APH Confirms 42nd COVID-19 Case

Another COVID-19 case has been reported in Algoma.

Algoma Public Health says its 42nd case is located in the Sault Ste. Marie area and stems from close contact with a known case - they're self-isolating after they were tested Sunday.

This leaves Algoma with three "active" cases, all in the Sault area.

This comes as Public Health Sudbury and Districts has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at a Greater Sudbury high school, which has seen three cases - the health unit reported five new cases over the weekend, for a total of 123 - eleven of which are "active", all in Greater Sudbury.

Meanwhile, the neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit confirmed its 94th and 95th cases, both in the Hearst and Hornepayne area - it has eight "active", including four in the Hearst and Hornepayne area and two self-isolating outside of its region - and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit confirmed four, all in the Thunder Bay area - it has reported 114, four of which are "active".

Chapleau Council Set to Hold Meeting

Chapleau Council's set to hold its final meeting of the month.

Included on the agenda for tonight's regular meeting are a pair of "Committee of Adjustment" items, a by-law to rezone lands at 30 Planer Road, and resolutions about: handicapped parking on Birch Street; a purchase order for sanitary and storm drain cleanouts; an amendment to the budget for landfill seeding; public notification about a vacancy on the library board; and considering an amended nomination for the "Buddy" Swanson Volunteer Recognition Award.

There's also two "in-camera" items, one relating to "advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege" about the Dufferin Street project, the other "concerning labour relations or employee negotiations related to the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer".

Tonight's meeting will be held electronically, with members of the public able to listen in by calling 1-800-974-5902, entering conference ID 5116623 - the meeting starts at 6:30 pm.

Chapleau's AW Moore Arena Reopening

Chapleau's reopening its arena after months closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

An update on the Township's website notes the AW Moore Arena's "opening by stages" starting with ice time for the Figure Skating Club and Chapleau Minor Hockey, with the second stage to allow other user groups to resume ice time and private rentals of the Communty Hall - timing for that stage will depend on the "evolving situation with COVID-19".

Wawa's Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre started reopening earlier this month, with a four-phase process laid out, starting with a focus on youth recreation, then seniors programming, then adult recreation, and finally commercial use.

Arrest After Wawa Motel Staff Discover Unpaid Guest

Local police have made an arrest after staff at a Wawa motel discovered an unpaid guest sleeping in a room.

Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to a trespass call on Mission Road around 10:30 Friday morning, advised the accused fled the scene before police arrived, though they were located shortly after.

The 28-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie was charged with unlawfully in dwelling house", then released from custody with a future court date.

Wawa Mayor Touts Progress on Pair of Major Projects

Major progress has been made on a pair of Wawa projects.

Mayor Ron Rody's happy to announce that the multi-year Waterfront Project is done.

Mayor Ron Rody Says Waterfront Project Is Complete
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Mayor Rody also touts progress on the Connecting Link project, resurfacing and altering Mission Road and Main Street - though he warns there's a big change ahead, when the lines are painted.

Mayor Ron Rody Outlines Connecting Link-Related Changes
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Rody also notes there will be two activated pedestrian crossings on Mission Road - at Churchill and at Magpie - and reminds drivers that the curb has been extended at the intersection with Broadway Avenue, to make it safer for pedestrians to cross, with a shorter distance to walk.

Breaching Conditions Arrest After Wawa Dispute

A Wawa man's facing a charge of breaching conditions after a dispute in town.

Superior East Ontario Provincial Police were called to the dispute on Mission Road around 8:30 Thursday morning, with subsequent investigation revealing the accused had breached one of their court-ordered conditions.

Police arrested the 33-year-old on a charge of failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court, though he's been released with a future court date.

Chapleau COVID Assessment Centre Reminds of Updated Testing Guidelines

Chapleau's COVID-19 Assessment Centre are reminding of updating testing guidelines.

While guidelines previously recommended low risk or asymptomatic individuals should be tested, the centre notes the province updated guidelines a month ago, only recommending testing if you are: showing COVID-19 symptoms; have been exposed to a confirmed case according to your health unit or the COVID Alert app; a resident or worker in a setting with a confirmed COVID-19 outbreak; or eligible for testing as part of a targeted initiative by the Ministries of Health or Long-Term Care.

The centre works by appointment only - phone lines are open at 705-864-2568 between 8:30 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday, though appointments are booked between 12 noon and 4 pm Monday to Thursday or 9 am to 1 pm Friday.

More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Region

More COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the region.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts confirmed five new cases over the weekend, all in Greater Sudbury and either travel-related or through contact with a travel-related case.

It brings the health unit's total number of reported cases to 123, eleven of which are "active" - all in Greater Sudbury.

Meanwhile, the neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit confirmed two more cases in the Hearst and Hornepayne area - it currently has eight "active" cases, including four in the Hearst and Hornepayne area and two self-isolating outside of its region.

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit confirmed four new cases over the weekend, all in the Thunder Bay area - one is travel-related, another from close contact with another case, and the other two are currently unknown.

This brings the health unit's total to 114 cases, five of which are "active".

Algoma Public Health currently has two "active" cases.

Chapleau Resident Charged With Failure to Comply After Domestic Dispute

A Chapleau resident's been charged in a domestic dispute.

Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say officers were called to a Chapleau residence early Friday morning, with investigation leading to the arrest of a 57-year-old on a charge of failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court.

They've been released with a future court date.

More COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Region

More COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting four new cases, all in Greater Sudbury - one is travel-related, while the others stem from contact with a travel-related case.
This brings the health unit's total number of reported cases to 118, eight of which are "active" - all in Greater Sudbury.
Meanwhile, the Porcupine Health Unit's confirmed its 93rd case, located in the Hearst or Hornepayne area - it leaves the health unit with six "active" cases, two of which are self-isolating outside of its region.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit's also reported a new case in the Thunder Bay area, the health unit's 110th and only "active" case.
This comes a day after Algoma Public Health reported its 41st case, warning the case of "unknown" exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie and area, where all but five of Algoma's cases have been located.
Algoma currently has two "active" cases.

Northern Lights Ford Scares Hunger Visiting John's Valu-Mart As Campaign Nears End

A Wawa car dealership's taking its "Hunger Wagon" on the road to help "scare hunger".
Danette Mathias of Northern Lights Ford explains the move's part of the annual "Northern Lights Ford Scares Hunger" campaign supporting the Wawa Food Bank - and she notes the campaign has been welcomed by other parts of the community.

Danette Mathias on Community Support for NL Ford Scares Hunger
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Emphasizing "together, let's put a mask on hunger", Mathias notes the "Hunger Wagon" will be at John's Valu-Mart from 10 to 1 tomorrow, though non-perishable food donations are also accepted at Northern Lights Ford all month, with donors able to win a $25 gift card.

Wawa Seeking Members for Marina Advisory Committee

The Municipality of Wawa's looking for members for a new committee focused on the marina.
While Community Services and Tourism Director Alex Patterson says an informal committee's existed for some time, he's recommended formalizing it as part of efforts to gain full ownership of the marina.

Alex Patterson Explains Reason for Marina Advisory Committee
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Patterson says the Municipality's looking for five people who use the marina, hoping for diversity of experience, including types of boat they have and how long they've used the facility.
Anyone interested is asked to submit an expression of interest by emailing slord@wawa.cc by noon next Friday, October 30th.

Chapleau Pentecostal Church's Online Auction for Haiti Nears End

Chapleau Pentecostal Church is encouraging everyone to help support children in Haiti, as the church holds modified versions of its annual Haiti Dinner and Auction.
Pastor Dot Guertin explains the campaign supports a mission which ministers to children in Haiti.

Pastor Dot Guertin on Chapleau Pentecostal Church's Haiti Cause
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The online auction has been held through the church's Facebook page since Sunday - it's set to wrap up tomorrow, when a "Take-Out Chili Night" will be held at Chapleau Pentecostal Church from 4 to 7 - orders can be called in ahead of time at 705-864-0828.

PHSD Urges Everyone to Avoid "Twindemic" By Getting Flu Shot

Public Health Sudbury and Districts is urging everyone to help avoid a "twindemic".
Warning the annual influenza epidemic's on "a collision course" with the COVID-19 pandemic, the health unit is encouraging everyone at least six months of age to get their flu shot, to stay healthy and avoid overwhelming the health care system.
While the shot doesn't protect against COVID-19, the health unit emphasizes having COVID-19 and the flu close together - or at the same time - could put you at higher risk for severe illness, and encourages everyone to get the flu shot as soon as possible, noting it can take up to two weeks for your body to build immunity to the flu viruses included in the vaccine.

APH Confirms 41st COVID-19 Case

Another COVID-19 case has been reported in Algoma.
Algoma Public Health says its 41st case is self-isolating after being tested on Sunday - it's unknown how they were exposed, considered evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie and area, where all but five of Algoma's cases have been located.
This leaves Algoma with two "active cases".
It comes after Public Health Sudbury and Districts confirmed its 114th case, leaving it with four "active" - all in Greater Sudbury - while the Porcupine Health Unit confirmed its 92nd case, leaving it with five "active" - two are self-isolating outside of the health unit's region.
The neighbouring Thunder Bay District Health Unit has no active cases at this time.

PHSD Confirms 114th COVID-19 Case

Another COVID-19 case has been reported in Sudbury.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts says its 114th case is a Greater Sudbury resident who was exposed by contact with a case of unknown exposure.
This leaves the health unit with four "active" cases, all in Greater Sudbury.
The neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit - meanwhile - has confirmed its 92nd case, currently outside of the health unit's region - the health unit currently has five "active" cases, two self-isolating outside of its region.
Algoma Public Health still has one "active" case, while the neighbouring Thunder Bay District Health Unit has none.

Dubreuilville Council Selects New Councillor to Fill Vacancy

Dubreuilville should soon have a new councillor.
Two long-time residents, Patrick Sigouin and Gerard Joseph Levesque, had put their names forward to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Leandre Moore in August, with Levesque unanimously chosen by Council in their most recent meeting.
The choice is set to be confirmed in a by-law in Council's next meeting (on Wednesday, October 28th), with Levesque to be sworn-in that evening - he'll serve the remainder of the Council term, which ends in November 2022.

Chapleau High School Graduate Honoured for Academic Performance

A Chapleau high school grad's being honoured with a special award for his performance last school year.
The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon says Patrick St-Amand of Ecole secondaire catholique Trillium in Chapleau is the recipient of the Governor General's Academic Medal for the 2019-2020 academic year.
It recognizes St-Amand's "dedication to his studies" and "exceptional knowledge", as the medal's awarded to the student graduating Grade 12 with the highest average.

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