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Morning News – May 1

May 1, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of rain mixed with snow changing to snow near noon. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 70. Temperature falling to plus 1 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 70. Low zero. News ...

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CSC Nouvelon schools celebrate Catholic Education Week

Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools will celebrate Catholic Education Week under the theme “We Are Many, We Are One.” From April 30 to May 5, school boards across the province will promote the added value of a Catholic education and the overall excellence of Francophone Catholic schools.   Through various learning and identity-based activities, students and school staff will be ...

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Les écoles du CSC Nouvelon célèbrent la Semaine de l’éducation catholique

C’est sous le thème « À plusieurs, nous sommes un » que les écoles du Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon célèbreront la Semaine de l’éducation catholique. Du 30 avril au 5 mai, les conseils catholiques de la province auront l’occasion de faire connaître davantage la valeur ajoutée de l’éducation catholique et l’excellence de nos écoles francophones.   C’est par l’entremise d’activités ...

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East Algoma OPP – Assistance Requested in Boat Theft

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for assistance with regards to a boat theft that occurred at a Hydro One property on Arseneault Road in Blind River between April 15 and April 20, 2023. The fence at the back of the property was cut and the boat was pulled off the trailer and through the fence. It ...

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EC – Rain Continues (Chapleau – Gogama)

5:30 AM EDT Monday 1 May 2023 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Chapleau – Gogama Rain continues to affect northeastern Ontario this morning and should persist through the day. Additional amounts of 10 to 20 mm are likely. The rain may mix with or change over to snow for some areas later today or tonight. For information concerning flooding, ...

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EC – Snowfall Warning (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

4:57 AM EDT Monday 1 May 2023 Snowfall Warning in effect for: Geraldton – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Light rain or snow with a risk of freezing rain will affect areas north of Lake Superior today. Any rain should transition to snow as the day progresses and become heavier later this afternoon or early evening. Environment Canada warns that the wet ...

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EC – Strong Winds Expected Today (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

4:38 a.m. EDT Monday 1 May 2023 Environment Canada warns that strong northerly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h are expected to develop this morning. These wind gusts are expected to diminish later tonight or Tuesday morning.   Gale warning in effect on Lake Superior. Wind north 35 knots diminishing to north 30 Tuesday morning and to north 20 ...

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Morning News – April 29

Apr 29, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this morning. Periods of rain beginning this morning. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 10. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain ending this evening then cloudy with 40% chance of showers late this evening and after midnight. ...

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Day of Mourning “Know your Rights”

Every year on this day we honour the memory of lives lost due to workplace deaths, and acknowledge lives forever altered by illness and injury caused by workplace conditions. Despite gains made the past few decades, deaths have not stopped. On-the-job injuries and debilitating work-related illnesses occur all too frequently. The theme of this year’s Day of Mourning is Know ...

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Good News for Local Residents under Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program

Ontario has announced the finalization of agreements totalling more than $2.3 billion for nearly 200 high-speed internet and cellular projects across the province. As part of these agreements, the Ontario government is announcing the internet service providers for 14 high-speed internet projects that will receive over $8.4 million in provincial funding through the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program. Locally, ...

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Morning News – April 28

Apr 28, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries changing to 30% chance of rain showers this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 10. Wind chill -4 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Periods of rain. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h after midnight. Low 6. ...

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Electrical Engineering Technology Students Collaborate with Boniferro Mill Works on Applied Research Project

representatives from Sault College showcased their most recent applied research project to Boniferro Mill Works General Manager Nathaniel Boniferro and Journeyman Electrician Brian Flinn. The goal of the collaboration project with Boniferro Mill Works was to simplify the complicated job of sorting saw logs. Sault College’s applied research team developed an automated system that was demonstrated on both a computer ...

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MPP Michael Mantha demands action on Northern physician shortage

Michael Mantha, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin pressed Health Minister Sylvia Jones on the critical shortage of family physicians and specialists in Northern Ontario during Wednesday, April 26th’s Question Period.   “Rural and Northern communities are especially struggling to ensure residents have access to a physician and primary care,” said Mantha. “My office is constantly hearing from individuals and families who are ...

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East Algoma OPP – Male charged after disturbance at landfill

On April 25, 2023, at approximately 6:20 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the landfill site off Scott Road in Elliot Lake regarding a person trespassing. The complainant had reported a man was on the property collecting material and refusing to leave at closing time. The property manager and police spoke to the male at length, ...

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