Public Help Requested in Thefts From Hawk Air Camps

Crime Stoppers is asking for public help identifying suspects in a theft at a pair of Hawk Air camps.
Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District Crime Stoppers says Superior East Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at Easey Lake - north of Missinaibi - sometime between July 8th and August 14th.
A fourteen-foot aluminum boat, two 12-volt car batteries, a charge controller for solar panels, 3 cruise-a-day tanks, and six cruise-a-day gas lines were taken, an approximate value of $6500.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

Neighbouring Health Units Report More COVID-19 Cases

More cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts has announced its 102nd case, a Greater Sudbury resident with no travel or contact with a known case, meaning unknown exposure.
Combined with a few more resolved cases, this leaves the health unit with five "active".
Over the weekend, the neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit reported two cases: a person 19 or younger in the James and Hudson Bay region and a 40 to 59-year-old in Timmins - the 79th and 80th cases for the health unit.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit still has one active case - its 104th - while Algoma Public Health has no active cases at this time, though it did report its 30th case on Friday, saying it was already resolved - the case was detected through staff surveillance at Sault Ste. Marie's FJ Davey Home.

Hours Expanding for Wawa's COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Hours are expanding for Wawa's COVID-19 assessment centre.
Starting this week, the centre's not only open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but also 8:30 am to 8 pm Tuesday and Thursday.
Assessments - which are free - are still by appointment, by calling 705-914-1114.
This comes after the assessment centre moved from the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre to beside the Lady Dunn Health Centre, using the ambulance entrance at 17 Government Road.
The provincial government currently recommends getting tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms, are concerned you might have been exposed, or think you are at risk, such as an essential or health care worker.

Deadline Nearing for Prospective Dubreuilville Councillors

Time's running out for prospective Dubreuilville councillors to show interest.
Prompted by the resignation of Leandre Moore last month, Council's requested expressions of interest for potential replacements, who would serve the remaining two years of Council's term.
Qualified candidates must submit an application form - available from the Township - and a resume by 2 pm next Monday, September 28th.
An interview process is planned to help Council determine the appointment.

APH Confirms 30th COVID-19 Case, But Already Resolved

Algoma Public Health's reporting another case of COVID-19 - but it's already showing as "resolved".
The health unit is giving few details about its 30th case, saying the exposure category is "unknown" - evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie and area - but the case is already "resolved" and close contacts have been notified.
FJ Davey Home in Sault Ste. Marie's confirmed the positive test stems from staff surveillance - the second time this month - but it has determined this won't affect the long-term care facility's scheduled indoor, outdoor, and caregiver visits.
The previous positive test put the facility in a presumptive outbreak, but FJ Davey Home later stated the case did not result in the home going into an outbreak and it was - in fact - cleared of any risk of a COVID-19 outbreak following further testing.

Special Exhibit With Local Ties Arrives in Wawa This Weekend

Special art with local links will be exhibited in Wawa this weekend.
Isorine Marc of Jamii explains that the "Wind Stories" exhibit is a "storytelling project" that features portraits done by - and of - residents of a few communities, including Wawa last year.

Marc explains there's a new performance component.

Local representative Darren Marshall says everyone's invited, but notes there will be measures for physical distancing.
The exhibit will be located at the Lion's Beach Pavilion Saturday and Sunday with the performance at 5 o'clock each evening - more details are available at windstorieswawa.eventbrite.ca

More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Region

Another case of COVID-19 has been reported in the region.
The neighbouring Thunder Bay District Health Unit says a Thunder Bay area woman in her 20s is its 104th and only active case, though it's not known how she was exposed to th coronavirus.
Meanwhile, the Porcupine Health Unit's declared an outbreak at Glencore's Kidd Operations Mine Site in Timmins, as two employees have tested positive.
The health unit is showing 78 reported cases, with four currently "active".
Public Health Sudbury and Districts still has six active cases out of the 101 it has reported, the last two either travel-related or from contact with a travel-related case.
Algoma Public Health has no active cases at this time.

Sudbury & Porcupine Health Units Report More COVID-19 Cases

More cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts has confirmed two more cases: a Manitoulin District resident whose exposure is travel-related and a Greater Sudbury residents who had contact with a travel-related case.
This brings the health unit's total number of reported cases to 101, six of which are considered "active".
The neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit is reporting three more cases: a 40 to 59-year-old from Timmins; a 20 to 39-year-old from the Kapuskasing, Opasatika, Val Rita-Hardy, Moonbeam, and Fauquier-Strickland area; and another who is from the halth unit's region, but it self-isolating elsewhere.
This leaves it with four active cases out of the 79 it has reported.
Algoma Public Health and the neighbouring Thunder Bay District Health Unit have no active cases at this time.

Virtual Terry Fox Run Nears

The Terry Fox Run is almost here - though don't expect large crowds of runners in the streets.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Terry Fox Foundation's opted for "virtual runs" coast-to-coast-to-coast, marking the 40th anniversary of Fox's Marathon of Hope.
Since that time, more than $800-million has been raised to support cancer research in Fox's name.
This year's run will be held Sunday - you can register and find more information at terryfox.org/run.

