Hornepayne – School bus transportation is cancelled today for all Boards in Hornepayne due to the extreme cold temperatures. All schools are open. Transportation in all other areas is running as scheduled.
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Marathon OPP warn of injured wolf
On February 6, 2021 at approximately 11:30pm, officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment received a call regarding a sighting of a wolf in the Penn Lake area in Marathon. The wolf has been seen several times in the area of Holy Saviour School/Ecole Val Des Bois, Penn Lake road, Penn Lake Park area, as well as Barrick ...
Read More »Victim Identifed in Collision Near Batchawana Bay
Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently at the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 north in Batchewana Bay involving a tractor trailer and motor vehicle. Sault OPP along with the assistance of the Batchewana Volunteer Fire Department and an Ontario Provincial Police Technical Traffic Collision Investigator ...
Read More »ADSB – Important Notice for Blind River Public School
Dated February 6th, 2021 Subject: Individual has tested positive for COVID-19 at Blind River Public School Dear Parents and Guardians, Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising you that an individual associated with Blind River Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. We recognize that receiving this information may be stressful. To help you understand what actions are being taken, ...
Read More »City of Sault Ste. Marie Declares a Significant Weather Event
The City of Sault Ste. Marie has declared a Significant Weather Event because of the poor weather and forecast from Environment Canada. “During this time, all roads and sidewalks maintained by the City are considered to be in a “state of repair” until further notice. Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when travelling during this event ...
Read More »Sault Man wins in Boxing Day LOTTO 6/49 Draw
Darcy Nevers of Sault Ste. Marie has that “6/49 feeling” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth $70,175.90 in the December 26, 2020 draw. He also won $2 on ENCORE bringing his total winnings to $70,177.90. Darcy, a 35-year-old nurse said when he stopped at the store to check his ticket, he was shocked to find out he ...
Read More »North Shore Health Network (NSHN) temporarily suspends visiting at all sites for all visitors
With the health and safety of patients, residents, clients, visitors, and workers of the North Shore Health Network (NSHN) at top of mind, NSHN is temporarily suspending visiting at all sites – for all types of visitors. Effective immediately and in place until further notice: Emergency Department (All Sites) / Acute Care Unit (Blind River):: No visitors (including essential ...
Read More »ADSB – Continuity of Learning for Blind River Public School students
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL FAMILIES of Blind River Public School. Thank you for your partnership, understanding and cooperation during the past several days, as we worked to support Algoma Public Health’s investigation. Unfortunately, what was a “possible exposure” on Wednesday, February 3rd became a confirmed case on February 4th. Please note the following information about the continuity of learning for ...
Read More »Thundery Bay OPP – Investigation continues into fatal collision west of Upsula
On February 3rd, 2021 at 3:27 pm members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Superior North EMS and the Upsala Fire & Emergency Services responded to a report of a head-on collision on Hwy 17 approximately 4 kms west of the Township of Upsala. Police attended the scene and determined two passenger ...
Read More »ADSB – Closure of Blind River Public School for Safety/Supervision of Students
The Algoma District School Board is advising all families of Blind River P.S. that, due to the ongoing COVID investigation with Algoma Public Health and 2 additional classes at the school being dismissed, the school will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 4th to all students and staff. Please note that the closure is necessary as without all staff on site, ...
Read More »L’Ontario élargit les soutiens aux familles ayant des enfants atteints d’autisme
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario offre des mesures de soutien additionnelles aux familles d’enfants atteints de troubles du spectre de l’autisme. Dès le mois de mars, le gouvernement commencera à offrir des services cliniques de base en fonction des besoins particuliers des enfants, un élément clé du nouveau Programme ontarien des services en matière d’autisme. Ces services comprennent l’analyse comportementale appliquée, ...
Read More »Ontario Expanding Supports for Families of Children with Autism
The Ontario government is providing additional supports for families of children on the autism spectrum. Starting in March, the province will begin offering core clinical services based on a child’s individual needs, a key element of the new Ontario Autism Program. These services include applied behaviour analysis, speech language pathology, occupational therapy and mental health supports. Recognizing the challenges and ...
Read More »FONOM had a productive meeting with members of Premier Ford’s Cabinet during ROMA
Due to increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases across the Province, the FONOM Board participated virtually during the 2021 Rural Ontario Municipal Associations (ROMA) Conference. Board members shared three Policy Positions with Minister’s Clark, Romano, Elliott, Mulroney, Fedeli, and MPP’s McDonald, Miller, and Thanigasalam, also over 50 Ministry staff were on the call. We discuss planned topics, including Satellites’ role in ...
Read More »Victim identified in Hwy 556 snowmobile collision
On January 24, 2021, the Sault Ste Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a snowmobile collision on Highway 556 near Ranger Lake in Snow Township. A collision between a pick-up truck and snowmobile occurred. The snowmobile operator, 40 year old Michael TREMBLAY from Sault Ste Marie was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing under the ...
Read More »L’Ontario s’oppose au nouveau décret des États-Unis favorisant l’achat de produits américains
Aujourd’hui, Vic Fedeli, ministre du Développement économique, de la Création d’emplois et du Commerce, a émis la déclaration suivante concernant le décret des États-Unis favorisant l’achat de produits américains : « Le gouvernement de l’Ontario est déçu que l’administration américaine ait décidé d’aller de l’avant avec un nouveau décret favorisant l’achat de produits américains qui restreindra l’accès aux appels d’offres ...
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