traités en encourageant les élèves et le public à s’informer sur les traités à partir de diverses perspectives autochtones et en favorisant une meilleure compréhension de l’importance des ...

We are reporting five (5) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#541 – #545), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Four (4) are of close contact, and one (1) is of unknown exposure. Four cases were tested yesterday, and one today. All are self-isolating.  

Across North America, each year, on the Saturday before American Thanksgiving, people recognize International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss.  This is a day where people impacted by suicide loss, no matter where they live, can come together as communities to find and offer comfort and to remember their loved ones as they share stories of loss, healing and ...

The other day we had one of our weekly office staff team meetings to discuss casework, issues and trends in calls and letters to my offices.  One team member pointed out that monitoring the email account is like a medical professional monitoring someone’s blood pressure over an extended period of time.  Looking over the patient’s readings and taking note of ...

L’autre jour, nous avons eu l’une de nos réunions hebdomadaires du personnel de bureau pour discuter des dossiers, des problèmes et sujets des appels et des lettres à mon bureau. Un membre de l’équipe a souligné que la surveillance du compte de messagerie est comme un professionnel de la santé surveillant la tension artérielle d’une personne sur une période de ...

Nov 1, 2021 at 08:30 Weather A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers changing to 40 percent chance of rain showers near noon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High plus 4. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Grand View Public School. As per provincial Ministry of Education guidance, an outbreak is declared in a school once it has been determined that within a 14 day period, two individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and At least one case could have reasonably acquired their infection in the school ...

Algoma Public Health reported eleven (11) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#530 – #540), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area on October 30th. All cases are of close contact, and are self-isolating. Nine (9) were tested on October 30th, and three (3) were tested on October 31st.

Algoma Public Health reported four (4) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#526 – #529), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area on October 30th. Three (3) are of close contact and the fourth is of international travel. All individuals are self-isolating.

Nothing is more magical than viewing a lunar eclipse. A few times each year, the full moon steps into the earth’s shadow for a few hours, leaving us with lasting memories. Such an eclipse will take place on the night of Nov 18/19 with the Full Beaver Moon. This one will be extra special and appear very close to a ...

(reprinted from 2020) As Halloween is quickly approaching, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wish to remind all parents and children to practice safety precautions to make the evening a memorable one. Children and Parents: Carry a flashlight and select a costume with bright colours and reflective material to increase visibility to drivers. Use makeup instead of masks. Masks ...

On Friday, October 29th, 2021, Algoma Public Health reported seven (7) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#519 – #525), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Two (2) are of unknown exposure, and five (5) are of close contact. Two (2) cases were tested October 26th, and five (5) were tested October 28th. All are self-isolating. There were no details on ...

Oct 30, 2021 at 08:30 Weather  A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low plus 1. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma ...