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Tuesday May 11th is Census Day. Every five years, Canadians are invited to participate in the census and provide information that will be used to plan programs and services like daycare, schools, hospitals, public transportation and emergency services. This year, the data are more important than ever. Information gathered from Canadians will help to assess how COVID-19 has affected communities ...

May 8, 2021 at 20:51 On May 8, 2021, at 12:41 p.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing person. Shayna BOYER-GIONETTE, 25 years-of-age was located. The OPP thanks the public for their assistance in this incident. —— May 8, 2021 at 16:27 On May 8, 2021, at ...

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind hunters that all cases of misidentification of moose which lead to a moose being hunted without a licence should be reported to a conservation officer immediately. René Lemieux of Mattice pleaded guilty to unlawfully hunting a moose without a licence and was fined $5,000 as well as being suspended ...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering support to customers in parts of Eastern Canada who could be facing financial hardship as a result of reduced maple syrup yields this year.   Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia maple syrup producers may have cash flow problems due to reduced production. The short, warm spring cut the volume of sap and ...

Four young Métis people had the opportunity to witness history during a virtual signing ceremony on May 4, 2021 as the local leadership of the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community signed a Regional Implementation Agreement (RIA) with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO).   Rayden Powley-Mortari, Memphis Powley and Morgan and Eizak Jensen acted as “honourary witnesses” to the signing. The ...

On April 16, 2021, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 17 within the Territory of Mississauga First Nation. Shortly before 8:00 p.m., police observed an eastbound vehicle travelling at a speed that was lower than the posted 70 km/hr zone and crossing the white fog line repeatedly. A traffic ...

The Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing Conservative Riding Association is proud to announce that John Sagman will be the Conservative candidate representing our EDA in the next election. John is a professional engineer who has worked in the mining and forestry resource sectors across Canada and has an extensive background working in partnership with Aboriginal Communities.  These partnerships with First Nations included striving for ...

En réponse à une hausse prévue de l’approvisionnement en vaccins par le gouvernement fédéral, le gouvernement de l’Ontario se prépare à accélérer sa distribution des vaccins contre la COVID-19 pour mieux appuyer les collectivités à risque. Cela comprend un engagement ciblé pour attribuer 50 pour cent des prochains envois de vaccins aux collectivités considérées comme des points chauds telles qu’identifiées ...

In response to an expected increase in vaccine supply from the federal government, the Ontario government is preparing to ramp up its rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to further support at-risk communities. This includes a targeted commitment to allocate 50 per cent of upcoming vaccine shipments to hot spot communities as identified by postal code, to help decrease COVID-19 transmission and ...

On April 29, 2021, members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Great Northern Road in the City of Sault Ste. Marie.   Police initiated a traffic stop and determined the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The driver was then arrested and transported to ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is actively investigating planned public gatherings. During the current provincial lockdown, indoor and outdoor gatherings are restricted. “In recent days we have been clear with the community, anyone found to be violating the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) will be fined accordingly.” Chief Hugh Stevenson says. “A large public gathering goes directly ...

On this difficult stretch through the COVID-19 crisis, we can gain strength from good news and focussing on the things we’re grateful for. Over the course of National Volunteer Week, I have been reflecting on the many ways Canadians are helping to support their community. In Saskatchewan, the Regina Community Fridge is aimed at supporting neighbours, by providing free, fresh ...

SAH has been notified by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and the Ontario Critical Care Command Centre to expect critical care patient transfers from across the Province. Our capacity has been expanded to support this work. At this time, SAH has a planned admission for a COVID-19 positive patient from the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). SAH expects to receive 1-2 ...

Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario’s Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board, issued the following statement in response to the release of the federal budget: “Over the past year, we have valued the level of partnership between Ontario and the federal government in order to support the people of Ontario during this unprecedented time. From the Safe Restart Agreement to ...

With the escalating third wave of COVID-19, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said the following in a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau: “I know you share my deep concern at the escalating third wave of COVID-19. Health care workers and others are sounding the alarm bell – warning us that as ICUs fill up, the ability of our health care system ...