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Weather: Cloudy. Risk of freezing drizzle. Drizzle along the lakeshore late this morning and this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Risk of freezing drizzle. Drizzle along the lakeshore this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this ...

Bonne fête a Luc Berthiaume!     De memere et tante micheline

Algoma Public Health is reporting 2 (two) new cases of COVID-19. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health, you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed cases 77-78: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #77 Close contact Self-isolating Jan 2, 2021 Case ...

January 2nd, 2014 Although you left us 7 years ago today Janet, we think of you all the time.   In our hearts you hold a place, no one can ever fill. We laugh and remind ourselves of your humor daily and will always miss you being around.   Remembering you always. Your 3 sisters – Chris, Pat, and Margaret  

Weather: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this evening. Temperature steady near minus 2. Wind chill near minus ...

Algoma Public Health is reporting 6 (six) new cases of COVID-19. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health, you are not considered a close contact. Last night, New Year’s Eve, Algoma Public Health declared an outbreak at Extendicare Maple View, following confirmation of COVID-19 in two staff ...

Algoma Public Health declared an outbreak at Extendicare Maple View in the late evening of December 31, 2020, following confirmation of COVID-19 in two staff members. APH is working closely with Extendicare Maple View’s care team to take further preventive actions to protect staff and residents.  At this time, the two staff members remain in isolation to prevent further transmission. Surveillance ...

Wawa-news would like to wish everyone the very best in the New Year! A huge thank you to the supporters and advertisers who keep Wawa-news going! Brenda Stockton Weather: Mainly cloudy. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this afternoon. Temperature steady near minus 3. Wind chill minus 12 this morning and minus 6 this afternoon. UV ...

Passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 at the age of 58 years. He has now begun his journey to meet his Creator and join his family and friends that have gone on before him. Beloved son of the late Mary (nee Goodchild) and Joseph Michano. Loving brother of Debbie (Dale) and Joe (Alex). Bruce will ...

Algoma Public Health is reporting 5 new cases of COVID-19. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health, you are not considered a close contact.   Details of the confirmed case: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #66 International travel Self-isolating December 28, 2020 Case #67 Unknown ...

People across the U.S. and around the world let Lake Superior State University know that they’re tired not only of the coronavirus pandemic but also of hearing, reading, and talking about it—especially when the communication is bad or excessive. COVID-19 terminology monopolized submissions for LSSU’s annual Banished Words List this year. Out of 1,450-plus nominations, upwards of 250 of the ...

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 03 January 2021 Jeremiah 31: 7-14   The grieving people will be gathered in joy. Psalm 147: 12-20   God blesses Jerusalem with peace & abundance. Ephesians 1: 3-14    Adopted, forgiven, and blessed with abundance. John 1: (1-9), 10-18 The Word was in the world, but the ...

Weather: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 17 this morning and minus 7 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries and risk of freezing drizzle. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light near midnight. Low minus 6. Wind ...

Congratulations to JAMIE KIRK, winner of Week 16 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $11,322 as Week 17 begins. Here are the final numbers for week #16: Weekly Pot: $1,101, Progressive Pot: $11,322 Winner: JAMIE KIRK with envelope #44 revealing the NINE OF ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a rendu public un Cadre éthique pour la distribution des vaccins contre la COVID-19, qui a été élaboré en collaboration avec le Groupe d’étude sur la distribution des vaccins contre la COVID-19. Ce cadre orientera l’établissement des priorités et la distribution des vaccins à l’échelle de la province. La province continue de vacciner les groupes de ...