Local & Area News

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 7 new cases of COVID-19, all seven from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.   Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #259 Close Contact Self-isolating April 9, 2021 Case #260 Close ...

Algoma District School Board (ADSB) has been advised by Algoma Public Health (APH) that two individuals associated with Tarentorus Public School have tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH has conducted a careful investigation and has identified and notified anyone considered a close contact. Examples of close contacts include household members, students in the same classroom, people who have ...

In response to the recent and rapid rise in hospitalizations, ICU admissions and the threat to the province’s critical care capacity, the Ontario government is issuing two emergency orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA). These orders will maximize system capacity, ensuring that hospitals have the resources required to provide care for patients and save lives. These temporary emergency ...

En réaction à la récente hausse rapide des hospitalisations, des admissions aux soins intensifs et à la menace pour la capacité des soins aux malades en phase critique de la province, le gouvernement de l’Ontario émet deux décrets d’urgence en vertu de la Loi sur la protection civile et la gestion des situations d’urgence. Ces décrets maximiseront la capacité du ...

The following new groups are now eligible to book an appointment for COVID-19 immunization at clinics across North Algoma: All education workers who provide support to students with special education needs Adults 65 and older can book for a clinic on April 21 and onward Adults 60 and older can book for a clinic on May 5 and onward These ...

Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) is excited to announce the return of one of the Sault’s favourite annual traditions: SAHF’s Five Car Draw. In 2019, SAHF set a personal best for the number of tickets sold and funds raised. This year, the draw is taking a few new approaches to modernize and reduce the impact of evolving public health regulations on ticket ...

On Tuesday, April 13th, 2021, the Ontario Court of Appeal will begin hearing Ontario’s appeal of the Stage One decision regarding the Robinson-Huron Treaty Annuities Case. Canada is not appealing the Stage One decision. The 21 First Nations of the Robinson-Huron Treaty are committed to continuing to hold Ontario accountable to their Treaty responsibilities through this appeal. Decisions in both ...

The Ontario government is introducing new measures to protect schools against COVID-19 which include refresher training, enhanced cleaning and asymptomatic testing. As these new measures are being introduced, the government will begin offering registration for vaccinations to education workers during the spring break. “Nothing is more important than keeping Ontario’s schools safe and open for students, staff and their families,” ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario introduit de nouvelles mesures pour protéger les écoles contre la COVID-19, y compris une formation d’appoint, le nettoyage renforcé et le dépistage pour les élèves et le personnel asymptomatiques. Alors que ces nouvelles mesures sont introduites, le gouvernement commencera à offrir des vaccins aux travailleurs de l’éducation pendant le congé d’avril. « Rien n’est plus important que ...

On April 14, 2021, Workplace Safety North (WSN) expects to host up to 500 online attendees at its annual Mining Health and Safety Conference.   The online event next Wednesday runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm ET, and is being offered for free this year to all workers and employers interested in the topics of leadership, mentorship, and mental ...

Weather: Periods of rain or drizzle ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. High 12. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing this evening. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 after midnight. Low plus 5. ON511 is ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 4 new cases of COVID-19, three from Sault Ste. Marie and area, and one 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 ...

Le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon est fier d’annoncer la nomination de Mme Michelle Cotnoir au poste de directrice du Service – bien-être et inclusion. Une gestionnaire qui se démarque par sa formation et son expérience administrative pertinente dans les domaines de services sociaux et d’établissement scolaire, Mme Cotnoir entreprendra ses nouvelles fonctions à compter du 19 avril 2021.   Michelle ...

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Michelle Cotnoir as Director of Wellness and Inclusion. Ms. Cotnoir brings her educational training in administrative management and relevant experience in the field of social services and education to the position, which she will take up on April 19, 2021.   Michelle Cotnoir began her career at ...

Mayor and Council are pleased to announce the launch of the newly designed and user-friendly municipal website at www.wawa.cc. “We are excited to unveil our new website which is easier to use and provides much more information than the previous website.” said Mayor Ron Rody. “Our old websites were taken down by hackers. Due to the tremendous efforts of our ...