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Eh bien, je dois dire que c’était agréable d’entendre que les Ontariennes et Ontariens ont récemment reçu de merveilleuses nouvelles dont tout le monde est d’accord, quelles que soient leurs perspectives politiques. Le célèbre Wiarton Willie a proclamé que l’Ontario pouvait s’attendre à un printemps hâtif. C’est l’une de ces traditions qui, je l’espère, ne sera jamais mise de côté. ...

Well, I must say that it was nice to hear that Ontarians recently received some wonderful news that all can agree is good news, no matter their political outlook.  The world famous Wiarton Willie proclaimed that Ontario can look forward to an early spring.  This is one of those traditions that I hope will never be set aside.  It’s good ...

Weather:  Flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 12. Wind chill minus 24 this morning and minus 15 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries with risk of snow squalls. Local amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 20. Wind chill minus 16 this evening and minus 27 overnight.   Status of ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 3 new cases of COVID-19. One is from Central & East Algoma and 2 are from Elliot Lake & area. 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: Case Number ...

Netmizaaggaming Nishnabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation” has informed its residents of the positive cases in North Algoma. “There have been 2 positive cases reported at the Valard Camp in White River. These cases, along with their 2 close contacts, have been in quarantine since they began to show symptoms. All other persons who may have been in contact with these ...

Weather:  A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High minus 15. Wind chill near minus 26. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 20. Wind chill near minus 24.   Status of COVID-19 ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has publicly reported the first two cases of COVID-19 in North Algoma since the pandemic began.  APH in their role has done the necessary contact tracing and notification of close contacts.   The pandemic has been long and many of you may be weary.  We acknowledge the contributions that residents are making to stay safe and ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 4 (four) new cases of COVID-19. One is from Elliot Lake & area, 2 are from North Algoma and 1 is from Central & East Algoma. 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 ...

Weather: A few flurries ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Local blowing snow early this morning. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature falling to minus 15 this afternoon. Wind chill near minus 27. UV index 1 or low. Tonight A few flurries ending after midnight then partly cloudy with 40 percent chance ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 2 (two) new cases of COVID-19. One is from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one is from Central & East Algoma. 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: Case ...

Congratulations to Heather Watson, winner of Week 21 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $20,320 as Week 22 begins.   Here are the final numbers for week #21: Weekly Pot: $1,332, Progressive Pot: $20,320   Winner: Heather Watson with envelope #36 holding the ...

On January 30, 2021, at approximately 6:30 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence where a 35-year-old person was found unresponsive and was later pronounced deceased. On February 2, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers performed a well-being check on a 55-year-old person and found them deceased inside their residence. Both deaths ...

The LDHC Foundation is pleased to announce the completion of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department campaign. The MDRD Campaign for a new Washer/Disinfector and a Sterilizer has been completed; $125,000 has been raised to cover the cost of this equipment. Thanks to your support, the Foundation is able to present the funds to the Lady Dunn Health Centre to complete ...

Weather: Periods of snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 6 this morning and minus 13 this afternoon. Tonight Flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind west 20 km/h. Low minus 19. Wind chill minus 13 this evening and minus 29 overnight. Risk of frostbite. Status of COVID-19 ...

Vic Fedeli has dug himself into a pit with endless promises to restore Ontario Northland Railway (ONR) passenger service “before the next election.”  He’s now appealing for help from Liberal Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota.  Politics, passenger trains, and ill-advised promises make strange bedfellows.   The good news is MP Anthony Rota has offered to assist the ...