Local & Area News

  Students from École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) had a lot of fun discovering old historic games. Guided by their teacher Mr. Kevin Auger during the world history class, the students were able to fabricate the Mehen, Royal Ur, as well as the the Dog and Jackal games. Afterwards, they were able to play some fun games while following the instructions! ...

  Des élèves de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) se sont beaucoup amusés en découvrant des jeux anciens. Guidé par leur enseignant M. Kevin Auger pendant le cours d’histoire mondiale, les élèves ont fabriqué le jeu Mehen, le jeu Royal d’Ur et le jeu du Chien et du Chacal.   Par la suite, ils ont pu disputer quelques parties amusantes tout ...

On April 10, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Batchewana Police Service and Anishinabek Police Service were requested to attend the Batchewana Health Center as two unknown persons were digging underneath vehicles with a reciprocating saw.   Officers attended the area, located the two persons matching the description and ...

On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope with a fundraising goal that was deeply personal: to raise $1 million to fund a cure for all cancers. Just 24 days into his run, that incredible goal became an audacious goal: to raise $1 from every Canadian. Today, four decades later, each of us has been deeply impacted ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 4 new cases of COVID-19, all from Sault Ste. Marie and area on Sunday, April 12, 2021. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.   Outbreak declared at Echo Bay Early Learning Centre Algoma Public Health has also ...

Weather: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High 14. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Showers beginning overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 8. Status of COVID-19 cases in ...

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 ...