Wawa's Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign Nears End

Time is running out for the chance to get an extra smile with your coffee - and help support a local cause.
The annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign wraps up this weekend, after a week of selling "Smile Cookies" - in Wawa, they support the Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund, which provides needy families everything needed for a Christmas dinner and a little more, including gifts for children.
Run by volunteers, the Hamper Fund is a registered charity which notes donations can also be made after the campaign - directly to the charity, which will provide a tax receipt.

Wawa Council Approves Phased Reopening Plan for MMCC

After months closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wawa's Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre is looking at reopening its doors.
In their meeting Tuesday night, Council approved Community Services and Tourism Director Alex Patterson's recommendation on the reopening of the facility, which has already been brought to user groups for input.
It outlines two-week phases, starting with a focus on youth recreational programming, then for seniors, then other adults, with the final phase for "private and commercial rentals" - scheduling will be similarly prioritized - with the first phase expected to begin the first week of October, potentially October 5th, and the last phase expected toward the end of November.
There's a slight caveat for the rink: a key piece of equipment is needed for ice-making, expected to arrive as early as Monday - which should allow ice to be ready for October 5th - but Patterson's wary about the delivery date.
Once the facility reopens, there will be a number of changes, like cleaning "buffer time" between events and reduced capacity for physical distancing - plans are to keep the arena stands closed for now, with user groups asked to help police attendance for their events to keep within allowed limits, while municipal programming would stick to attendance lists.
Asked what would happen if a pandemic-related lockdown's imposed after ice is in, Patterson called it their "biggest financial risk" and a "really difficult call" that would need to be made based on the facts of that moment.
During the meeting, Patterson emphasized the reopening plan isn't just a municipal plan but an entire facility use plan - something that has always relied on a good partnership with user groups, though now more than ever.

Chapleau Urges Residents to Be Aware of Bears

Chapleau's reminding residents to be aware of bear sightings and take the necessary steps to avoid attracting them.
The Township advises Bear Bins are left unlocked on weekends to aid with the elimination of bear attractants, but residents should not leave bags outside of the bins - and it's important to remove other attractants like odours from barbecues or ripe fruit left on trees or the ground.
Anyone who sees a bear can contact the province's Bear Wise reporting line - police or 911 should only be called if it poses an immediate threat to public safety by exhibiting threatening or aggressive behaviour.

Formal Reprimand and Apology From Wawa Councillor Hatfield

Wawa's Councillor Mitch Hatfield has been officially reprimanded over a code of conduct violation.
Mayor Ron Rody read off an official letter of reprimand during Tuesday's meeting, noting the Integrity Commissioner found Hatfield had violated the code of conduct by disclosing confidential information - Hatfield then read a letter of apology, saying she "let down the people who put their faith in" her and she'll "do everything in [her] power to learn from this regrettable mistake" and earn back trust.
The Integrity Commissioner investigation concluded Hatfield had released to a member of the public confidential information about another Integrity Commissioner investigation involving an anonymous complainant, recommending the formal reprimand and verbal apology, both of which are to be posted on the municipality's website.
It also recommended that Hatfield's remuneration - a councillor's compensation or pay - be suspended for three months, though she can still continue her duties as a councillor.

Lady Dunn Health Centre Moves COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Wawa's COVID-19 assessment centre has moved.
After months working out of the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre, the Lady Dunn Health Centre's moved the assessment centre beside the hospital, using the ambulance entrance at 17 Government Road.
The centre's currently open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, though that will change next week, when it will also be open 8:30 am to 8 pm Tuesday and Thursday.
Assessments - which are free - are still by appointment, with a different number to call: 705-914-1114.
The provincial government currently recommends getting tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms, are concerned you might have been exposed, or think you are at risk, such as an essential or health care worker.

Sudbury & Porcupine Health Units Report More COVID-19 Cases

More cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts has confirmed three more cases - two Greater Sudbury residents who had contact with a case of unknown exposure and another Greater Sudbury resident whose exposure is unknown, as they have no history of travel or contact with a known case.
This brings the health unit's total number of reported cases to 99, five of which are considered "active", after two other cases were confirmed over the weekend.
The neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit still has three active cases: two Timmins men and an individual in the James/Hudson Bay Region.
Algoma Public Health and the neighbouring Thunder Bay District Health Unit have no active cases at this time.

Chapleau Council Considers 3 Committee of Adjustment Items

A trio Committee of Adjustment items came before Chapleau Council in Monday's meeting.
Mayor Michael Levesque explains Council did approve two separate "lot addition" requests: one at 145 Dufferin Street South, the other at 104 King Street South.

Mayor Levesque adds Council took an initial review of request for rather the opposite.

The mayor says the request - and a related zoning by-law amendment - will be brought back at the next Council meeting, on September 28th.

Chapleau Council Considers Support for New Seniors Living Facility

Chapleau Council is considering support for a new seniors living facility.
Mayor Michael Levesque explains Council was approached about the idea.

Noting this isn't a rejection of the proposal - just Council looking to confirm the situation and details at this time - Mayor Levesque notes plans are to meet with the local hospital's CEO and board during the next Council meeting, on September 28th.

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