Algoma Public Health to reassess COVID restrictions in two weeks
Algoma Public Health said the region's 170 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 is higher than the provincial average when Ontario went into full lockdown.
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Kirkland Lake traffic stop leads police to drug haul
An Ontario Provincial Police traffic stop on Poplar Avenue on Nov. 26 in Kirkland Lake led to the discovery of drugs, cash and three loaded handguns.
Sudbury Public Health nurses seek new contract
Conciliation talks are underway in Sudbury on Monday between Public Health Sudbury & Districts and the Ontario Nurses’ Association.
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Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs loses chance for Olympic curling berth
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Sault theatre group casting for next production
As live theatre awakens from its COVID-19 slumber, the West End Theatre Project in Sault Ste Marie is getting ready for its next musical.
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Sudbury curler Tracy Fleury falls short in Olympic bid
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UPDATED | Northern Ontario curlers chase spot at Beijing Winter Olympics
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PUC outages blamed on weather and car crashes
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Sault Ste. Marie city council to explore downtown security options
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Algoma Public Health is taking action to curb the spread of the Covid19 virus
Algoma’s Medical Officer of Health is issuing the following class order effective for Sault Ste. Marie Nov. 29, at 12:01 a.m. until Tuesday Dec. 28, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., and may be amended, rescinded, or extended as the situation evolves.
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Interaction with homeless man in Sudbury sparks 9-year old into action
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Sault Zonta Club launches campaign against gender-based violence
The Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie is launching a social media campaign to highlight the issue of gender-based violence.
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Sault Area Hospital fires 13 staff for refusing vaccine, including nurses
Sault Area Hospital said this week 13 employees have been terminated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, including four Registered Nurses, four Registered Practical Nurses and five support services staff.
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Algoma Public Health to reassess COVID restrictions in two weeks
Algoma Public Health said the region's 170 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 is higher than the provincial average when Ontario went into full lockdown.
Lawsuit, bribery allegations causes more KED delays in Sudbury
Gateway Casinos has asked Greater Sudbury to delay work on the Kingsway Entertainment Centre because of a lawsuit by a local group aimed at stopping the project.
Laurentian fires back at auditor general, says her demands violate Canadian constitution
Laurentian University has fired the latest shot in its ongoing court battle with Ontario's auditor general.
Sudbury's health unit says area added 82 COVID-19 cases over the weekend
Public Health Sudbury & Districts reported 82 new COVID-19 cases Monday, statistics that also reflect new cases from the weekend.
Kirkland Lake traffic stop leads police to drug haul
An Ontario Provincial Police traffic stop on Poplar Avenue on Nov. 26 in Kirkland Lake led to the discovery of drugs, cash and three loaded handguns.
Car salesman in Sudbury reflects on five-decade career
A Sudbury car salesman is getting ready to call it a day after more than 50 years.
Three people missing following fire near Burk's Falls, Ont.
Three people are missing after a residential fire Monday in Strong Township, Ontario Provincial Police said.
Driver flees scene of multi-vehicle head-on collision in Caledon
Provincial police are investigating a multi-vehicle head-on collision on Highway 10 after they say one of the drivers left the scene.
Ontario may expand third COVID-19 vaccine dose eligibility this week, health minister says
Health Minister Christine Elliott says that the Ontario government is considering expanding third dose eligibility to more age groups amid concerns about the new Omicron variant and will have “more to say later this week.”
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Unvaccinated travellers barred from planes and trains as of today
Unvaccinated travellers over the age of 12 won't be able to board a plane or train in Canada beginning today, and a negative COVID-19 test will no longer serve as a substitute for most people.
First cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Canada: What we know
Officials have confirmed the first cases detected in Canada of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Ottawa, Ont., amid warnings that it remains unclear just how transmissible and severe infection by the highly-mutated variant might be.
Delayed health care during pandemic may have led to thousands of excess deaths: study
Health-care restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to thousands of excess deaths not related to the virus, along with increased incidents of mental health disorders and substance use, and have put a strain on the Canadian health-care system, according to a study commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association.
Canadians stuck in South Africa amid Omicron scramble to find flights home
Canadians currently stuck in South Africa are running out of options as they navigate confusing travel rules to come home.
B.C. extends gas rationing order, state of emergency until Dec. 14
The ongoing impacts of intense storms on B.C.'s South Coast have prompted the government to extend its gasoline rationing order and state of emergency for another two weeks.
