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Premier ministre sur la Journée mondiale du diabète et le 100e anniversaire de la découverte de l’insuline

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante sur la Journée mondiale du diabète et le 100e anniversaire de la découverte de l’insuline : « Le diabète est une maladie chronique qui touche des centaines de millions de personnes au Canada et dans le monde. Aujourd’hui, en cette Journée mondiale du diabète, nous nous allions à la communauté internationale ...

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SAH Closes doors to all visitors beginning Friday, November 12

Beginning Friday, November 12, Sault Area Hospital (SAH) will be closed to all visitors. Essential Caregivers who support the care of their loved ones will continue to be permitted and will be required to show proof of vaccination. Significant community transmission of COVID-19, hospital overcapacity and an increase of hospital COVID-19 admissions are factors that have led to this difficult ...

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Individual at Pinewood PS (SSM) tests positive

Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that an individual associated with Pinewood Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more than ...

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East Algoma OPP – Looking for assistance in Fire

On November 8, 2021 at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of smoke emanating from inside a vacant building on Lisbon Road in Elliot Lake. The Elliot Lake Fire Department attended to ensure the fire was extinguished. The fire looked to be deliberately set and unknown person(s) vacated the property ...

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Statement by the Prime Minister on Remembrance Day

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “Today, we honour the women and men who served, and continue to serve our country, in times of war, conflict, and peace. We pause to remember their brave sacrifices, and acknowledge a debt we can never repay. We pay tribute to those who have lost their lives, ...

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Manitouwadge Fire Department – All on Leave of Absence – UPDATE

Nov 11, 2021 at 06:58 Media release of November 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. The Township of Manitouwadge has been advised that the Manitouwadge Fire Department has returned to active duty in advance of a special Council Meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. this evening. Mayor John MacEachern states, “We have agreed to meet with members of the Fire Department to ...

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Ontario Enhancing Supports for Veterans and their Families expanding True Patriot Love Foundation

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The Ontario government is investing more than $529,000 through the True Patriot Love Foundation to expand access to specialized mental health services and support for Ontario’s veterans returning to civilian life. The funding will be directed to community-based programs offering group counselling, and supports for women who suffered sexual trauma during combat. “Our veterans have made tremendous sacrifices to keep ...

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Crime Prevention Week Day 3 – Fraud Prevention (SSM Police)

  Today we are sharing information on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of Fraud or Identity Theft. There are simple methods you can use to improve the security of your information. If it sounds too good to be true it likely is. If you have any doubt about the legitimacy of the call, email or communication, hang ...

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Ontario Increasing Access to Safe Housing for Survivors of Violence and Human Trafficking

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The Ontario government is investing $18.5 million over three years to support survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking by increasing access to safe and affordable housing, employment assistance and childcare through the Transitional and Housing Support Program. The funding will enhance access to services at five on-reserve Indigenous shelter and family healing programs and help alleviate long-term pressures on ...

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Crime Prevention Week: “Safer Communities, Stronger Ontario”

The week of November 7-13, 2021 has been designated as Crime Prevention Week in Ontario. In partnership with the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Solicitor General and OACP the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will place emphasis on crime prevention, community safety and well-being. This year’s theme for Crime Prevention Week is: “Safer Communities, Stronger Ontario”. We are fortunate ...

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Des collectivités plus sûres pour un Ontario plus fort

Alors que l’Ontario souligne la Semaine de la prévention du crime, le gouvernement demande aux Ontariens et Ontariennes de se mobiliser dans leur collectivité en prenant quelques mesures simples pour assurer leur propre sécurité et empêcher la criminalité tout au long de l’année. La Semaine de la prévention du crime, qui se déroule du 7 au 13 novembre, est un ...

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Safer Communities Contribute to a Stronger Ontario

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As Ontario marks Crime Prevention Week, the government is calling on Ontarians to get involved in their communities by taking a few simple steps to protect their own safety and make crime prevention a year-round habit. Crime Prevention Week, which runs November 7 to 13, is an annual awareness event in partnership with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. ...

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Crime Prevention Week Day 1 – (SSM Police)

  Today is the first day of Crime Prevention Week in Ontario. Throughout the week, officers will share Crime Prevention messages and tips online. The short videos will provide viewers with ways they can keep themselves, their loved ones and their property safe. Please visit saultpolice.ca and/or our social media channels, @SaultPolice, throughout the week to view the messages. Sharing ...

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