Algoma Public Health's honouring a Wawa pastor for his efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The local health unit says Pastor Mike Paquette of Wawa Baptist Church was nominated as a Mental Health and Wellness Champion, for going "above and beyond during this pandemic", offering to obtain groceries for those who may not be able to do so themselves, continuously making calls and Zoom conversations with members of the community, and stepping up "to make sure that members of his community are safe".
APH announced its annual Public Health Champions earlier this month - including the Wawa Family Health Team and Doctors Sean Robinson and Jamileh Shaffaf as "Amplifier Champion" - though it has decided to highlight other nominees for their "amazing work".